Riggins Steelhead Fishing Trips from Vinegar Creek

We (Whitewater Expeditions) offer single day and 3-day Riggins steelhead fishing trips that leave from Vinegar Creek on the Salmon River (27 miles from Riggins, Idaho). Our trips included a private boat and all the gear you’ll need to fish.

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Come Experience steelhead fishing on the Salmon River

Why Choose Us for your Riggins 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.

“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

Riggins Steelhead Fishing Trips

We offer single day & 3-day Charters above Vinegar Creek

About our Riggins Steelhead fishing Trips

Our Riggins steelhead fishing charters take you into a stretch of roadless area where you can experience an unplugged fishing adventure in the Frank Church Wilderness. You can book single day and 3-day fishing charters with us.

How Single Day fishing trips work

You will meet your boat captain (also your fishing guide) at the Vinegar Creek boat ramp. You’ll have your own personal jet boat for your fishing trip. Our jet boats are Coast Guard certified and stocked with everything you need for your fishing excursion. Our fishing trips typically begin at 8am and you will spend the day fishing and enjoying the river. We will drop you back at the boat ramp around 5pm.

Why Choose this trip?

Single day trips are a great introduction to the Salmon River. With this trip you will boat and fish about 25 miles of river.

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How 3-Day fishing trips work

This is a 3-day fishing trip that leaves from Vinegar Creek. Lodging at a backcountry ranch is included and you’ll spend 3 days fishing and two nights on the river. Meals are included. You’ll have your own personal jet boat for your fishing trip. Our jet boats are Coast Guard certified and stocked with all the fishing gear you’ll need for your 3-day excursion.

Why Choose this trip?

This is a longer trip that affords more opportunity to take in Idaho’s wild and scenic Salmon River corridor. With this trip you will boat and fish nearly 50 miles of river.

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A man and a women Steelhead fish from the bank of the Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho.

A fisherman releases a steelhead fish back into the Salmon river during his Riggins steelhead fishing trip with Whitewater Expeditions.

Fishing Trips include

Private Boat & Guide

You get a private boat! We don’t combine groups. Your jet boat captain will be your expert fishing guide.

Fishing Gear

Your boat will be stocked with fishing rods and all the fishing gear you will need during your fishing trip.

Wilderness Access

Your fishing trip will take you into the Frank Church Wilderness. Here you can fish in peace and experience the splendor of the Salmon River.

3-day trips include

Our 3-day trips include 3 days of fishing and 2 nights of lodging at a backcountry lodge on the Salmon River

Riggins Steelhead Fishing Trip Pricing

3-day Frank Church Wilderness Trip

Includes meals & lodging for 2 nights at a backcountry guest ranch.
Includes a private jet boat for 3 days
Includes a fishing guide
Includes fishing rods and gear

starting at $1,200 / Per Person

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*It’s best to call or email to book as availability and pricing is subject to lodging availability.

Booking minimum is $6,000+ fees/taxes and includes up to 5 people. We have a max group size of 6 people.

1 Day Vinegar Creek Trip

Includes a private jet boat
Includes a fishing guide
Includes fishing rods and gear

$250 / Per Person

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Booking minimum is $1,250 + fees/taxes and includes up to 5 people. Additional people are $250/per person. We have a max group size of 16 people.

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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

The Vinegar Creek boat ramp is located 27 miles up the main Salmon River out of Riggins, Idaho. From Riggins it takes about an hour to drive to the boat ramp. See where its 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.

Lunches are not included in our single day fishing trips but are included in our 3-day trips.

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.

Yes, there is a boat minimum of $1,250 or 5 people. Additional people are $250 per person. We have a max group size of 16 people.

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). 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.

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 at the time of booking.