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Steelhead Fishing

Silver Cloud Expeditions offers Idaho steelhead fishing trips from 1 to 6 days. The Salmon River offers a unique combination of federally protected wilderness, a clean free-flowing river and numerous fishing opportunities.

During spring and fall our quarry are steelhead - trophy ocean-run rainbow trout. Steelhead return to the Salmon River in the fall, robust and heavy from 1 to 2 years of feeding in the Pacific. They range from 4-20 pounds, averaging 7. After the fall season ends in December, Salmon River steelhead winter over, providing a spring season in March and April. Our 1-day, 3-day and 5-day steelhead fishing trips are described below.

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Steelhead Fishing Info & Reservations

General Fishing Trip Info

You can download more information about all of our fishing trips at our Helpful Trip Info & Links page.

 

1 Day Driftboat Steelhead Fishing

Single day trips start and end in Salmon, and include:

  • Full day of steelhead fishing from a heated drift boat for two fishermen
  • Expert fishing guide
  • Two fishermen per boat, three boats per day maximum
  • Fly fishing, spoon casting, drift fishing, plug fishing
  • All rods, reels and terminal tackle provided
  • Recommendations for specific tackle if you want to bring your own
  • Lunch with hot and cold beverages

Spring: mid-February, March and sometimes early April
Fall: mid-October, November, and sometimes early December

Full Day rate: $375
Half day rate: $275
Ladies Special: $350  *for 2 women

 

 

 

Salmon River Spring Steelhead
Salmon River Spring Steelhead

Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing
Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing

 

 

Salmon River Steelhead
Salmon River Steelhead

 

Multi-day Wilderness Steelhead Fishing

Silver Cloud multi-day trips include ground charters and explosive steelhead sport fishing. We raft a 60-mile section of the River of No Return, probing deep riffles for fish migrating upstream to spawn. The wildlife and scenery during this time of year are as exciting as the fishing. Minimum of 4 and maximum 8 fishermen per trip, 2 per boat. The entire river can be fished with spinning gear. There are also frequent fly-fishing runs in the canyon. Typical departure dates are shown, although fishing conditions vary from year to year - feel free to inquire about other dates to suit your plans.

Suggested Departure Dates - Mid-October through early November
First group to book a given date chooses the option (Camping or Lodge-to-Lodge) for that trip.

Camping Option: 5 days of fishing, one night at Salmon River Lodge prior to launch, 4 nights of comfortable camping with wall tent for eating and socializing, all meals, spin fishing gear, camping and boating gear.
Trip Fare - $2200

Lodge-to-Lodge Option: 5-day trips with stops at rustic lodges each night along the river. Includes all meals, spin fishing gear and boating gear.
Trip Fare - $2500

Call us to find out about bundling your fishing trip with in-State charter flights. It's easy to arrange! 

 

You can download more information about our fishing trips at Helpful Trip Info & Links page. Or contact us via email for more information and answers to any questions you may have about our trips. We are happy to help you plan a great fishing vacation!

Call us toll free for information about our rafting adventures at 1-877-756-6215.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salmon River Fall Steelhead
Salmon River Fall Steelhead