Steelhead Fishing - Grande Ronde/Clearwater/Salmon Rivers
Date: October 21 - 25, 2026
If you're a steelhead fishing veteran or a newbie, the Grande Ronde/Clearwater/Salmon Rivers can provide some terrific fall fishing. We may stay at the following locations depending on the migrating fish location:
Boggans Oasis, 509-256-3372, Anatone WA
https://www.boggans-oasis.com/overnight-accommodations
Hells Gate State Park 208-799-5015, Lewiston ID
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/hells-gate-state-park/
Swiftwater RV Park, Office 208.849.1110, Text or Call: 208.860.1966, Whitebird ID
https://swiftwaterrv.com/
BLM Hammer Creek Site, Whitebird ID
https://www.blm.gov/visit/hammer-creek-recreation-site
River View Cabins, 831-737-7890, Whitebird, ID
https://riverviewcabinsidaho.com/
Salmon Rivers Resort, 208-839-9990, Whitebird ID
https://www.salmonriverresortidaho.com/
Anticipate fall weather in Oregon/Idaho that can range from sunny and 80F to blizzards and below freezing temps (just wait 15 minutes and it will change). Bring clothing to meet the weather demands.
There are many good steelhead guide services on the Clearwater and Snake rivers. Below are two guide service companies that club members have used in the past and a link to Clearwater River access points:
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/idaho_clearwaterriver_guide-and-maps_0.pdf
We are working to arrange a spey casting clinic either before the outing in Boise or up on the Grande Ronde/Clearwater/Salmon Rivers. Let us know if you're interested. More details to come.
The drive from Boise to Lewiston is about 5 hours.
In addition to an Oregon and/or Idaho fishing license, you will need a steelhead permit/card.
Host Mark Aldridge, 208-817-3309 & Steelhead Guru Troy Pearse 208-870-1025
If you decide to join us On The Water With BVFF, register on this page.
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NAME: Grande Ronde/Clearwater River Steelhead Outing Fall 2026
DATES: October 21 - 25, 2026
and I further acknowledge that I know and understand the inherent risks. I assume full responsibility for any and all sickness, injuries, or damages that may occur to me as a result of participating in the named event. By registering, I acknowledge that BVFF is not responsible for any illness or injury associated with my participation in the named event. And I further acknowledge that any photos taken during the event may be used by the organization.
