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SOUTH FORK OUTPOST CAMP
Floating in the "canyon" on the South
Fork of the Snake"
Idaho's South Fork of the Snake River
is one of the best wild Cutthroat fisheries in
America. The mighty Snake River rushes from
Palisades Reservoir through a "tail water" section
that not only provides one of the best fisheries in
the world, but also includes some of the most
untouched and spectacular scenery in the United
States. As an experienced angler or someone who just
wishes to enjoy the great outdoors, this is a great
western overnight camping experience.
The
canyon section of the South Fork is one of the last
great overnight scenic trips in the west. The
stationary tent camp is nestled in the deep canyon
surrounded by towering cottonwoods. An abundant
variety of wildlife inhabits the canyon - Bald
Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and plenty of moose to
name a few.
The
South Fork has a population of well over 7000 fish
per mile, with wild cutthroats averaging 14 to 16
inches, as well as rainbows and hybrids. You will
also find brown trout that can grow much larger,
some in excess of 10 pounds. The South Fork was the
home to the Idaho State record brown trout weighting
in at 26 pounds. Although the South Fork is best
known for it's dry-fly fishing, other methods such
as streamer fishing, casting big flies under cut
banks, or dead drifting a bead head nymph, along the
numerous gravel bars can be very effective. Whether
you choose to only drift or to stop along the
numerous gravel bars to wade some of the smaller
channels, your day on the South Fork will be truly
memorable.
Upon
arriving at camp you will find cocktails and hors
d'oeuvres being served around a roaring campfire.
Pull up a chair and relax. Each guest tent has wood
floors, cots with mattresses, night stand with a
lantern, nylon sleeping bags lined with sheets and a
zip-in polar fleece liner if necessary.
As the sun sets in the canyon you
will hear the sounds of the rushing river or an owl
off in the distance. Your dining experience will be
under a canopy of stars. The chef and camp jacks
will take your order for a grilled Rib-eye steak
prepared to your specifications, Dutch oven
potatoes, rolls, mixed grilled vegetables, Caesar
salad and homemade peach cobbler, complimented with
fine wine. If you do have special dietary requests
we will do our best to accommodate them. After
dinner take some time to relax around the campfire
with your guide. Share a few stories, a cup of decaf
coffee or indulge yourself with a spot of Port.
Awaken refreshed to the tantalizing
aroma of hot coffee brewing over the campfire, and
the sweet smell of bacon sizzling. As you prepare
for your day enjoy a hearty western breakfast with
your choice of sourdough pancakes, bacon or sausage,
eggs, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. During
breakfast you and your guide will discuss your
options for another day of angling on the South Fork
of the Snake River.
Throughout your second day, you will
continue to fish your way through the canyon until
you reach the take out point.
TRIP REPORT
Fly Fishing Adventures
888-347-4896
flyfish@napanet.net
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