Combination Fishing and Rafting Trips
Helfrich River Outfitter Inc
Combination Fishing and Rafting Trips
Helfrich River Outfitter Inc
Combination Fishing and Rafting Trips
Helfrich River Outfitter Inc
Combination Fishing and Rafting Trips
Helfrich River Outfitter Inc
Trip Details
Duration: 6 Day, 5 Night Trips
River: Middle Fork of the Salmon River
Boat Options: Drift Boat, Fishing Raft
Drift boats and fishing rafts must be booked as double occupancy.
Combination Fishing & Rafting trips available by request for groups of 3 or more and for large groups.
Trips are all customizable and groups can design their own trip by choosing the number of fishing and rafting spots on their trip.
Trip Highlights
• Do and see everything this amazing river has to offer!
• Best of both worlds. Spend half of each day fly fishing in drift boats and the other whitewater rafting, hiking, and exploring.
• Best family getaway! Disconnect from technology, reconnect with family and friends.
• Deluxe camps complete with full-size tents, cots, hot showers, and family-style dining.
The Middle Fork of the Salmon truly has it all!
Wonderful fishing, exciting whitewater rafting, natural hot springs, vast geologic and anthropologic history, a plethora of hiking trails, amazing scenery, wildlife, and more! We don’t want you to have to choose between any of these fun activities; we want you to experience all of them! The combination fishing and rafting trip on the Middle Fork is the perfect way to get the best of everything.
With this option, guests will spend half of each day fly-fishing and floating in one of our comfortable and maneuverable drift boats and then spend the other half relaxing on the couch like the seat of a big oar raft or taking on the waves in an inflatable kayak or paddle raft. The Middle Fork of the Salmon offers world-class fly fishing opportunities with approximately 2,400 native Rainbow and Westslope Cutthroat Trout per mile. This was the first-ever catch-and-release stream in the country and has been protected as the crown jewel of the West for trout fishing. Our drift boats are built to provide the perfect fly-fishing platform to access the fish and to fish directly from the boat. When riding in the rafts there is more time to stop and explore the historical sites, hot springs, or go for a hike along the way.
The canyon scenery of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is truly breathtaking. On this 100-mile stretch of the Frank Church Wilderness, we float through the heart of the largest wilderness area in the continental United States and drop 3,000 feet in elevation. Each day on this exciting river adventure is unique in activities and scenery, the abundance of which makes the combination trip the most popular option for guests who want to experience it all.
For specific information on the fishing or rafting portions of the Combo trip on the Middle Fork, be sure to check out the Middle Fork Salmon Fishing Page and Middle Fork Salmon Rafting Page.
Each individual person in your group can choose to further customize their trip between the fishing, rafting, or combination options. Please contact us for more details regarding such customizations.
Helfrich River Outfitters, Inc. is operated under a special use permit with the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Helfrich River Outfitters, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider.
River Accommodations
Glamping
Camping with Helfrich Outfitters on the Middle Fork is better labeled as ‘Glamping’, or glamorous camping, because of the deluxe accommodations that are provided at every campsite. Upon arriving in camp each afternoon, guests can expect everything to be set up and ready for them to enjoy. Each of our spacious tents accommodates 2 guests with comfortable cots and air pads for sleeping. The site is equipped with dining tables, lounge chairs, a hot shower, warm water wash station, hand washing facilities, a privacy toilet, ice and cocktail table, and a complete kitchen.
Arrival
When guests arrive in camp they can pick a tent, grab a cold drink, munch on appetizers, relax and enjoy activities around camp. Each trip is focused on the customer’s interests and guides are available to lead activities by request.The afternoons and evenings provide plenty of time for additional fishing, swimming, hiking, artifact hunting, photography, playing games, soaking in hot springs, reading a good book with toes in the water or just relaxing and watching the river float by.
Cuisine
The gourmet food on the Middle Fork makes this trip even more inviting. All meals are prepared in Dutch ovens and on the barbeque over open coals. Fresh baked Dutch oven breads, made from scratch, are prepared each day along with top quality meats and fish. Each meal is sure to please and are all accompanied by plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Duel entree dinners and a wide variety of side dishes provide great options at each meal. If there is any room left in ones stomach after the evening’s premier event, a delightful dessert is sure to follow.
Beyond the Banks
Hot Springs
The Middle Fork is known for it’s natural hot springs. These hot springs are places where hot water naturally bubbles up from the earth and provides warm pools abundant in minerals. From natural rock pools and hot waterfalls to a handmade wooden tub, each of the five best hot springs along the river is unique and offers a great chance to relax and soak in the hot mineral water. Be sure to experience some or all of these warm relaxing springs during your river trip.
Hiking
Each day our guests have the chance to experience wonderful activities both on and off the river. Guests who would like to be more physically active will love the abundant hiking opportunities on trails both along the river and away from the river to visit unique sites. Hikes along the river will take you to stunning waterfalls, natural hot springs, native American historical sights and old homesteads.
Historical Sights
Well before people began visiting the Middle Fork for recreation, it was home to the Sheepeater Indian tribe and later minors and homesteaders. The Middle Fork of the Salmon no longer has people living along it’s banks however there are still many native american camps and homestead sights still noticeable. During your trip we would love to share these historical sights with you and tell the fun stories that go along with them..