By Susan Becker
Wildlife is part of the Middle Fork experience, but it does not follow a trip schedule. A bighorn sheep may appear on a sunlit slope, an eagle may cross above the canyon, or an otter may surface and disappear before anyone reaches for a camera. You may also travel for hours without a close sighting. … Continued
By Susan Becker
Middle Fork fly fishing rewards observation more than distance. From a moving raft, a short cast into the right current seam usually matters more than a long cast that lands beyond it. From shore, the same principle holds: read where fast water meets slow water, make the cleanest presentation you can, and change one variable … Continued
By Susan Becker
The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is known for its legendary whitewater by many, but it’s also a cold, clear wilderness fishery with native trout, mountain whitefish, and (seasonally) migratory salmonids moving through the basin. Idaho Fish and Game lists the Middle Fork Salmon River’s recommended game fish as cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bull … Continued
By Susan Becker
This guide helps you plan the season, license, regulations, and compact personal gear for a Middle Fork fly-fishing trip. For detailed presentations, fly selection, drift troubleshooting, and fish care, use the separate Middle Fork fly-fishing tactics guide. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River is one of North America’s premier wilderness trout fisheries: 100 roadless … Continued
