Fish the Salmon River by jet boat on an 8-hour shared charter
Approx 8 hours
Gear and tackle, Drinks
Ride a jet boat on Idaho’s Salmon River and fish with expert guides on a shared full-day charter. Target sturgeon, bass, trout, salmon, or steelhead, with gear provided.
A minimum of 3 people is required to run the trip. Sturgeon fishing is catch and release only.
With Trip Protection, you can be refunded up to 48 hours prior.
Bring what you need to stay comfortable on the boat. In warm months, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a sun hat, and a bathing suit. In colder months, bring cold-weather gear such as a coat or rain jacket, hat, gloves, and blankets.
Enjoy non-alcoholic drinks provided on the boat. You can bring your own alcohol or snacks if you’d like, and there is room on the boat for a large cooler.
Add a hot 3-course lunch for an extra charge.
280 River Street (1906 BREW'S) White Bird, ID 83554
Homer, Kevin, Harry, Jeff, and Carl have built something special on the Snake River, and travelers consistently rave about the personalized attention and professional operation. The guides are praised for their knowledge of the area, exceptional boatsmanship, and ability to create memorable experiences whether you're fishing for bass and sturgeon, taking a sunset dinner cruise, or getting a jetback shuttle from multi-day rafting trips. The food gets particular shoutouts, especially the BBQ ribs served at the dam, and guests love that these tours feel intimate rather than cramped onto crowded barges. Most visitors describe thrilling yet safe adventures through stunning Hells Canyon scenery, spotting bighorn sheep and eagles along the way. The crew adapts to conditions and goes out of their way to ensure everyone has a great time, from helping kids catch fish to sharing local stories. One reviewer had a frustrating experience with disorganization and communication problems around scheduling, but this seems to be an isolated incident in an otherwise overwhelmingly positive track record. Families, repeat visitors, and large private groups all seem to leave with stories they can't wait to share.
Epic day with HD! Three sturgeon day, endless bass, great food and swimming. Couldn’t ask for more! Thanks Homer and team!!
Dustin Decker
July 6, 2026
Epic day with HD! Three sturgeon day, endless bass, great food and swimming. Couldn’t ask for more! Thanks Homer and team!!
Dustin Decker
July 6, 2026