Don't miss the chance to experience smallmouth bass fishing on the Salmon River. Whether you're looking for a beginner-friendly trip or an exciting day of "catching" for experienced anglers, our drift boat fishing trips offer something for everyone. Discover why the Salmon River is one of the best fishing destinations in the country.
Fishing from a drift boat on a free-flowing river offers a unique opportunity. Salmon River smallmouth bass are renowned for their size, strength, and unmatched quality. Enjoy expert instruction, serene fishing spots, and breathtaking scenery as you float down our pristine river chasing these fun, hard-fighting fish!
Due to the fresh, cool, and clean water of the Salmon River, smallmouth bass are exceptional for eating. There is no limit on how many you can keep, and we encourage you to take some home for the family—the best fish tacos you will ever eat!
Not interested in eating fish? That's okay too! Enjoy the fight and release the fish to pass on the experience to another angler.
Book your trip today and get ready for a day of incredible fishing, stunning scenery, and unforgettable memories. We look forward to welcoming you to the Salmon River and sharing the thrill of smallmouth bass fishing with you.
Trip at a glance
Dates / Rates
Day Rates
Boat Price (2 people) - $400
3rd person - $200
- 7:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME. Please meet us at the Orange Torpedo Trips Office - 1512 N Main St, Riggins, ID 83549
- You will use your personal vehicle to run shuttle with your guide. You will follow our guide downstream to the put-in point. The guide will drop the boat in the water, and you will follow your guide down to the take-out point to drop off your guides vehicle. The guide will ride back to the put-in with you, and at the end of the day the guide will drop you off at your vehicle.
- 7:30-3:00 pm - Floating & Fishing! We generally aim for 7-8 hours of Fishing
- 3:30-4:00pm - Guide drops you off at your vehicle, feel free to follow them back to Riggins! The guides head back to the Orange Torpedo Trips Office after the trip ends.
Where to Meet Orange Torpedo Trips
Meet at our shop in Riggins Idaho. We are the 2nd to last building on the river side of the highway on the North end of town.
1512 N. Main Street
Riggins, ID.
83549
Accommodations
Riggins has a number of hotels. We typically recommend the Salmon Rapids Lodge.
Camping
There are a number of campgrounds near by. One popular one is Spring Bar, upriver from Riggins.
Flying In
No great options for flying into Riggins. If you are flying in via a private plane McCall is a popular spot.
- Idaho General Fishing License
- Purchase on www.gooutdoorsidaho.com OR the Riggins Whitewater Market
- Idaho Fish & Game offers 1-3 day temporary fishing licenses, too. If you are here for only a few days this may be your best option.
- Children 13 and younger can fish off of their parent's license. Ages 14-17 must have their own youth license.
- Lunch, Snacks, Water, Drinks - Your guide will have an ice chest to put things in.
- Rain Jacket (Just in Case!)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Fly fishing gear if you plan on fly fishing.