Idaho Fishing Lodges and Resorts
Fishing in Idaho offers a wide range of experiences, from calm alpine lakes to roaring canyon rivers. The state is home to more than 30 types of game fish, including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Chinook salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and bass. Anglers can cast a line in the well-known Salmon, Snake, Clearwater, and Boise rivers, or explore remote streams and high-mountain lakes like Payette Lake and Warm Lake. Idaho’s clean, cold water makes it a great place to fish year-round, with each season offering something different. Spring and early summer are perfect for targeting Chinook salmon and steelhead, while late summer and fall bring excellent trout fishing and the return of fall-run salmon.
Whether you’re new to fishing or experienced, Idaho has something for you. Beginners can start with stocked ponds or easy-access lakes, while seasoned fishers might prefer guided drift-boat trips down the Salmon River or fly-fishing for native cutthroat in the backcountry. Tailwater sections below dams, like the Boise River through the city, offer reliable action with good access. Remote stretches of the Lochsa or Middle Fork of the Salmon River bring wild trout and unforgettable scenery.
Lazy Triple Creek Ranch
www.lazytriplecreek.com
An exclusive gateway to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Lazy Triple Creek Ranch offers an unparalleled fly-fishing experience in one of the world’s most diverse and breathtaking environments. Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to the sport, our centrally located fishing lodge in Idaho provides access to the legendary Snake River, the South Fork, the Madison, Teton River, the Henry’s Fork, and other famous blue-ribbon trout waters of Eastern Idaho.
River Retreat Lodge
www.riverretreatlodge.com at the Crossroads of Adventure and Hospitality in Swan Valley, Idaho. Experience luxury suite accommodations, fine dining and guided fishing on some of the best rivers in North America: South Fork of the Snake River, Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, Teton River and Wyoming’s Snake and Salt Rivers.
Castle Creek Outfitters www.castlecreekoutfitters.com Castle Creek Outfitters offers western style backcountry hunting, fishing and vacation opportunities for the whole family! With two ranch locations, one in the Lemhi Valley south of Salmon, Idaho, our base for Northwestern Whitetail Deer and Antelope hunts on some 10 private ranches.
Diamond D Ranch www.diamonddranch-idaho.com The Diamond D Ranch is for the Adventurous. The ranch is set in the midst of the incomparable beauty of rugged, snow-capped mountains, forests of pine and quaking Aspen, clear blue lakes and green pastures all surrounded by millions of acres of federal wilderness.
Elk Creek Ranch www.elkcreekid.com Located just 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park and minutes away from the best fishing in the country Elk Creek Ranch is the perfect base camp for all of your fishing adventures. While at Elk Creek enjoy great food, comfortable cabins, breathtaking views and easy access to world-famous fisheries like the Henry’s Fork, Madison and Gallatin rivers.
Flying B Ranch www.flyingbranch.com The Flying B Ranch is located in North Central Idaho on the path that Lewis and Clark traveled on their journey of discovery almost 200 years ago. The Ranch sits on 4,200 acres of canyon and meadows, just four miles from the small town of Kamiah.
Granite Creek Guest Ranch www.granitecreekranch.com Guests will stay in 1 or 2 bedroom cabins, each having a private bath with shower, and electricity. They were built from the Ranch’s timber, making them very cozy and comfortable. Try your hand at fishing for famous Idaho Cutthroat Trout.
Teton Valley Lodge www.tetonvalleylodge.com Fly fishing Idaho on the South Fork, Teton and Henry’s Fork. Outfitting since 1919.
The Lodge at Palisades Creek www.tlapc.com The Lodge at Palisades Creek is one of the finest fishing lodges on the South Fork of the Snake River and one of the best in the country. Located at the confluence of Palisades Creek and the Snake River, our rustic log cabins overlook the water and offer the kind of simple elegance and comfort found in traditional world-class fishing lodges.
