Riggings Idaho fishing

[MaddH]

Wife wants to go on a jet boat fishing trip in the Hells Canyon out of Righins. Anybody know of any good outfits for a one day trip ?

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Hell's Canyon Adventures but they aren't out of Riggins. They depart below Hell's Canyon dam. I think they're based out of Cambridge.

 

[Art Vandeley]

Snake Dancer Excursions but out of Lewiston.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Either operator and it’s an Eticket boat ride.

 

[BAKPAKR]

You might get hold of Brent Sawyer at https://backcountryriverguides.com. He can get you into some pretty neat country.

 

[PNWGator]

Jess Baugh of Mountain River Outfitters

Mountain River Outfitters Idaho's Premier Fishing Outfitter

Idaho fishing guide and outfitter operating on the Snake and Salmon River specializing in 1 to 6 day wilderness trips for Bass, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Salmon.

www.salmonriverfish.com

Jeff Wieber of Killgore Adventures https://killgoreadventures.com/

 

[44hunter45]

Hell's Canyon means you would book out of Lewiston, Id or Clarkston, WA on the Snake River.

You can just google. Apart from fishing trips, there are also just jet boat rides. There are small boat tours and big boat tours. On a big boat tour you will be on bench seats with as many as 18-20 other people. These boats are also used to transport livestock and vehicles up the canyon by charter. The big boat tours are less "spray in your face" but still fun trips. It's all about what you want and your budget. Either way, it is going to cost more than you think. Totally worth it.

For a non-fishing boat tour, there are usually stops for wildlife viewing, viewing petroglyphs, and pioneer ranches which are now run as historical museums.
Sometimes a stop for lunch at Heller Bar

Riggins, ID means the Salmon River. Google Salmon River jet boat and fishing outfitters. Some providers have already been mentioned.

Whichever way you go, bring your best binos. The odds are good you will see game.

**If you are driving from Lewiston (Pacific Time) to Riggins (Mountain Time) you will lose an hour at the "Time Zone" bridge just north of Riggins. Don't be late! **

 

[Elkmagnet]

There are a few outfits that are based in Riggins/whitebird and do hells canyon from Pittsburgh landing west of Riggins. Kilgore is one of them.

 

[PNWGator]

As Elkmagnet mentioned, there is great access to Hell’s canyon via Pittsburg Landing. Overnight in Riggins and make the beautiful drive to the launch. I’ve done that exact trip with Jeff Wieber sturgeon fishing when he was booking through Mountain River Outfitters.

 

[MaddH]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the help

 

[44hunter45]

There are a few outfits that are based in Riggins/whitebird and do hells canyon from Pittsburgh landing west of Riggins. Kilgore is one of them.

As Elkmagnet mentioned, there is great access to Hell’s canyon via Pittsburg Landing. Overnight in Riggins and make the beautiful drive to the launch. I’ve done that exact trip with Jeff Wieber sturgeon fishing when he was booking through Mountain River Outfitters.

A great drive. Again, bring your binos or spotter. So much to see. There are also Venmos and Air B&Bs in White Bird, but not as much retail as Riggins. Maybe some in the Horseshoe Bend area too. If you want a (very) little night life, Riggins is the place.

Lot's of Sportsman's Access sites up and down I-95 along the Salmon for DIY fishing. There are orchards along the river from White Bird to Riggins and there are fruit sellers along the highway in season.

Enter "Pittsburg Landing Boat Launch" in the Google Earth search bar. You can learn quite a bit about the area this way. (Make sure 3D is on!) If you scroll over to White Bird you can see quite a few lodges and outfitters. Including Killgore Adventures at Horseshoe Bend. You can actually click on that and get to their website.