Chinook Salmon FISHING
“Salmon River Kings”
The Salmon fishing experience
King Salmon, the biggest & baddest Salmon of them all! It’s amazing how bright and hard fighting these fish are, even when they’re over 500 miles upstream of the Pacific Ocean! Come join us in the fun!
Fall & Spring Chinook Salmon fishing are very different. In the spring we rush to where we think we have the best odds of finding fish, drop our anchor, and wait for the bite! In the Fall, we hop hole-to-hole searching for bites. Different seasons bring different styles of fishing. We don’t exclusively target Salmon in the fall, we target them alongside Steelhead, too. Make sure you’re prepared for both!
We primarily fish two different ways for Salmon: Plugs, & side-drifting! We can retain hatchery or wild Fall Chinook, and must release wild Spring Chinook. There’s nothing like bringing home a Salmon caught on the Salmon River!
Spring Season: Mid/Late May - Mid June
Fall Season: Mid September - October 31
Price: $225/angler (minimum 2 spots per boat)
DATES, RATES, & FAQ’S
When?: Fall Chinook: September 15-October 31 Spring Chinook: Mid May-Mid
Where?: Salmon River - Riggins, Idaho. We have a 59 miles of amazing scenic river we are permitted to fish for Chinook Salmon on.
Price?: Fall Chinook & Steelhead - $225/angler (minimum 2 spots per boat) Spring Chinook - $250/angler
How long?: Full day - 10 hours
What kind of fishing techniques are used?: Drift Boat gear fishing, plugs, drifting bait.
Can we fly fish?: We do not offer fly fishing trips focused on targeting Chinook Salmon.
What else can we catch?: Book your trip between September 15 & October 31 for a chance at some Steelhead, too!
Can we do a longer trip?: Definitely! Book as many days in a row as you want! Booking multiple days on the river is a great way to see more river & really take advantage of its amazing Salmon fishing opportunities.
Are there wildlife?: There are tons! We frequently see Deer, Elk, Bald Eagles, Osprey, River Otter, & more on our trips!
What does SRD Provide?: Experienced Salmon fishing guides, all fishing gear needed, snacks, coffee, water, & a comfortable heated drift boat.
What do we need to bring?: Idaho Steelhead Permit & Fishing License, lunch, camera, sunglasses, drinks of choice
How should we dress?: Dress warm & with multiple layers! Expect variable weather in the Spring & early fall. Bring quality rain gear & check the forecast beforehand!
More Details: Visit our FAQ, or shoot us a call or text at (208) 507-8447 for more information!
Note For Spring Chinook Only: Spring Chinook Salmon seasons and timing change year-to-year, please call ahead so we can talk about season & run status! We start our days early! As of January, 2025 we currently only offer Fall Chinook Salmon Fishing*
Note For Fall Chinook Only: Fall Chinook Salmon season overlaps with our Fall Steelhead Season. We encourage anglers to have both Steelhead tags & Salmon tags when coming for a trip! We always expect mixed bags during these times!
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