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Salmon River: Stanley Basin

Conditions: Caution

for fly fishing, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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Newest 22 h ago · oldest 1 d

  • caution: Agency alerts

    12 active alerts in Sawtooth National Forest; most severe: Road Closure for Prescribed Burning

    USFS1 d ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 56°F / low 28°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for fly fishing

    OpenWeather22 h ago

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The Salmon River near Stanley offers outstanding fly fishing for wild cutthroat and steelhead in a stunning mountain setting surrounded by the Sawtooth Mountains. The upper river is known for its clear water and abundant Westslope cutthroat trout, while fall brings steelhead runs through this stretch. Wading is accessible from numerous pullouts along Highway 75.

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Camp Perkins

Fishing business nearby (~20 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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The Sawmill Station

Fishing business nearby (~23 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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