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Clearwater River
Steelhead
Fishing Trips

Idaho's Clearwater River features some of the largest steelhead in the world. Their called "B-Runs" meaning that they spend more time in the ocean before returning to Idaho's Clearwater River during the fall and winter to eventually spawn in late spring. These "B-Run" steelhead typically spend 3-5 years in the Pacific Ocean which allows them to average 12 pounds with others growing as large as 20 pounds. We want you to experience the pristine beauty as well as the drag-stripping fun that these incredible fish provide.

The trips typically begin in Mid-September and run all the way thru March.

Fall (Sept thru Nov) Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Trips

Clearwater River Steelhead begin to swim in from the Pacific Ocean upstream through the dams on the Columbia River and Snake River then into the fishing grounds of the Clearwater River. Get them while they're hot!

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Winter (Dec-Feb) Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Trips

Winter on the Clearwater River is when the largest steelhead are landed. These days will also prove to be frosty, but the rewards of a trophy steelhead will prove to heat you up. Techniques during this time are side-drifting eggs or yarn with corkies. Just be sure to be ready when they bite and nearly pull the rod out of your hands!

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Spring (March) Clearwater River Steelhead Fishing Trips

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The early spring is when these fish start to get really active as the water begins to warm from the winter and new water flows into the Clearwater River per the many creeks and drainages which feed the river as spring rains begin. This is the time of year which is considered the 'pre-spawn' and our tactics change to side-drifting beads or other egg/roe like imitations.

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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU

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* Hells Canyon Sport Fishing operates under a special use permit from the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and is an Equal Opportunity provider and Employer.

IT'S WHAT WE DO...

Fish hard every day – We love what we do so this comes natural.
Take our Job seriously – We are professionals providing a public service.
Doing it right – We put forth the extra effort to make sure every day on the water goes as best as possible.
Take care of and fight for our precious resources – Without rivers full of fish we would be nothing.
Make everyone’s trip special – We are in the business of "Making special memories!"
Pay it forward – We give back to our communities as much as possible because we can and it’s the right thing to do.

At Hells Canyon Sport Fishing we are proud to provide what we feel is a top notch guide service to our clients. A combination of experience, passion and talent all come together right here.

We know that giving an honest 100% and being totally focused will put more fish in the boat at the end of the day. We want to catch more fish than the next guy!

We know to never give up because sometimes by spending that last extra hour on the water can make the whole day. This is true and sometimes going a little above and beyond will make all the difference in our clients fishing experience.

We won’t blow smoke just to get you to book with us. We provide honest fishing reports and do not want you to book if we know fishing will be bad. We try to give you as much information as possible so you can decide if a trip with Hells Canyon Sport Fishing is right for you.

We want to see you catch fish just as much as you do. We do everything we can to put you on fish and put fish in the boat. Our guides won’t just hook fish and then let you reel them in. We want you to hook your own fish and we work hard to make that happen. A boat full of happy clients is our goal each and every day.

Our fish catching ability is well known, but our safety record is just as important to us. All our boats are equipped with lifejacket, first aid kits and other safety equipment. All our guides are trained in CPR and first aid.

Our guides are all licensed in their areas by… The U.S. Coast guard, Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, Oregon State Marine board, Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife. All our guide boats are Safe, Licensed, Bonded & Insured for a liability of 2 million.

These are just some of the things we do every day to be the best that we can be. Be Honest; try harder than the next guy and Fish Till It Hurts! It’s what we do….

Jason Schultz, Owner