Damn Good Cutthroat Trout Fishing Guides In Idaho

The best cutthroat trout fishing trips in Idaho are:

• Lost River Outfitters
• White Pine Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 cutthroat trout trips in Idaho, and the most popular trips in the area are Idaho Trout Adventure guided by Scott, Premier Trout Slam guided by Scott, and St. Joe River Cutthroat Trip guided by Tyler.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly cutthroat trout guides / fishing lessons in Idaho? Check out our beginner and family friendly cutthroat trout guides in Idaho.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cutthroat trout in Idaho.

The most common fishing techniques in Idaho are fly fishing and wading.

Prices for cutthroat trout in Idaho can range anywhere from about $443 to $1,750, but the average price for a half day trip for cutthroat trout in Idaho is $425. The average price for a full day trip for cutthroat trout in Idaho is $1,052.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for cutthroat trout fishing in Idaho is summer, and most anglers book their trips 65 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Idaho, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Idaho. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Idaho.