S&S River Outfitters is part of Mountain River Outfitters and Salmon River Tours in Riggins Idaho and offer the best in guided Idaho fishing for Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Bass, Trout and Sturgeon. Drift Boat, Jet Boat or Raft we have trips for the most avid sportsman to the beginner, 1-to-6 day trips along with our “Cast and Blast” Chukar hunting and fishing combo. The guides at MRO are professional licensed fishing guides committed to providing each and every guest with personalized attention and instruction for either conventional tackle or fly fishing. Our guides will convey the history of these great wilderness rivers show you where to catch more fish!
Riggins, ID
83549
Full Day Jet Boat Adventure "River of No Return" Wilderness Tour
Idaho’s Wild and Scenic Main Salmon River cuts through the heart of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, the largest wilderness in the lower 48 states. The largest free flowing river in North America our Salmon River jet boat tours wind through the second deepest canyon on the continent. Salmon River jet boat tours are exciting, historical, wilderness adventure vacations, offering a unique chance to disconnect from civilization and become immersed in a virtually untouched natural wonder.
Great Experiences
Our jet boats journey up the Main Salmon River where many turn around, come experience these historical sites and homesteads: Polly Bemis Ranch, Buckskin Bills Museum, Shepp Ranch, Mackay Bar, Painter Mine, Reho Wolf’s Cabin at Rhett Creek, China Bar and Lodge. The jet boat captain’s will share their knowledge about the Native American Tribes, the gold rush and mountain men that lived here. Our clients will be encouraged to enjoy many of the pristine white sandy beaches of the Salmon River where you can swim or relax. Our wildlife almost always includes sightings of Bighorn Sheep, Bald and Golden Eagles, Osprey, Deer, Elk and an occasional Mountain Goat, River Otter, Bear and more. We have specialty private charters such as Eagle watching, Photography Trips and wine tasting excursions.
History
Now you can experience the river that turned Lewis and Clark back with a scenic jet boat tour of the famous “River of No Return”. Lewis and Clark came across the Salmon River and went on to describe it as “foaming and roaring through rocks in every direction, so as to render the passage of anything impossible.” This was in 1805 and it would be nearly fifty years later before gold was discovered that the drainage would be thoroughly explored and catalogued. Gold fever brought about an era of mining and prospecting that ultimately only managed to produce fewer pinches of gold dust than epic stories of survival and perseverance.
Riggins, ID
83549
Welcome to Gary & Barbs Wapiti World,
We are the longest standing original dory/drift boat/raft outfitters in Riggins. Our specialty is small group whitewater, fishing, and chukar hunts with our Weimaraner's. While Barb does behind the scene work to help me on the river chasing whitewater, fish and birds - I dive deeper into the intricacies of the canyon for continued learning to better inform guests about our area. Over 40 plus years of experience has generated many stories, enough material to write two books about the Lower Salmon. But... it is you, our potential guest, that is the reason for enabling us to continue to help you build your own story, never to be forgotten, and often life changing. It is true: "you have to go to know."
My books are available on Amazon (or signed copies locally):
* Idaho's Salmon River Chronicles Reflection of a River Guide: Tales of Fishing, Chukar Hunting, and Natural History
* Gary Lane's Oar Lore
Riggins, ID
83549