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Ultimate All-Inclusive Fishing Trip: Catch Wild Cutthroat Trout on the Middle Fork with Gourmet Meals + Camping Gear Included image 1
Waist-deep angler fly-fishing in a sunlit river, casting with a rod and reel while a mesh landing net trails in the water.
Two people soaking in a rocky riverside hot spring pool above a sparkling river with inflatable rafts on the shore and a pine-covered canyon beyond.
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Ultimate All-Inclusive Fishing Trip: Catch Wild Cutthroat Trout on the Middle Fork with Gourmet Meals + Camping Gear Included

About this Experience

What you'll do:

You’ll float the pristine waters of the Middle Fork of the Salmon through Idaho’s stunning “River of No Return” wilderness. Expert guides will lead you to wild Westslope cutthroat and other native trout species, you’ll cast under huge skies, enjoy riverside camping with gourmet meals, and relax in a fully-supported wilderness fly-fishing experience. Tents, sleeping pads, and all camp amenities are handled for you — just bring your gear, your spirit of adventure, and get ready to fish hard and unwind hard.

Why we love it for your party:

  • World-class trout fishery (The Middle Fork is considered one of the best wild Westslope cutthroat trout fisheries in the world)

  • Guided expertise & high success (Two-to-one guest-to-guide ratio, separate gear and kitchen boat)

  • Riverside camp with all support (You’ll arrive at camp, everything is set up for you so you can unwind rather than pack tents)

  • Gourmet meals in the wild (Hot breakfasts, hearty lunches, grilled salmon dinners under the stars)

  • Untouched wilderness backdrop (No hatchery fish, no non-native species, in one of the most pristine free-flowing rivers in the lower 48)

About this experience partner:

Mackay Wilderness River Trips has been guiding fly-fishing trips on the Middle Fork of the Salmon for experienced anglers and novices alike. With their decades of experience, they know the river inside out — from prime riffles and runs to back-camp comfort and cuisine. Their team handles everything from gear suggestions to camp setup, so your only job is fishing, relaxing, and absorbing the wilderness.

Additional information:

  • Skill level: Suitable for beginners through advanced anglers — guides tailor instruction and access accordingly.

  • Travel & gear: Airline or ground transport to Stanley, ID, and river shuttle from the take-out are arranged separately. Rods, reels, and flies are expected to be provided by the guest (rentals available through the local fishing store via Mackay).

  • Cancellation policy: Mackay purchases a Travel Guard Essential Trip Cancellation policy covering your deposit and final payment for covered reasons; if you wish to cancel for any other reason, you must request a “Cancel for Any Reason” add-on.

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Location

Boise, ID

Stanley, ID 83278, USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Minimum and Maximum Group Size

8 to 18

Best Time of Year

Late August and Early September