Salmon River

Come steelhead fishing with us and stay in our cozy lodge with views of the stunning Sawtooths!

Salmon River steelhead make the 900-mile journey to and from the Pacific Ocean. They are born in the pristine headwaters of the Salmon River, travel down the Snake and Columbia Rivers to the ocean, where they spend up to three years before returning to their birthplace to spawn. This is the longest migration for anadromous fish in North America, if not the world.

We are lucky to have the opportunity to fish for these magnificent creatures. Let us introduce you to steelhead fishing!

For over 25 years, we have operated a full-service steelhead lodge in the Stanley Basin. From home-cooked meals to the cozy cabin, the awe-inspiring views of the Sawtooth Mountains, and catching a steelhead on the fly, this adventure will make you want to return year after year.

Our steelhead lodge opens around the middle of March. Steelhead season closes at the end of April, but once the steelhead go to gravel to spawn, we stop fishing for them. We want these amazing fish to reap the benefits of their arduous journey, so we leave them alone.

Our cabin sleeps eight people or three couples. It is wise to book your overnight stay with ample notice. We also offer day fishing trips with a home-cooked lunch at the lodge. This adventure is enjoyable for novices and experts alike.