Guided Fly Fishing on the South Fork & Main Stem of the Snake River in a Drift Boat
The South Fork of the Snake is an extremely productive fishery, offering native Snake River Cutthroat, Rainbow, Hybrid (Cut Bow),and Brown trout. We often catch fish over 20 inches, but most fish fall in the 15-17 inch range. The South Fork starts with nymph fishing in the early May, then transitions to dry fly fishing by the end of June and through October. Fall offers great dry fly and streamer fishing, less crowds, perfect temperatures.
We offer guided drift boat fishing and walk/wade trips on the main stem of the Snake River from Gem State Dam in Idaho Falls to Firth, Firth to Rose, and lower to Massacre Rocks State Park. The Main Snake offers excellent fishing for Trout, Small Mouth Bass, and even Carp.
Non-lodging day-trip fishing reservations are open up to reservations on May 1 of the year of the trip.
Guided South Fork of the Snake River Fly Fishing Rates
Palisades Dam to Menan Buttes in a Drift Boat
Includes lunch, ice, beverages and flies!
One or Two People: $930
South Fork Of The Snake
Guided Main Stem of the Snake River Fly Fishing Trips
Main Snake River below Idaho Falls to Massacre Rocks State Park in a Drift Boat
One or Two People: $930
Reservations available all year
Main Stem Of The Snake River
The Snake River below the confluence of the famed Henrys and South Fork offers many quality and diverse angling opportunities. The opportunities for trophy trout, bass, and even carp go on for a hundred miles or more. Our guides focus on trophy fish, not high numbers and the results can be impressive. Driftboat trips are available from April through December, Walk and Wade trips are available from December through March depending on river flow.
1 or 2 people $930 per day. Reservations are available year-round.
Includes lunch, ice, beverages and flies!
Trip Preparation-
- Warm layers are an absolute MUST for fishing through the winter months as it can be cold and sometimes windy.
- Waterproof jacket, waders, wading staff (optional)
- Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, license
- We encourage you to bring Epi-pens if you normally carry one. As well as required allergy medications.
- Guides’ choices of rods are a 9 foot or ten foot, 6 or 7 weight for nymphing and streamers. If you do not own either of those rod sizes, we are accustomed to providing rods, reels, and lines.
Main Snake River Walk & Wade
American Falls, ID. (Jan-March)
One or Two People: $930
Third Person: $100
Reservations for December-March
Guided Waterfowl & Cast n' Blast Trips
Split Your Day Between the Birds and the Trout
One or Two People: $930 per trip
Plus: $100/gun fee
One rate across all guided trips
Winter Program — Pocatello
Several of our guides spend the winter near Pocatello, guiding the Main Snake below Idaho Falls — winter fishing on this stretch offers great chances at trout over 20″ on warmer days, with guided walk & wade trips running December through March.
Planning a winter trip? Stay at La Quinta or The Hampton Inn, both convenient to the water, and try The Sandpiper or Jakers for dinner. The Pocatello Airport is just minutes from the boat ramp.