Located in northeast Oregon, the Grande Ronde River has more picture perfect steelhead swinging water than almost any river in North America. In 1988, this tributary of the Snake River was designated a Wild and Scenic River by Congress. The massive basalt canyon walls that rise several thousand feet from the river are home to a wide array of wildlife including bighorn sheep, elk, deer, turkey, upland game birds, and numerous raptors. The main draw for anglers, however, is the summer-run steelhead that inhabit this river beginning in September, and in some years, running as late as December. The Grande Ronde is one of the top fly fishing steelhead rivers in the West. It has a large run of wild fish, supplemented with hatchery fish. Early October, with its warm water and air temperatures, is the perfect time for chasing steelhead with light single-hand, switch, or Spey rods.

Southern Idaho boasts two other exciting fisheries that are not well known. The Snake River runs through southern Idaho and offers great fly fishing for carp, smallmouth and largemouth bass.

Located in southeast Idaho near Driggs, this tributary of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River features breathtaking views of the Teton range. Wildlife viewing is abundant in this peaceful valley while casting to hungry rainbow, cutthroat, cutbows and brook trout from a drift boat. Excellent flyfishing opportunities for all skill levels, with great early season hatches that continue into autumn.

The Owyhee River is a very special fishery and we look forward to sharing it with you. Guided fishing is all walk-and-wade on the Owyhee River. The Owyhee is a year-round fishery with summer flows around 300 c.f.s., while winter flows average 30 c.f.s. through this beautiful canyon.

The Lower Boise River float trip is a short distance (25 minutes) from downtown Boise, so the trip is conducive to a day of fishing and floating solitude. The lower river is tree-lined, nature lovers paradise. During our trips, we often see deer, mink, swans, turkeys, and great blue heron rookeries. Because this area receives much less fishing pressure then the in-town sections of the river, it is a good bet for bigger fish. Join our experienced guides for a full-day on a Lower Boise River float trip. You'll be surprised by the quality of fishing and the solitude you'll experience on the float trip.

An upgrade to our 1/2 day walk-and-wade, this seasonal float takes you through the middle of town in a raft. This trip is dependent on stream flows. Call us for more information and booking.

The Boise River runs right through the center of Boise and is one of the city's treasures. A series of beautiful public parks parallel the river and are linked by the 26-mile long Boise River Greenbelt. The river and greenbelt provide year round recreational opportunities including rafting, walking, running, bicycling, and fishing. We use these readily accessible areas for many of our classes, clinics, and for Spey casting lessons. Just minutes away from the Idaho Angler, the Boise River is a great tail-water fishery where visitors and residents can spend a half-day fly fishing for stocked and wild rainbow and brown trout. The river fishes year round, but is best when the river flows are down, typically from mid-summer (June) through the fall and winter months until spring runoff (April) raises river levels too high for fly fishing. Nymphing with weighted flies and strike indicators is often the most productive way to catch trout on the Boise, focusing on deeper runs and slots. Summer caddis and fall Blue Wing Olives can bring trout and whitefish to the surface in the softer water. In the fall, steelhead are stocked in the river and create exciting fly fishing opportunities! Join our experienced guides for walk-and-wade fishing on the Boise River, or spend a full day with us on a Lower Boise River float trip. You'll be surprised by the quality of fishing and the solitude you'll experience on a float trip.