Greetings from Riggins Idaho and Happy Valentines Day Week.  Well, steelhead fishing is definitely underway on the Salmon River around the Riggins area. It was a busy weekend on the river with bank fishermen, private boaters, guided trips and the Women with Bait ladies trying their luck at catching Idaho’s favorite game fish. Fortunately, there was plenty of river open for “elbow room” since the recent warming trend broke up much of the ice. As of this morning, the Fall Creek, Carey Creek and Sheep Creek ice bridges are gone and the upriver fishing is open almost to Bull Creek! The river is in great condition; an emerald green color (steelhead green, as I call it) with no flow ice, good visibility and at an ideal level.

Earlier this week the White Bird water gauge showed the river level at 4250 CFS and the water temperature at 36 degrees. The Riggins area weather forecast for this week is calling for Thursday afternoon showers through the weekend.  The weather looks to continue to offer great fishing conditions but since river conditions can change quickly (like Idaho weather), I strongly urge you to call us here at Exodus, a local outfitter, tackle shop or friend to inquire how the river conditions are before you plan your fishing adventure (outfitted or self initiated). I am more than happy to answer any questions you have about current river and weather conditions and if you are unfamiliar with my office, I sit right on the river just below the Riggins City Boat Ramp.

Last week, fishing was very good for drift boat guide Brent Sawyer while fishing in some of the most marginal of conditions, due to heavy flow ice. He and two good fishermen; Hill Brandsma and Steve Bands from Wendell, landed 10 fish in 2 days. Also to be noted, first time steelhead fisherman Justin Johnson from Meridian went out Sunday with jet boat guide Rusty Peterson and limited out before lunch. Way to go superstars!

Remember boys, this is the time of year when the River Adventures’ Women with Bait tournament has more women in town than men (rare for Riggins) and the fun is abundant. So if you don’t want to feel left out, come to Riggins and fish with Exodus Wilderness Adventures. If you are A) a boy, and B) have a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, niece or significant other entered in the Women With Bait tournament in 2012, Exodus Wilderness Adventures is offering you $10.00 off your charter when you fish with Exodus from February 1 until March 3, 2012.

Exodus Wilderness Adventures offers Full-day and Half-day guided fishing trips on Idaho’s Salmon River, by drift boat or heated jet boat, based on your party size and preference.  As always, an experienced guide, lunch, snacks, hot/cold beverages and all fishing equipment are included.

Regular Drift Boat rate is $2o5/per person
Regular Jet Boat rate is $1175/boat

To learn more about seasons, fly or spin fishing, and drift or jet boat trips: call us at 1-800-992-3484, email us at riverescape@frontier.com, or visit us online today.

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