We offer a superb selection of quality river equipment. We do our best to match the boats to your particular interests, so be sure to let us know your preferences. Guests often plan to rotate between the various types of craft during the trip. All rafts and inflatable kayaks are self-bailing.
Oar Rafts
The traditional craft, comfortable and exciting to ride, a fine fishing platform, controlled by your guide. We run 13-17 foot oar rafts in our fleet.
Paddle Rafts
Participate in all the action! Your guide captains the paddle team and explains the route through each rapid.
Inflatable Kayaks
Solo and tandem kayaks are used for selected portions of our trips. Great fun!
Fishing Rafts
Two anglers and one guide to each fishing raft. Our fishing rafts are customized for our unique multi-day whitewater infused fly fishing excursions. We use 13′ & 13.5′ Hyside Rafts with custom frames that include a front lean bar with a stripping basket and a rear swivel seat for 2 anglers per boat. Rods, reels and tackle provided.
Supply Boats
Custom-designed boats carry the camp gear, duffle, and extra ice chests on the Middle Fork, Main Salmon and Salmon River Canyons trips. Supply boats allow us to offer guest boats that are comfortable, uncluttered, and especially maneuverable. Each day the supply boater floats ahead to prepare the evening’s camp. When you arrive, your duffle is already unloaded into camp, the tents are pitched, and the kitchen is organized.
Guest Experiences
Hughes River Expeditions Provides:
- All meals beginning with lunch the 1st day and ending with lunch the last day of the trip
- Coast Guard approved whitewater life jackets
- Farmer John wet suits for spring & early summer trips
- Freshly laundered sleeping bags and camp pillows
- Deluxe sleeping pad
- Tent for every two guests, or a tent for singles
- Ground tarps
- Camp Chairs and Tables complete w/ table cloths and REAL plates and silverware.
- Waterproof Bags for your personal gear
- Day Bags
- Camera Boxes
- First Aid Supplies
- Eating Utensils (cups, silver, plates)
- A limited complimentary supply of beverages which includes soda, beer, fruit juice and wine
- Plenty of Ice for Beverages
We’re here to answer any and all of your questions!