Sturgeon and Bass

Full Day Jet Boat Fishing Charters

Sturgeon
Fishing

Charge into the wilderness of Hells Canyon in pursuit of the river’s “Big Three”—bass, trout, and the ultimate prize: a powerful, prehistoric sturgeon. Our experienced fishing guides know where these legendary fish hide and will lead you to the canyon’s most productive fishing spots. Between hard-fighting catches and spectacular scenery, recharge with an included lunch and refreshing drinks for a fishing adventure you’ll never forget.

Idaho's
#1 Wilderness Outfitter

What To Expect

Let's Book Your Adventure

Your next adventure with Hells Canyon Adventures or S & S River Outfitters is only a click away! From first-time anglers and family groups to experienced sportsmen chasing a bucket-list catch, we’ll customize an unforgettable trip for your crew and take care of every detail. Just bring your sense of adventure—and let’s hit the river. Book your adventure today!

Give us a Call: (208) 628-3733

Hells Canyon Dam | Charter Launch Site

Pittsburg Landing | Charter Launch Site

  • Start Boarding: 7:00 AM Pacific Time or 8:00 Mountain Time
  • Return: Approximately 7 to 8 Hours
  • Departs from Hells Canyon Creek Visitors Center and Launch Site
  • Bring an Oregon or Idaho Fishing license
  • Plan to arrive 15 minutes before boarding time
  • Bring sunscreen, a camera, and a hat
  • Lunch and Drinks Included
  • $1595 (up to 6 people)
  • $100 (per person over 6)
  • Rod and tackle provided
  • Start Boarding: 7:00 AM Pacific Time or 8:00 Mountain Time
  • Return: Approximately 7 to 8 Hours
  • Departs from Pittsburg Landing Launch Site
  • Bring an Oregon or Idaho Fishing license
  • Plan to arrive 15 minutes before boarding time
  • Bring sunscreen, a camera, and a hat
  • Lunch and Drinks Included
  • $1595 (up to 6 people)
  • $100 (per person over 6)
  • Rod and tackle provided

What Our Customers Are Saying

We fish some of the most spectacular wilderness in the country. With permits covering more river miles in Idaho than any other fishing outfitter, we can always put you on the fish. If conditions aren’t ideal in one area, we simply move to another. Using jet boats or drift boats, we access remote water few others can reach—delivering the best possible fishing experience every time.

Hells Canyon offers some of the best year-round fishing opportunities in Idaho. The Snake River’s consistent water temperatures create one of the highest fish-per-mile river sections in the region, supporting a diverse and healthy fishery. Anglers can target steelhead, trout, smallmouth bass, prehistoric white sturgeon, and fall Chinook salmon. Our custom jet boats are designed to safely navigate the canyon’s challenging whitewater, providing reliable access to prime fishing areas and a truly memorable river experience.

The “River of No Return” the Salmon River is the largest undammed river in the lower 48 states, with hundreds of miles of natural spawning habitat for wild steelhead. Flowing largely through protected wilderness, the Salmon River offers breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife throughout its corridor. It is nationally recognized for strong runs of both wild and hatchery steelhead, along with excellent opportunities for trout, bass, and salmon fishing.

Fishing Season Calendar

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(208) 628-3733