Coeur d’Alene Adventures offers two regions to have many different adventures and fishing trips with great guides in the CDA Idaho and Western Montana areas.
Both North Idaho and Montana watersheds provide the opportunity to catch native cutthroat, rainbow, cuttbow, brown trout, and the occasional pike. We have guides for both fly fishing and spin fishing.
Full days and half days are available for both areas. We are one of the few outfitters that offer an incredible fishing and whitewater rafting combined trip. Think whitewater rapids and catching a 20” trout 30 seconds from each other while meandering through breathtaking scenery. We call it the combo trip on the Clark Fork River! Scroll through our options below.
All CDA area fly fishing trips meet at the river shop near Kingston, ID 35 minutes out of town. We track the river flows, follow the hatches, and understand how the wild and unpredictable weather affects our rivers and streams. Our season is Mid March through Mid November, weather and water level permitting. We pride ourselves on offering true North Idaho fly fishing trips. We feel blessed to be fly fishing Coeur d’Alene Idaho! Guided trips are an excellent way to learn how to fly fish and know what to fish with and when. All trips are private, singular experiences tailored to your skill level.
Spin and fly fishing is available for groups and individuals over the border into Montana on the mighty Clark Fork River. These trips meet in St. Regis, Montana 90 minutes away. Please let us know if you need transportation, perhaps one of our guides can pick you up on the way over. Our whitewater fly fishing trips meet at our headquarters for whitewater rafting and fishing at our private river shop located at 39 Juniper Lane, Alberton MT 59820. The Clark Fork boasts large trout, majestic views, and the occasional pike.
What’s Included: All fishing trips include private guide, fishing gear; this includes flies, rods, poles, tackle, (waders depending on guide and trip choice). We pack life jackets, soft drinks, water, mid day riverside lunch (for full day trips), boat or raft depending on river section, and transportation can be arranged in advance for pick up if needed. We provide a shuttle back to your vehicle post trip. Our trips combine fishing from boat and shore as these northwest rivers are best navigated by watercraft. We have room for one to two people on the Coeur d’Alene River. During the booking process, our Clark Fork trips allow a 3rd or 4th person. Two or three is ideal, four gets a bit crowded, but can still be a great time fishing in and out of the boat(s). We provide wetsuits, splash jackets, and water shoes for whitewater fishing trips as needed for comfort.
What to Bring: Pack sunglasses, a hat/visor, quick dry clothing, strapped sandals or water shoes, fishing licenses, sunscreen, sunwear, layered clothing for spring and fall, and swimwear if you’d like to take a dip to cool off during the summer in between casts.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Area Fishing Options
Coeur d’Alene River Full Day Fly fishing trip with lunch. The Coeur d’Alene River features some of the finest scenery in Northern Idaho. It’s a healthy fishery, filled primarily with cutthroat. It is a short 35 min. drive from Cd’A to the river put in. This is our most popular trip from the Coeur d’Alene area, a wonderful full day event that includes gear, your guide, boat, transportation if needed, shuttle back to vehicle, and picnic style lunch for 1 to 2 Anglers: $595 More Information
Coeur d’Alene River Half Day Fly fishing trip, no lunch. The Coeur d’Alene River is the only location in the world to catch a Westslope Black Tail Cutthroat. Join us for a half day including gear, guide, boat, shuttle for 1 to 2 Anglers: $495 More Information
Lower Clark Fork Scenic Float and Fish Spin or Fly fishing trip. Full or Half Day options available. 90 minutes from Coeur d’Alene on the majestic Lower Clark Fork Region just over the border in Montana. Trip features swimming, spin fishing or fly fishing, private trip, boat can hold up to five people (4 is preferred) Full Day: $575 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Half Day: $475 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Let us know if you need transportation.
Clark Fork River in Western Montana Fishing Trip Options
A 90 minute drive to St. Regis Montana will get you on the Lower Clark Fork River for some exceptional large trout fly fishing and spin fishing. We service this watershed all the way to Missoula. If you want to whitewater fish, this meets two hours from Coeur d’Alene at our Clark Fork River headquarters at the infamous Alberton Gorge entrance for that whitewater stretch. We share this shop with our sister company, Adventure Missoula that holds a dual permit for whitewater rafting and fishing in Western MT.
Missoula Area Fishing Trip Full Day 7-8 Hours, Guide will choose most favorable river for best fishing conditions, includes lunch and all gear $575 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant.
Missoula Area Fishing Trip Half Day 4 Hour fishing trip, guide will choose best location for angler needs and fishing conditions, all provided $475 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant.
Family Combination Fishing and Whitewater Adventure 7-8 Hours, World class one full day trip with a catered lunch features a private 12 mile boat trip, guided fishing, and all gear for whitewater rafting and fishing throughout the day for up to five people. Trip is located 30 minutes from Missoula. $575 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant.
Combo Whitewater Fishing Adventure 7-8 Hours, Frequently reported as the most exciting day ever had on a fishing trip, this guide favorite boasts large fish from the Alberton Gorge whitewater section of the Clark Fork River. Large pools and diverse scenery designated as world class. $575 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Maximum of five participants.
Clark Fork River Full Day 7-8 Hours, We fish a variety of excellent sections and guide will choose best for fishing conditions. Largest river by volume in Montana, majestic and gorgeous scenery. $575 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Maximum of 4 participants.
Clark Fork River Half Day 4 Hours, Mother of all our local rivers, ultimate four hour angling trip features large browns, rainbow trout and pike. $475 (base price includes 1-2 people)+ $75 per extra participant. Maximum of 4 participants.
Blackfoot River Full Day 7-8 Hours, Snow and spring fed river best fished by boat made famous by the movie A River Runs Through It. $575 (base price includes 1-2 people)+ $75 per extra participant. Maximum of 3 participants.
Blackfoot River Half Day 4 Hours, Catch wildly aggressive trout on this legendary fishery. $475 (base price includes 1-2 people)+ $75 per extra participant. Max: 3
Bitterroot River Full Day 7-8 Hours, 1.5 hour drive, Features panoramic views of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and best fished by boat for Native Westslope cutthroat trout, browns, rainbows, and cuttbows. $650 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Max: 3
Bitterroot River Half Day 4 Hours, 1.5 hour drive, Exceptional blue ribbon river attracting people from all over the world, this half day adventure offers beautiful scenery and diverse trout. $600 (base price includes 1-2 people) + $75 per extra participant. Max: 3
Rock Creek Full Day 7-8 Hours, 1.5 hour drive, World class fishery known for its diverse species of trout and habitat. $675 (base price includes 1-2 people) Maximum: 2 Anglers
Packages:
3 Day Trifecta Fishing Adventure (3 independent full days with lunch and gear, no host overnight) This is a three day adventure in the Missoula area that allows anglers to fly fish or spin fish a variety of rivers with our Adventure Missoula Montana river guides, all within a 45 minute drive from town. Discounted package rate is for three days for one to two anglers. $1575 (savings: $150).
2 Day Missoula Angler Adventure (2 independent full days with lunch, no host overnight) Two full days of guided fishing on the majestic Clark Fork River and Blackfoot River with Adventure Missoula! If you have the time, to experience both is unforgettable. Discounted package rate is for two days for one to two anglers. $1050 (savings: $100).