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Council, ID Fishing Trip — October

Your Council, ID Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 39°F1.9" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Council

58°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Council + 12 Nearby

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Wild River Adventures - Wild River Adventures
Wild River Adventures

Wild River Adventures

4.9(259)Top Rated
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River Adventures Inc. - River Adventures Inc.
River Adventures Inc.

River Adventures Inc.

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Home to the best Hells Canyon jet boat tours in Idaho, River Adventures will bring you on an escapade filled with breathtaking beauty and amazing wildlife.

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Whitewater Expeditions - Whitewater Expeditions
Whitewater Expeditions

Whitewater Expeditions

5(101)Top Rated

Whitewater Expeditions provides scenic tours, fishing charters and jet boat adventures on the Salmon River.

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Hells Canyon Adventures - Hells Canyon Adventures
Hells Canyon Adventures

Hells Canyon Adventures

5(74)Top Rated
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Salmon River Drifters - Salmon River Drifters
Salmon River Drifters

Salmon River Drifters

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Come see what Idaho Steelhead are all about! Salmon River Drifters offers guided Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing trips on the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho.

SalmonSteelhead
Riggins, Idaho
Rapid River Outfitters LLC - Rapid River Outfitters LLC
Rapid River Outfitters LLC

Rapid River Outfitters LLC

4.9(28)Top Rated

Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River. Your Steelhead Advantage.

SalmonSteelhead
Riggins, Idaho
S & S River Outfitters - S & S River Outfitters
S & S River Outfitters

S & S River Outfitters

5(18)Top Rated

Experience an unforgettable Idaho fishing trip with S & S River Outfitters. Catch Steelhead, Salmon, Bass, Trout, and monster Sturgeon Snake or Salmon River, Hells Canyon or the River of No Return wilderness trips!

Largemouth BassSalmonSpeckled Trout
Riggins, Idaho
McCall Angler - McCall Angler
McCall Angler

McCall Angler

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Want to Fly fish in McCall, Idaho? We're McCall's premier outfitter. Click here for lessons, rentals, guided trips, fishing reports, and more.

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Wapiti River Guides - Wapiti River Guides
Wapiti River Guides

Wapiti River Guides

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Idaho Steelhead Guides - Idaho Steelhead Guides
Idaho Steelhead Guides

Idaho Steelhead Guides

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McCall, Idaho
The Last Resort Outfitter LLC - The Last Resort Outfitter LLC
The Last Resort Outfitter LLC

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Idaho Bass Guides Hca - Idaho Bass Guides Hca
Idaho Bass Guides Hca

Idaho Bass Guides Hca

Cambridge, Idaho

freshwater
Cambridge, Idaho
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Riggins7 guides · 47 miMcCall2 guides · 20 miNew Meadows2 guides · 36 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Idaho Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30.50
Non-Resident$98
Requirements

Required for ages 14+. Steelhead and salmon permits sold separately.

Buy License Online — Idaho

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:Varies by water body

Regulations vary greatly by location. Consult the Idaho Fish and Game regulations booklet for specific water body rules.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for potential exceptions.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some areas may have more restrictive limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules.

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