Rates and Launch Dates
Float Seasons with IWC on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River
- Early Season – early to mid June
- Peak Season – late June through mid August
- Late Season – late August
Our launch date permit allows a maximum of 24 guests per trip.
Peak Season Launch Dates:
*Availability is updated as frequently as possible showing the confirmed availability but may not reflect pending bookings. Please email or call for more information.
2024 SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
- June 23 – (11) spaces available
- July 17 – TRIP IS FULL
- July 25 –TRIP IS FULL
- August 2 – TRIP IS FULL
- August 10 – Full – pending booking…
2024 Peak Season: $2,950 per person (6-day trip)
2025 Peak Season: $3,125 per person (6-day trip)
INQUIRE ABOUT 2026 AVAILABILITY and beyond!
2025 SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
- June 23 – (18) spaces available
- July 17 – TRIP IS FULL
- July 25 –TRIP IS FULL
- August 2 – (24) spaces available
- August 10 – (24) spaces available
During the peak season we offer six-day trips. Shorter trips are offered on early season dates. We also offer child and group discounts.
Early & Late Season Launch Dates:
2024 SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
- June 5 – (23) spaces available
- June 14 – TRIP IS FULL
- August 18 – (4-6) spaces available – pending booking
- August 26 – TRIP IS FULL
$1,925 per person (5-day trip) *typically only applies to June 5th & June 14th launches, August late-season dates are at the 6-day rate.
$2,150 per person (6-day trip)
INQUIRE ABOUT 2026 AVAILABILITY and beyond!
2025 pricing: $2,050 5-day early season, $2,275 6-day late season
2025 SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY:
- June 5 – (24) spaces available
- June 14 – (8) spaces available *pending booking
- August 18 – (24) spaces available
- August 26 – (24) spaces available
There are no additional group or child discounts available on these trips.
*We do have OTHER dates available, and can float whenever the Middle Fork of the Salmon River is floatable, March through May or September through November. ASK US ABOUT AN OFF-SEASON FLOAT.
Fishing Charters and Customized Trips:
We can customize your trip length to fit your needs, anything from 2-7 days. We can also customize group size, staff members, and/or types of boats, just let us know.
For example: 14 fishermen, 2 fishermen per boat, plus one guide per boat for five days.
Availability changes continuously. Please contact us for the number of available openings.
*Prices do not include $4 per day United States Forest Service (USFS) fee or back-country flying if necessary.
Steve Zettel of Idaho Wilderness Company brings over 20 years of experience in providing Idaho’s finest wilderness excursions, with a highly rated safety record. Our entire team looks forward to seeing you on the river.