Idaho Steelhead Fishing Trips of a Lifetime

The Salmon River is Idaho’s premier Steelhead fishing river and is know as “The River of No Return”. It originates in the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho and is the longest undammed river in Idaho. The Salmon passes through the Frank Church Wilderness on its journey to the ocean and we steelhead fish within this wild and scenic slice of Idaho.

Come Experience steelhead fishing on the Salmon River

We offer steelhead fishing trips on the Salmon

We are Whitewater Expeditions and we’re located in Riggins, Idaho. We run spring and fall Idaho steelhead fishing charters on the Salmon River.

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“We had an amazing trip with Whitewater Expeditions. Jake is a great boat captain and fishing guide. He brought us to all the right fishing spots. There was a ton of different wild life to be seen on this trip as well, from big horn sheep to river otters. We will definitely be booking another trip.”

Jacob S. – Idaho

Why Choose Us for your Steelhead fishing trip?

We’re Big on Experience

We keep our groups small, so that the experience is big.

We’re an approved Outfitter

We are a licensed and bonded Idaho Outfitter. Our boats and captains are Coast Guard certified.

30+ years in Business

Whitewater Expeditions has been in business for more than 30 years.

See our Idaho Steelhead fishing trips

3-day frank church Wilderness trip

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1-day spring bar trip

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Q & A

We are located in Riggins, Idaho and offer Idaho Steelhead fishing trips on the Salmon River. Riggins is located about 3 hours from Boise and 2 hours from Lewiston. See where Riggins is located on a map – Google Map

You can add lodging at a backcountry ranch to your fishing trip with us or you can arrange lodging in Riggins, Idaho.

Yes! Our boats are stocked with rods, bait and tackle.

Yes, you must purchase an Idaho fishing license and Steelhead fishing permit. For detailed information visit https://idfg.idaho.gov/rules/fish.

Spring steelhead fishing starts when the ice melts on the river, which is usually mid-february. For the best spring fishing, we suggest you book your steelhead trip mid-february through the end of April.

The fall season opens in September but the fish don’t typically arrive to Riggins until October. For the best fall steelhead fishing, we suggest you book your trip October – November. Fall fishing goes until the river freezes which is typically late November/early December.

Payment is due in full for all fishing trips except the 3-day Frank Church Wilderness trip. A 50% deposit is required for 3-day trips.

Full refunds are given for cancelations that occur 30 days before our 1-day fishing trips (minus transaction fees). If you cancel within 30 days of your trip you will receive a 50% refund (minus transaction fees).

The 50% deposit for the Frank Church Wilderness trips is non-refundable.

If we should have to cancel because of unpredictable circumstances (water level, ice, fires, US Forest Service restraints etc) you will receive a full refunded.