Silver Creek Outfitters

Silver Creek Outfitters guides the upper Salmon River from the Stanley Basin downstream, citing more than 50 miles of guided access along this freestone stretch. Full-day drift boat trips run $895 for one or two anglers, and the shop also books walk-and-wade trips at $695 for a full day or $525 for a three-quarter day, plus a dedicated spring steelhead float at $795 for one or two anglers; each additional angler is $150. Target species on this stretch include rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat, bull trout and mountain whitefish, along with seasonal runs of steelhead and Chinook salmon. The outfitter describes the setting as alpine, scenic terrain with access to the river year-round.