Fall Fly Fishing the Middle Fork Salmon River
Come September, the clear waters of the Middle Fork begin cooling down from the summer heat, and the river sees a lot less traffic. Cooler weather means that the fishing picks up considerably as our native cutts begin to pack on the weight for the difficult winter that lay ahead.
September can be one of the most special times of the year to be on the Middle Fork, and Solitude River Trips leads several fly fishing excursions at this time. The nights are cooling down, but the days are still quite comfortable. With the cooling nights the aspens that intermingle with the lodgepole pines begin to put on a riotous show of color-the river in fall is beautiful beyond words! Because the water is lower at this time of year, we begin our float downstream from our normal put-in point, making the trip roughly 65 miles. This gives us more time to focus longer on productive fishing spots!
At this time of year, you’ll float the Middle Fork in our custom fishing rafts. These are extremely maneuverable craft, which allow us to hold in eddies and other good water longer than possible with a "conventional" white water raft. The rafts have a sturdy platform floor in the stern and transom, with a casting brace and a comfortable seat back.
Solitude’s seasoned fly fishing guides help make any Middle Fork adventure special. Whether they’re showing you a new presentation technique, helping a beginner or intermediate angler improve their casting skills, cooking up one of their favorite dishes or engaging in lively conversation around the fire, you'll find them both knowledgeable leaders and wonderful companions.
YOUR 6-DAY/5-NIGHT SEPTEMBER FLY FISHING TRIP INCLUDES...
All meals while on the river, including lunch the last day, sleeping bag, deluxe soft pad, life jacket, roomy four person tent for every two people, camp chairs, dining table, complimentary water resistant duffle for your personal gear (size: 12"x24"), waterproof container for your day use items, eating utensils, drink cup, water bottle, plenty of ice, wine with dinner only, and an ample supply of cold beverages. We provide premium Orvis® fly fishing gear as part of the package, though if you have a favorite rod and reel, please feel free to bring it along. Two guests per raft and guide. IMPORTANT NOTE: You will need to fly into the river put in at Thomas Creek from either Boise or Salmon for these September trips. After the trip we bus you to the nearest town, which is Salmon for your return flight to Boise. Flights are booked through McCall Air/Salmon Air.
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