Hughes River Expeditions is taking reservations for 2025 & 2026. Check with the HRE office if we can be of help. Call us today 406-540-4450 or contact us online.
The Hughes Family has owned and operated Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. as a family business since 1976.
Main Salmon River - Schedule & Rates
| June 16-19* | 4 Days | $1,995 | $1,875 |
| June 24-28 + | 6 Days | $2,455 | $2,325 |
| July 2-7** | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| July 10-15 | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| July 18-23 | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| July 26-31 | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| August 3-8 | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| August 11-16*** | 6 Days | $2,875 | $2,699 |
| August 19-24 | 6 Days | $2,455 | $2,325 |
| August 27-September 1 + | 6 Days | $2,455 | $2,325 |
| September 4-9 | 6 Days | $2,455 | $2,325 |
*Whitewater and Wildflowers Special on the Main Salmon River of No Return.
**Fourth of July on the magnificent Main Salmon River of No Return.
***Perseids Meteor Trip. Peak viewing August 11-13.
+Annual Jazz Trip
Deposit to Confirm Your Reservation
5 Days – $550/person
6 Days – $700/person
Middle Fork of the Salmon River - Schedule and Rates
5 or 6 Day Expedition – 75 or 100 River Miles
| June 4-8* | 5 Days | $3,350 | $3,225 |
| June 13-18** | 6 Days | $3,555 | $3,425 |
| June 22-27 | 6 Days | $3,625 | $3,499 |
| June 30-July 5 | 6 Days | $3,775 | $3,625 |
| July 8-13 | 6 Days | $3,755 | $3,625 |
| July 16-21 | 6 Days | $3,775 | $3,625 |
| July 24-29 | 6 Days | $3,775 | $3,625 |
| August 1-6 | 6 Days | $3,775 | $3,625 |
| August 9-14+ | 6 Days | $3,775 | $3,625 |
| August 17-22+ | 6 Days | $3,555 | $3,425 |
| August 25-29+ | 5 Days | $3,350 | $3,225 |
| September 2-7+ | 6 Days | $3,555 | $3,425 |
| September 11-16+ | 6 Days | $3,555 | $3,425 |
| September 20-25+< | 6 Days | $3,555 | $3425 |
*June 4-8 Whitewater & Wildflowers Special
**June 13-18 Hot-Springs & Hikers Special
+Mid August to Mid September is PRIME FLY FISHING SEASON!
< Cast & Blast Opportunity
Deposits to Confirm
- 5 Days – $550/person
- 6 Days – $700/person
Middle Fork Fishing Boat Rates
(based on 2 anglers/boat and guide)
- $995 Additional/Angler
Payment Notes:
- Final Payments are due 60 days prior to Launch.
- Recreation Enhancement Act Fee requires collection of $4/day/person. This fee will be added to the above listed trip cost.
- This institution is operated under Special Use Permit by Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students.
- Flight cost from Salmon to the river is around $225/person.
Selway River - Schedule and Rates
| June 29-July 2* | 6 Days | $4,750 | Inquire |
| July 7-12* | 6 Days | $4,750 | Inquire |
| July 15-20* | 6 Days | $4,750 | Inquire |
| July 23-28* | 6 Days | $4,750 | Inquire |
| August 8-13 | 6 Days | $5,600 | Inquire |
* 10 Guests/6 Guides
~ 8 Guest/8 Guides (Fishing Trip)
Deposit: $750/person
Depending on water levels and road conditions, flights may be required to reach the river. When required flight cost is $300/person payable to pilots at the time of your flight.
This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from the Bitterroot National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Salmon River Canyons - Schedule & Rates
4 or 5 Day Expedition – 43 or 53 River Miles
Dates are available upon request with groups of 10 or more. Inquire with the Office online or at 406-540-4450.
| July 31-August 4*+ | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| August 18-22* ~ | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| August 25-29 *~ | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| September 1-5 *~ | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| September 8-12 *~ | 6 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| September 15-19 *~ | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
| September 22-26 *~ < | 4 Days | $2,300 | $2,100 |
*Charter for 10 or more clients
~ Smallmouth Bass Prime Fishing Season
< Cast & Blast Opportunity
+ Prime Family Vacation Date
Deposit to Confirm Your Reservation
- $550
We’re here to answer any and all of your questions!