Idaho Fishing Guides
Idaho sits at the headwaters. The Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, South Fork of the Snake, Selway, St. Joe, and the main Salmon — every one of them a destination fishery. Add steelhead in the Clearwater and Salmon drainages and cutthroat in genuinely wild country, and Idaho offers more blue-ribbon trout water per capita than any state except Montana. Hemingway spent the last years of his life on Silver Creek for a reason.
Top waters in Idaho
Henry's Fork of the Snake
Rainbow trout, brown trout
Large Railroad Ranch section (now Harriman State Park) holds some of the most technical rainbow fishing in the country. Legendary green drake hatch in mid-to-late June. Spring creek-like flows over volcanic substrate.
Silver Creek
Brown trout, rainbow trout
Hemingway's spring creek near Sun Valley. Catch-and-release, fly-only on most sections. Technical dry-fly fishing to selective trout. The brown drake hatch — late May into early June — is a bucket-list event.
South Fork of the Snake River
Cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout
The single best cutthroat fishery in the Lower 48. Large drift-boat water with native Yellowstone cutthroat predominating. Salmonfly hatch in late June; mutant golden stones and PMDs through summer.
Clearwater River / Salmon River
Steelhead, chinook salmon
Idaho's inland steelhead fishery. B-run steelhead (returning to the Salmon and Clearwater) are larger than the A-run — 15-pound fish are common. October through March.
Idaho fishing by season
Spring
Steelhead on the Clearwater through April. Silver Creek and parts of Henry's Fork are still closed or just opening. Spring freestones blowing out with snowmelt. Mostly a tailwater and steelhead season.
Summer
Peak season. Green drakes on Henry's Fork in late June. Brown drakes on Silver Creek. Salmonfly on the South Fork. Terrestrial fishing in August. Best dry-fly fishing in the West.
Fall
South Fork cutthroat pre-spawn. Brown trout feeding hard on Silver Creek and Henry's Fork. Steelhead arrive in the Salmon and Clearwater. Stunning aspens in the Sawtooths.
Winter
Steelhead fishery continues on the Clearwater. Most of the state locks up. South Fork tailwater section stays open — quiet, technical midge fishing with a shot at big browns.
Three of the most famous trout streams in America are in Idaho: Henry's Fork, Silver Creek, and the South Fork of the Snake. Add steelhead fisheries that travel 700 miles inland from the Pacific to get here — some of the most improbable migrations on the planet — and you have a state where every major fishery is distinct and destination-level. The Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness alone covers 2.4 million acres — most of Idaho's best water flows through country without roads.
The Henry's Fork gets crowded in late June for the green drake. The secret season is late September — mahogany duns, baetis, streamers for pre-spawn browns, and a third of the anglers. The South Fork of the Snake in early October is the single best cutthroat window of the year.
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45 Idaho fishing guides
Three Rivers Ranch
Idaho, Idaho
Luxury fly fishing lodge on Idaho's premier trout rivers with world-class guides and accommodations.
the Lodge At Palisades Creek
Irwin, Idaho
All-inclusive fly fishing vacations on the South Fork of the Snake River since 1990.
Aggipah River Trips, LLC
Salmon, Idaho
Family-operated Salmon River whitewater rafting & fishing trips since 1977
Idaho Expert Guided Fly Fishing Trips
Bellevue, Idaho
Expert-guided fly fishing day or multi-day river trips from Sun Valley area
ROD BENDERS EXTREME & RIVER TOURS, LLC
King Hill, Idaho
Idaho Snake River fishing and river adventures with licensed guide
Big Sky Anglers
West Yellowstone, Idaho
Premier fly fishing guides in West Yellowstone serving Montana, Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park
Borderline River Charters
Asotin, Idaho
Hells Canyon & Salmon River jet boat fishing charters for steelhead, sturgeon, and bass
Henry's Fork Anglers LLC
Island Park, Idaho
Unmatched fly fishing experience for trout in beautiful Idaho waters
Home | Hells Canyon Sport Fishing
Clarkston, Idaho
Unforgettable guided fishing adventures throughout Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
Long Drift Outfitters
Sandpoint, Idaho
Expert guided fly fishing trips on Idaho's scenic Kootenai River
Middle Fork River Tours | Middle Fork Salmon River
Sandpoint, Idaho
Exceptional rafting and fly fishing trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
ROW Inc
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
Expert guided fly fishing trips on pristine North Idaho rivers
Salmon River Drifters, LLC
Riggins, Idaho
Guided drift boat fishing for steelhead, salmon, and smallmouth bass on Idaho's Salmon River
Snake River Fishing Lodge | Orvis-Endorsed
Victor, Idaho
All-inclusive fly fishing on the South Fork Snake River, Orvis-endorsed since 1990
Sun Valley Fly Fishing Guides
Ketchum, Idaho
Premiere Outfitter for fly fishing in the Sun Valley area
Teton Valley Lodge
Driggs, Idaho
World-class fly fishing in Idaho's scenic Teton Valley with expert-guided trips
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Riggins, Idaho
Steelhead fishing trips and jet boat adventures on the Salmon River
brantoswaldflyfishing.com
Livingston, Idaho
Expert guiding and instruction on trout waters near Livingston, Montana
Minam Store Outfitters
Wallowa, Idaho
Premier multi-day fly fishing trips on roadless Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers
Tight Lines Inc
Vida, Idaho
Elite driftboat fly fishing guides for trout and steelhead in Oregon and Idaho
TroutHunter | Your Henry's Fork Partner in Island Park, ID | Fly Shop, Guide Service, Restaurant, Lodging
Ashton, Idaho
Your Henry's Fork Partner in Island Park, ID | Fly Shop, Guide Service, Restaurant, Lodging
AWOL Adventure Sports
Twin Falls, Idaho
Snake River guided fishing tours with certified guides and provided gear
Boise River Guides Home
Boise, Idaho
Education forward fly fishing guide company creating fun and memorable experiences
Enjoy Year Round Fishing Charters
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
Year-round fishing on Lake Coeur d'Alene with licensed Idaho guides
Flying B Ranch Inc
Kamiah, Idaho
Premier steelhead, cutthroat, and salmon fishing lodge near America's best steelhead waters
Lion’s Head Outfitters
Coeur D Alene, Idaho
Guided hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures in Idaho's northern Panhandle
Lost River Outfitters
Hailey, Idaho
Premier fly fishing shop and guided trips in the Sun Valley area
MIDDLE FORK RAPID TRANSIT CORP
Boise, Idaho
Guided fly fishing and whitewater rafting on Idaho's Middle Fork Salmon River
Mile High Outfitters of Idaho Inc
Challis, Idaho
Guided wilderness hunting and fishing trips in Idaho's Frank Church Wilderness
River of No Return Wilderness Outfitters
Salmon, Idaho
All-inclusive wilderness rafting & fishing adventures on Idaho's River of No Return
SOAR Northwest
Victor, Idaho
6 day/5 night wilderness white water rafting & fishing trips on Idaho rivers
Oregon Rivers guided fishing trips
Warrenton, Idaho
Highly skilled fishermen, dedicated guides, outstanding boatmen, entertaining hosts
Deadwood Outfitters | Idaho’s Premier Backcountry Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventures
Emmett, Idaho
Idaho's Premier Backcountry Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Adventures
Far & Away Adventures Inc
Ketchum, Idaho
High-end wilderness luxury river trips with fly fishing on Idaho's pristine waters
Hells Canyon Boat Tours
Pollock, Idaho
Jet boat fishing trips in Hells Canyon and Snake River
Hells Canyon Jet Boat Trips
White Bird, Idaho
Hells Canyon Jet Boat Fishing Trips & Adventure Tours
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Lake Oswego, Idaho
Premier fly fishing trips on Missoula's finest rivers and streams
IDAHO GUIDE SERVICE INC
Hagerman, Idaho
Premier Snake and Salmon River guided adventures since 1974
IDAHO RIVER ADVENTURES INC
Salmon, Idaho
Premier Salmon River rafting and fly fishing trips on the Middle Fork and Main Salmon
White Otter Outdoor Adventures
Hailey, Idaho
Guided float fishing and rafting on the Salmon River near Stanley, Idaho
Women on the Fly
Hailey, Idaho
Learn to fly fish with experienced female instructors in Idaho
BARKER RIVER EXPEDITIONS
Lenore, Idaho
Premium river adventures including steelhead fishing and whitewater rafting
Idaho Whitewater Rafting Trips
Ketchum, Idaho
Idaho wilderness whitewater rafting trips and fly-fishing expeditions
Salmon River Wilderness Venue
White Bird, Idaho
All-inclusive wilderness getaway with steelhead fishing and hunting adventures
TROUTHUNTER LLC
Victor, Idaho
Henry's Fork authority with fly shop, guide service, lodging & restaurant
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