Best Idaho Fly Fishing Trips

Fly fishing is your passion and you’re looking for the perfect place to go on a memorable Fly Fishing Trip - look no further than Idaho. Idaho is unrivaled in wild beauty and abundant streams, and undoubtedly one of the best places to trout fish in the lower 48. 

The Best Idaho Fly Fishing Trips

Everything about Idaho’s rich habitat and epic rivers has captivated anglers from all over. Below you can read about a few of our top Idaho fly fishing trip suggestions. 

1. Middle Fork of the Salmon River with Idaho River Adventures
2. Fly Fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters
3. Fly Fishing with Yellow Dog Fly Fishing

1. Middle Fork of the Salmon with Idaho River Adventures

The Middle Fork of the Salmon River Idaho Fly Fishing is a world-class experience! The cutthroat is surface-oriented, so this is dry fly fishing at its best, using the best flies for the Salmon River (Stimulators, Caddis, Hoppers, Parachute Adams, and others) supplied by Idaho River Adventures.

Fly fishing the Salmon River with Idaho River Adventures allows easy casts to hard-to-reach granite walls, mid-stream rocks, and back eddies from rafts that would otherwise be un-fishable wading. The fly fishing gets good in July and only improves as the season continues, with some amazing fishing in the late summer and fall. In addition, Idaho River Adventures's riverside chefs will dazzle you with gourmet, made-from-scratch meals prepared over an open fire and in Dutch ovens each night.

There is no better place to experience a world-class Salmon River fly fishing experience than on the Middle Fork and no better outfitter than Idaho River Adventures.

2. Fly Fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters

If you’re just looking for just one day of guided flyfishing, this is the outfitter for you. Silver Creek Outfitters guides on the South Fork of the Boise River on one of its most famous stretches of river in Southwest Idaho.

The South Fork of the Boise River has an abundant population of rainbow trout, whitefish, and bull trout. Depending on the type of fishing and duration of fishing, Silver Creek will outfit you accordingly. Though they do not host anglers, there are no fees to camp along with the dispersed sites and all on a first-come-first-served basis.

3. Fly Fishing with Yellow Dog Fly Fishing

Yellow Dog Fly Fishing offers world-class guiding services on the Henry’s Fork and South Fork of the Snake River. The rivers have a worldwide reputation for producing consistent hatches and trout willing to rise to a well-presented dry fly.

If you want to add the cherry on top, Yellow Dog Flyfishing offers a variety of lodges you can book in your desired location. But don’t take too long to make a decision, book soon to ensure your spot.

We hope you'll consider joining Idaho River Adventures on your fly fishing vacation. Our diverse Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Main Salmon River, and Lower Salmon River rafting trips are tailored to you in order to provide the most premium experience. Reach out today to inquire about the adventure of a lifetime on Idaho's most prestigious rivers.

Emily Knittel

Emily Knittel is a Montana based writer, mountain biker, and self-proclaimed professional hype girl. With a degree in Journalism, and an unshakable love for the outdoors, Emily writes to encourage a life of whimsy and adventure.