Clearwater River Steelhead fishing guides

2011 Steelhead Fishing on the Clearwater River

Idaho's Clearwater River is world famous for its large B-Run steelhead. Our company specializes on providing no nonsense, high quality trips for those anglers who want the very best fishing experience. We attend to every detail and customize each trip - Our policy is the fishing experience is about you.

Now booking guided fishing trips for Clearwater B-run Steelhead.

Fishing from Lewiston Idaho to Orofino ID

Clearwater River Guides has been providing custom fishing excursions for steelhead and salmon on the Clearwater River

Clearwater River Information:

The Clearwater River is a major tributary of the Snake River, and it is entirely within the state of Idaho.

The cities of Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington are situated at the mouth of the river where all upriver migrating steelhead and salmon must pass on their way to up river spawning areas or hatcheries.

We operate from these communities which are convenient to airports and major highways. Numerous quality lodging establishments, restaurants and shopping are available for our visitors.

Idaho's Clearwater is a small to medium sized river with flows fluctuation both naturally and through water release from Dworshak Dam. Water flows can be vary considerably but can go as low as 2400 to 2800 cps. This low flow situation presents a good opportunity for fly fishers to fish some of the better runs with ease. Even though the river may be very low anglers wading need to be aware that boating activity will continue and take care not block navigation channels.

Flows at this level can also present problems for boaters who are not familiar with the river. Water levels will fluctuate from fall rain and dam outflows. Late season freezing in the upper rivers may also cause a second low flow period but this is usually not as dramatic as the initial fall period.

Steelhead occurring in this river are both hatchery produced and naturally breeding wild fish from the upper tributaries of the Clearwater. Anglers may harvest only hatchery identifiable fish, those with missing adipose fins.

The Clearwater is well known throughout the country for it's large fish and open winter conditions. Unlike the Salmon River drainage the main stem Clearwater almost always remains ice free due to the moderating effect of dam flows.

Wild fish should be treated with care and not removed from the water.

Guided fishing in the state of Idaho is controlled and regulated by Idaho Guides and Outfitters Licensing Board. There are a limited number of businesses that are allowed to operate on these waters. When booking trips for fishing in Idaho make sure you do business only with the legitimate licensed outfitter operating on the waters you wish to fish.

Clearwater River Guides is licensed to operate on the Clearwater River from Lewiston to Orofino, Idaho.

We run power boats only.

Available fishing dates for 2011 - 2012 Steelhead season.

December and January, All available dates have been booked for this steelhead season. See you next year!

For rates and information visit our rates page then call 509-751-0410 during business hours for additional info.

Trips originate from the Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, WA area

We will continue to provide the same quality fishing experience for our guests but under our new name. At this time all trips are owner run. Giving you the very best experience possible.

since 2000 under the business name Snake River Guide Service.