(208) 507-8447

Overview

Smallmouth Bass Fishing - An exciting and fun day in the Salmon River sun! A standard day will be 6-8 hours of fishing. Make sure you obtain your Idaho Fishing License before the morning of the trip!

We will spend the day slowly floating downstream in search of Smallmouth Bass, fishing primarily with spinning gear, but bring your own 6-7wt singly hand fly rod if you want to catch one of these hard fighters on the fly! Topwater bites are a blast!

We have 63 miles of fishable river, we're dialed in and ready to get you hooked up! The later it is in the season, the farther upstream we will fish. Bring a camera, because the views are amazing!

What's Provided

  • Experienced & Local Guide
  • All fishing gear needed
  • Snacks, Water, Coffee
  • Comfortable Drift Boat
What to Bring
  • Idaho Fishing License
  • Lunch (To save you the hassle, we can make you lunch, too!)
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Camera
  • Gratuity
  • For any other questions on what to bring, please visit our FAQ page or call us at (208) 507-8447

Highlights

  • 6-8 hours of drift boat fishing
  • Beautiful views
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Opportunities to swim in the comfortable Salmon River
  • 1-3 anglers per boat.
Salmon River Drifters
info@salmonriverdrifters.com
(208)-507-8447

Location

Riggins

What to Bring

  • Idaho General Fishing License THIS MUST BE IN YOUR POSSESSION ON THE BOAT
    • Purchase on www.gooutdoorsidaho.com OR the Riggins Whitewater Market.
    • Idaho Fish & Game offers a daily fishing license, too. If you are not an Idaho resident this will be your best option.
    • Children 13 and younger can fish off of their parent's license. Ages 14-17 must have their own youth fishing license.
  • Lunch (other snacks will be provided, ask us to make your lunch!)
  • Drinks of your preference (water & coffee will be provided)
  • Sunglasses
  • Summer clothing / hat (See our FAQ for more details on what to wear)
  • Rain gear (hopefully we don't need it!)
  • Camera
  • Guide Gratuity

Itinerary

  • 7:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME.  Please meet us at the Salmon Rapids Lodge - 1010  Main St, Riggins, ID 83549
  • Your guide will meet you at the Lodge & finish waivers if necessary. If we fish downstream from town you will follow your guide to the put-in and assist with the shuttle. If we fish upstream of town, you will have the option to follow your guide a short distance to the end-of-day boat ramp, or leave your vehicle at the Salmon Rapids Lodge & get dropped off at the end of the day.
  • 8:00am-3:00 to 4:00 pm - Floating & Fishing! We generally aim for 8 hours of Fishing
  • 3:30-4:30pm - Guide drops you off at your vehicle or takes you back to the Salmon Rapids Lodge,