Overview

Late-September through mid-December we offer fly fishing trips for Steelhead on the Salmon River out of Riggins, Idaho. Whether it’s your goal to swing up your first Steelhead on a Spey Rod, or add another notch on the cork, we have you covered!

Generally, we find our best success from Mid-October through Thanksgiving. We sometimes even like to swing dry flies in the earlier part of the season. Run timing & water conditions play a huge role in how early in the season we can start, and how late we can fish through. We can schedule Salmon River fly fishing Jan-March, but we encourage you to stick to the fall & early winter fishery if possible.

Our professional guides will be beside you the entire day, rowing you from run-to-run, giving advice (if you want it!), netting your fish, and helping you select the best fly to use. We want you to be successful, whether you’re a seasoned veteran fly fisherman, or new to the art. We will put you on the best water, boost your confidence, and increase your odds of hooking into an amazing Salmon River Steelhead
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Plan for a full day of fun! A standard day will consist of at least 8-10 hours of fishing. Make sure you obtain your Idaho Fishing License & Steelhead Permit before the morning of the trip! Even if you don't plan to retain hatchery Steelhead, you must have a permit.


Salmon River Drifters provides you with a guide, drift boat (for on-water transportation between runs), and knowledge of productive Salmon River Steelhead fly water. For standard trips, please come with your own Waders, Spey Rod, Flies, & Line.

We will fish 4-6 runs per day depending on angler experience, time of the year, and stretch of water we fish. Steelhead are well-known for being extremely tough to hook (and land) on the fly. We highly recommend coming for at least 2-3 days. After that first grab and scream of the reel, the patience will be well paid off!

Instructional trips where we provide the gear are available with limited availability, please call for details! (208) 507-8447
Please see the dropdown list for recommendations on gear!

What's Provided

• Experienced & Local Fly Fishing Guide
• All fishing gear needed
• Snacks, Water, Coffee
• Comfortable & Heated Drift Boat

• Idaho Steelhead Permit
• Idaho Fishing License
• Lunch (To save you the hassle, we can make you lunch, too!)
• Warm clothes & rain gear
• Please see the dropdown list (on the page linked here) for more specific details on Rods, Line, & Flies)
• Camera
• Guide Gratuity 
• For any other questions on what to bring, please visit our FAQ page or call us at (208) 507-8447

Highlights

• 8 hours of drift boat fishing
• Wild & Hatchery Steelhead catching opportunities
• Expert Fly Fishing Instruction
• Beautiful views
• Beginner Friendly
• 1-3 anglers per boat.

Location

Riggins