Riggins Steelhead & Bass Fishing Adventures with Salmon River Steelhead

Riggins, Idaho, perched along the wild currents of the Salmon River, is a mecca for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts drawn to its rugged landscapes and thriving fish populations. Salmon River Steelhead offers a range of focused trips that zero in on the river’s legendary steelhead runs, prolific bass fishing, and upland bird hunting. Operating right out of Riggins, this outfitter is deeply connected to the pulse of one of Idaho’s premier adventure rivers, drawing visitors who value a mix of skill-testing watercraft and authentic wilderness encounters.

The main stage for these adventures is the Salmon River itself, a fast-flowing waterway slicing through basalt canyon walls and pine-covered ridges. What makes Salmon River Steelhead stand out is their unique fleet, including drift boats and whitewater dories that allow access to prime fishing spots unreachable by traditional means. The "Unique Drift Boat Rowing Adventure" invites anglers to engage with the river’s current, blending physical challenge with technical rowing skills in pursuit of bass and steelhead. Meanwhile, the whitewater dory rides—offered in half- and full-day formats—offer thrilling rides through class II and III rapids punctuated by breathtaking river scenery.

For those seeking dry-land game, Salmon River Steelhead runs full-day chukar hunting trips across surrounding foothills, adding upland bird challenges to the roster. The combination of steelhead fishing, bass-focused morning bites, and upland hunts captures a full spectrum of outdoor skills and Idaho’s diverse ecosystems.

This company weaves together the demands of sport fishing and hunting with the intimate knowledge of Salmon River’s geology and ecology—the towering basalt cliffs, shifting river currents, and seasonal wildflower corridors. In a region where Idaho’s mountainous spirit still feels untouched, Salmon River Steelhead offers a genuine connection to the landscape and the thrills it holds for anglers and hunters alike.