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Middle Fork Salmon River Fishing Trip in Idaho

Summary Description

Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing on the Middle Fork Salmon River in Idaho. The Middle Fork of the Salmon is one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers and a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon trout fishery.


Highlights
  • Crystal-clear water on one of the best catch & release fly fisheries in the nation
  • Twelve- to fourteen-inch fish are commonly caught
  • Friendly & knowledgeable Idaho fly-fishing guides
  • Exciting whitewater, abundant wildlife, natural hot springs & pristine campsites
  • Comfortable catered camping & delicious guide-prepared meals
  • Description

    Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing on the Middle Fork Salmon River in Idaho

    The Middle Fork of the Salmon is one of the original Wild and Scenic Rivers and a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon trout fishery. Flowing through the largest federally protected wilderness in the continental U.S., the Middle Fork offers rugged and varied terrain and some of the best catch-and-release fly fishing in the country. Travel through pine-clad mountains, rolling grasslands, and narrow gorges with our experienced fishing guides.


    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Skilled professional guide service
    • All meals and expedition equipment
    • Flight from Salmon to the river, and transfer from the river back to Salmon
    What's Not Included
    • Pre- and post-trip accommodations and meals
    • Insurance of any kind, including a travel protection plan
    • Gratuities
    • Transportation to and from Salmon
    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • $800 deposit per person required
    • Minimum age - 12 yrs
    • Read cancellation policy
    Know Before You Go
    • Moderate physical capabilities needed
    • Watch the whitewater orientation video
    • Must complete trip forms before launch
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: custom

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Reservations and Payments An $800/person deposit is required at the time of booking with final payment due 90 days before departure. Accounts on which final payment has not been received 80 days before the departure date will be canceled. Payments can be made by check, money order, eCheck, wire transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Prices are in US Dollars, and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Payment of the deposit establishes your acceptance of our complete Terms and Conditions. Individual departures and trip capacity are strictly limited by the managing agency. Your payment is fully refundable for 7 days, less a 3% processing fee, after making a reservation when you reserve a trip 7 days or more prior to the final payment due date. Cancellations and Refunds Canceling your trip after your deposit is processed will incur cancellation fees because OARS has absorbed costs on your behalf and will turn others away who would like to book the spaces we’re holding for you. If you must cancel your reservation after the rescission period described above, your cancellation fee will be determined according to the schedule below. We regret that we cannot make exceptions to the cancellation policy for any reason, including foul weather, poor air quality, wildfire activity, acts of terrorism, civil unrest, or personal emergencies. For these reasons, we strongly urge you to consider purchasing a travel protection plan. Date of Cancellation Cancellation Fee 180 or more days before your trip $100/person 179 – 120 days before your trip $200/person 119 – 90 days before your trip $400/person. The remainder of your payment can be transferred to another trip within the same year (or to a credit account for the following year). No refund. 89 days or less before your trip Full fare Please note that different deposit/cancellation policies may apply for charter groups. Refer to the group organizer’s confirmation email for details. Canceled Trips OARS reserves the right to cancel any trip due to insufficient registration or other factors that make the trip impractical to operate. In such instances, we will inform you at least 45 days prior to departure. Do not make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have verified with OARS that your trip is confirmed. If a trip must be canceled or postponed due to force majeure (factors outside the control of OARS), OARS will provide full credit for payments made toward future travel, or a refund less the initial deposit amount and any non-refundable payments made on your behalf to 3rd-party suppliers. OARS will make good faith efforts to recover deposits made on your behalf to 3rd-party suppliers, however, we cannot guarantee recovery of any or all of the advance payments made. OARS is not responsible for expenses incurred by participants in preparation for a canceled trip. Transfers If you need to move your reservation to a different trip during the same season or to a credit account for the following year, there is a $50/person fee up until 120 days before departure for a one-time transfer of your payment. Transfer requests made 119 days or less before departure will be treated like a cancellation according to the schedule above.

    Options

    Adult Middle Fork - fishing

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) $3,399.00
    Points of interest
    • OARS Dories, Airway Avenue, Lewiston, ID, USA
    • Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, Challis, ID, USA