Fred & Lisa Taylor

Thanks for checking us out! Welcome to Salmon River Drifters. We are Fred & Lisa Taylor - we are a husband & wife duo, and proud parents of two little anglers, Mackay & Maizie. We are very fortunate to call the Salmon River Canyon our home, and we want to share it with you!

Fred was quite literally raised in the Salmon River Canyon. His love for the Salmon River didn’t just come guiding, but is deeply rooted in childhood memories of chasing Steelhead with his grandpa, and spending time on the water with his family. Playing on the river wasn’t just an occasional thing, it was an every day occurrence. Fred’s motivation for sharing his childhood backyard with his guests comes from a very personal level.

When Lisa moved to Riggins she knew there was something special about this place and that Riggins where she wanted to stay grounded. One of the first things she did after moving to Idaho as a teenager was go rafting on the Salmon River, and she’s been in love with the canyon ever since! Lisa has been in the outfitting industry coordinating trips and working with guests for over a decade, the experience she brings to our business is unrivaled.

Alongside our operation at Salmon River Drifters - Fred works as the Community Schools Coordinator for Salmon River Joint School District, & Lisa works as the Preschool teacher & Special Ed Director for Riggins Elementary School. Fred is also an Advanced EMT with Salmon River Ambulance District.

We are so happy to share our passion with you. Outfitting & Guiding is more than just a business to us. It’s a lifestyle that has shaped who we are as people & how we raise our family.

We want you to be a part of our ever-changing story.

Meet The guides

  • Fred Taylor

    Fred Taylor

    Owner, Drift Boat Guide

  • Tyler Dixon

    Tyler Dixon

    Drift Boat Guide

  • Chase Alford

    Chase Alford

    Drift Boat Guide

  • Zak Sears

    Zak Sears

    Drift Boat Guide

  • Mackay Taylor

    Mackay Taylor

    Drift Boat Guide (In Training)