Idaho Fly Fishing – Salmon River

We are happy to furnish you with rods, reels, line, flies, and all other fishing gear. This is complimentary, and our gear is new, top-of-the-line Orvis equipment.

Our fishing season is at the end of June until October. There are a few things to consider when planning a fishing trip on the Middle Fork. During our July – August trips, you will

Flying In: When water levels reach a certain point, we will start our trips at our wilderness launch point. This means flying into the wilderness from Stanley. (Airfare not included in trip price, approximately $120.00/person). Typically we need to fly in on our August 2nd trip and onward, although this is completely water level dependent and is hard to predict until spring time. Flights are incredibly memorable and scenic.

Our Boats: We use both MacKenzie style drift boats and Custom Fishing Rafts. We use fishing rafts all season, and the best time to float the Middle Fork in a drift boat is July and early August.

The best time to float depends on what you are looking for in a wilderness fly fishing experience. Please contact us with any questions about planning the best trip for your party.

The following are physical and mental eligibility criteria for all participants on any Middle Fork
of the Salmon river trip. You must:

• Be at least twelve years of age to be on a river trip in June and eight years of age in July,
  August and September.
• Have the ability to get on and off of the raft independently or with the assistance of a
  designated companion. This may include maneuvering your body over and across tubes
  and fixed objects.
• Have the ability to wear a Type V Coast Guard approved personal floatation device in
  accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Have the ability to remain in a seated position for greater than one hour.
• Have the ability to hold on to taut lines or handles through rapids.
• Have the ability to assist in self-rescue in the event of an unexpected swim. This includes
  the ability to hold your breath and control your breathing while being repeatedly
  splashed with or submerged in water; the ability to orient yourself to new “in-river”
  surroundings; the ability to get out from under an overturned boat; the ability to swim
  into the current and float on your back; the ability to swim towards a boat or shoreline
  which may be greater than 50 yards away; the ability to receive a rescue rope, throw
  cushion, paddle, or human assistance, and possibly let go of the same.
• Have the ability to swim 50 yards in flat water.
• Have the ability to walk under low branches, around vegetation, and on uneven, slippery,
  rocky, and sandy ground unaided or with the assistance of reasonable additional
  equipment, or with the assistance of a designated companion. This includes the ability to
  maintain your balance near precipitous ledges or cliffs.
• Have the ability to position yourself from standing, to sitting, to ground level and back to
  standing independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.
• Have the ability to carry personal gear from shore to camp and back to the boats
  independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.
• Have the ability to maintain your own safety in an environment where allergen exposure
  and cross-contamination may occur.
• Have the ability to manage all personal care independently or with a designated
  companion.
• Have the ability to participate in all activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and
  dressing independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.
• Have the ability to manage all personal medications, including dosing and
  administration, independently or with the assistance of a designated companion.
• Have the ability to comprehend and follow all verbal and non-verbal instructions given
  by crew in all situations, including during stressful or dangerous situations, and to
  effectively communicate with crew.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate with other passengers.
• Have the ability to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly dressed so as to avoid
  environmental injuries such as heat-related illness and sunburn.
• Have the ability to participate in a group setting, in a remote environment, without
  negatively impacting or jeopardizing the health or safety of the other trip participants or
  crew.