Experience fun, fishing and chukar hunting action in a pristine and uncrowded environment. Our guides are experienced and ready to take you where the action is – whether you are an experienced or new to the sport.

Salmon River Cast ‘n Blast Trips

Cast ‘n Blast trips allow you to escape to the Idaho backcountry to experience the famous Salmon River as it winds its way through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Fishing and hunting opportunities abound, and this trip is designed especially for the person who wants to tangle with Idaho’s feisty fish. Early run steelhead, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout and even sturgeon are all options. As we float and fish, we’ll keep a keen eye open for chukars. Hunting from the river offers a less arduous retrieval, but you are welcome to bring your favorite hunting canine companion.

Idaho Adventures offers you this great fall fishing and Chukar hunting vacation packages. How much you fish/hunt is entirely up to you, Mark and the guides are ready to help you with your needs. These trips are limited to twelve guests per trip and with two guests per guide/boat.

4-Day / 3-Night Chukar Opener - September

Plan for the opener of chukar season! Chukar populations have been strong with limits of 8 birds per day. For the first couple weeks during the season Chukar generally hang near the river, but move higher as the season progresses. Well behaved hunting dogs are welcome. We will float 23 miles over a 4 day period spotting chukar from the rafts while fishing for bass, resident rainbows along with 5 to 20 pound early run steelhead. These magnificent fish, fresh from the Pacific, begin arriving into the Salmon River in September so they’re fat and sassy and are sure to give you a thrill!

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Price: $1,750 Each (Maximum of 12, minimum of 8 per trip)

Trip Dates: When Mid-Sept (This trip begins shortly after season opener (3rd Third Saturday of September))

“I can’t believe how great the fishing is and I didn’t expect to see this many chukars! You and the rest of the guides are great!”
~Bill Lowslein, Reno, Nevada

5-Day / 4-Night Chukar Opener - September

Plan for the opener of chukar season! Chukar populations have been strong with limits of 8 birds per day. For the first couple weeks during the season Chukar generally hang near the river, but move higher as the season progresses. Well behaved hunting dogs are welcome. We will float 56 miles over a 5 day period spotting chukar from the rafts while fishing for bass, resident rainbows along with 5 to 20 pound early run steelhead. These magnificent fish, fresh from the Pacific, begin arriving into the Salmon River in September so they’re fat and sassy and are sure to give you a thrill!

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Price: $2,350 Each (Maximum of 12, minimum of 8 per trip)

Trip Dates: Third Saturday of September (opening day of chukar season)

Wilderness Steelhead Fishing & Chukar Hunting: 4-Day / 3-Night Trip

We will float 23 miles over a 4 day period fishing for bass, resident rainbows along with 5 to 20 pound early run steelhead. These magnificent fish, fresh from the Pacific, begin arriving into the Salmon River in September so they’re fat and sassy and are sure to give you a thrill!

You may choose to also hunt for Chukar on this steelhead fishing trip. Chukar populations have been strong with limits of 8 birds per day. For the first couple weeks during the season (beginning mid-September) Chukar generally hang near the river, but move higher as the season progresses. Well behaved hunting dogs are welcome. Read More

Trip Dates – Mid October through Mid November (Click Read More and then Book Now button for available dates)
*Custom packages and dates available upon request for months early March, October and November
Price: $1,750 Each (Maximum of 12, minimum of 8 per trip)

Wilderness Steelhead Fishing & Chukar Hunting Trip: 5-Day / 4-Night Trip

Steelhead fish the world-famous Salmon River as it winds through the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. from Corn Creek to Mackay Bar. We will float and fish 56 miles of pure wilderness over 5 days casting for 5 to 20 pound steelhead. These magnificent fish, fresh from the Pacific, begin arriving into the Salmon River in mid-September so they’re fat and sassy and are sure to give you a thrill!

While you are fishing with your guides your camps will be moved down river each day in our gear boats to set up comfortable camps for your evening arrival. Enjoy the evenings with great food and boast fish tales around the fire with friends and guides. On the morning of the 6th day you will fly from Mackay Bar back to Salmon or Boise. Read More

Trip Dates: Mid October through Mid November. (Click Read More and then Book Now button for available dates)

*Custom packages and dates available upon request for months early March, October and November

Price: $2,350 each (Maximum of 12 or a minimum of 8 per trip)

“The entire crew did an amazing job. Not only was the food excellent, scenery unbelievable, fishing great and guides friendly, but the vast amount of knowledge of the history in the area that was passed on to our group really contributed to a great experience.”
~Kevin Lincoln, Sun Valley, Idaho

General Information:

Idaho Fish & Game Weekly Steelhead Report

Advance reservations are highly recommended.

We suggest that children be at least 4 yrs old on single-day trips, & 6 yrs old on multiday trips.

Departure times may vary from those listed depending on river conditions and/or other scheduled activities.

Water shoes/sandals & quick drying shorts/shirts are recommended.

Gratuities are at the discretion of the guest. Tips should be given directly to the guide and a general rule of thumb is 15%.