Fishing in Idaho

IDAHO FLY FISHING

"The best in the world"

Henrys Fork

Arguably one of the nation's best dry fly fishing rivers.

    Teton Valley Lodge

      Premier fly-fishing lodge for 57 years
      Tackle shop on site

      Season: May - October
      Fish: Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brown Trout
      Rivers: Henrys Fork, South Fork of Snake, Teton stream

      All inclusive meals, lodging, guiding:
        $770 per couple
        $635 single
        $540 single - Teton River

      Without lodging/ meals:
        $450 /couple
        $410 /single
        $315 /single - Teton River
    Get your limit

    Henry's Fork Lodge

    Henry's Fork Lodge is a distinctive and elegant, yet friendly and casual lodge that is designed to satisfy anglers to the Yellowstone National Park area.
    • 6 Nights/ 5 Days
    • All meals and accommodations.
    • 5 Days guided fishing.
    • 2 Anglers per guide (World Famous Guides)
    • 2 Person Minimum.
        $1950 - $2025



    Lodge at Palisades

      Deluxe fly-fishing lodge, cabins along South Fork of Snake River
      Near Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks
      Tackle Shop on site
      Guide Ratio 1:2

      Fish: Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brown Trout
      Rivers: 55 miles of South Fork of Snake, 58 miles of Henrys Fork
      Season: May - October
        $375 / nt
        $2150 / 7 day


Salmon River

Offers trout and steelhead fishermen fantastic opportunities.

    Salmon River Lodge

      Trophy steelhead fishing upper Salmon River Canyon
      Deluxe lodge all inclusive meals, lodging, fishing.

      Fish: Steelhead
      River: Salmon River
      Season: October - March
        $200 Jet or Drift Boat



Lower Salmon River

    Lodge at Riggins Hotsprings

      Deluxe accommodations along Lower Salmon River banks.
      All inclusive meals, lodging fishing.

      Fish: Steelhead, Sturgeon
      River: Lower Salmon
      Season: October - March
        $200 - $280 Jet or Drift Boat



Backcountry Fishing

The largest wilderness area in the lower 48 offers fantastic fishing opportunities for all fishing enthusiasts.

    Waipiti Meadow Ranch

      Peak fishing lodge
      "Orvis endorsed"
      All inclusive meals, lodging fishing, guest ranch activities
      Premier location within the Frank Church Wilderness area.

      Fish: Cutthroat, Rainbow Trout
      River: Middle Fork, Pistol Creek, 9 mountain lakes, streams
      Peak Season: July 15 - Sept 15
        $1320 / 3 nt
        $1980 / 6 nt


    Shepp Ranch

    Traditionally a guest ranch with all the activities and amenities situated in the heart of Idaho and along the banks of the Salmon River. Remote arrival by small plane or by jet boat - no roads.


High Elevation Lakes

Thousands of high mountain lakes found in this states millions acres of back country wilderness and fantastic trout fishing. Pack/ fishing trips, prices vary by outfitter, please call for details.


Snake River

Home to the Nations deepest river canyon "Hells Canyon". Fishing opportunities range from catfish, bass and trout in the spring and summer months to fantastic steelhead runs in the fall and winter months. Not to mention landing the ancient and rare great white sturgeon ranging from 6 to 12 ft in length (catch and release only).

    Three Rivers, Copper Creek, Mainstream and Hells Canyon Lodge

      Deluxe river lodges along the banks of the Snake River
      Access by jet boat only
      All inclusive meals, lodging and fishing.

      Fish: Catfish, Bass, Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon
      River: Snake
        $155 / day - $300 / nt


Lochsa River

Popular fly fishing river. Mostly cutthroat trout on tap.

Selway River

Bright cutthroat trout, most effort below Selway Falls. Hike up river from the falls puts you into some fine wild cutthroat fishing.

Clearwater River

Where giant steelhead rule. Cutthroats native to the area weighing two pounds or more and steelhead fishing averaging 12 to 15 pounds, these big fish can weigh up to 30 pounds.

    Bearhollow (Bed and Breakfast)

      Along the banks of the Clearwater River near Lochsa and Selway Rivers.
        $75 -$85 / nt



    Three Rivers Resort

      Near Lochsa, Clearwater and Selway rivers.
      From cabins to bed and breakfast
        $93 / nt



Kelly Creek

More difficult access keeps many away. If you're looking for solitude and great fishing, this is for you.

    Kelly Creek

      Pack in by horseback to Gravey Creek and Cayuse Creek which are tributaries of the world famous Kelly Creek. Indulge yourself in the great catch and release of the native cutthroat trout.

      5 Days fully guided fishing.
      Food, lodging and cook.
      Horses, saddles, camp equipment.
      Excellent photography opportunities.
      2 person minimum.
        *$1760 pp

      Please bring personal items, sleeping bags, camera, fishing gear.

    Silver Creek

      Premium quality fly fishing near famous Sun Valley. Silver Creek is a tough river to fish and takes a practiced hand to coax these choosey rainbows into the frying pan.

      River: Silver Creek
      Fish: Rainbow Trout, few Brown Trout
      Season: Peak July - Sept. , other months except April and May
        Price: 6 hr day $235,
        Full day $295


St Joe River

One of Idaho's finest cutthroat rivers, and the highest navigable river in the world. WILD COUNTRY - WILD TROUT! Every year these fish grow larger, common to hook one that is eighteen inches or longer.

    Fish: Wild native Cutthroat Trout
    Season: July, August and September
    "Orvis endorsed" outfitter
      Tent camp / lodge stays:
        $700 / 4 day
        $950 / 6 day
        add $100 / day for guided fly fishing



Priest Lake

    Fish: Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
    Season: Year Round - best in spring and summer
      $300 for four
      $155 half day for two
      Cabins on the lake w/ restaurant on site from $63 / nt - $281
      Peak summer months $774 - $2019 / week accommodates 4 - 8 per cabin


Couer d' Alene Lake

Beautiful city by the lake where the scenery is great and the fish are "BIG". Huge pike and chinook salmon - 20 to 0ver 30 pounds roam.

    Fish: Pike, Salmon, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow and Cutthroat Trout
    Season: Year round - largest in July and August
      $285 half day (four people)
      $385 full day (four people)


Pend O'Reille Lake

The largest natural body of fresh water in Idaho, stretching over 43 miles in length. The largest rainbow trout in the world come from the depths of these waters.
    Fish: World Record size Kamloops, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, mackinaw - lake Trout and Cutthroat Trout
      $285 half day
      $385 full day


Combination Chukkar/ Steelhead Fishing:

Areas:
    Upper Salmon River
    Lower Salmon river
    Snake River
    Henrys Fork River
Prices may vary by outfitter, please call for details


North Idaho/ Montana Fly Fishing

Package includes two night deluxe lodging at the famous Couer d'Alene Resort, roundtrip transportation from Spokane International Airport, transportation to St Regis, Montana and one day of guided fly fishing.
    $395 add extra days at $275



IDAHO STEELHEAD FISHING

Fish Idaho's famous Clearwater, Snake or Salmon Rivers for steelhead. These fish migrate over 400 miles annually from the Pacific Ocean to reach these famous Idaho rivers. You can fly fish or use bait rods to harvest these wild fish.
  • 7 Days fully guided fishing.
  • 7 Nights accommodations.
  • Lunch daily.
  • Tackle and bait provided (Fly fishermen may want to bring own equipment).
  • Optional days may be added upon request.
  • Group rates available.
*$1695 pp/dbl
*Prices are before tax, vary by outfitter and are subject to change without notice prior to booking.
*Ask about group, senior or children discounts.

*Fishing license NOT included, approximate cost $7.50 first day, $3.00 each additional consecutive day for license.