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Big Wood River: Ketchum Access
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Teton River: Driggs Access
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South Fork of the Snake River: Heise Access
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Salmon River: Stanley Basin
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We don't have curated regulation data for ID yet. Check Idaho Fish & Game for current rules before fishing.
See full state regulationsThe 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.
Sunny Gulch Campground
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Stanley Lake Campground
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Bull Trout
~29 min drive
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Redfish Lake
~8 min drive
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Glacier View Campground
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Elk Creek Campground (sawtooth Nf)
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Alpine Lake
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
North Shore Picnic Area
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Sheep Trail Campground
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ID.
Bluebox Lake
~11 min drive
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