Hughes River Expeditions is taking reservations for 2023 & 2024. Check with the HRE office if we can be of help. Call us today 800-262-1882 or contact us online.
2023 will be the 47th year the Hughes Family has owned and operated Hughes River Expeditions, Inc. as a family business.
2023 – Middle Fork of the Salmon
5 or 6 Day Expedition – 75 or 100 River Miles
| Dates | Length | Adult | Youth |
| June 4-8* | 5 Days | $2,885 | $2,725 |
| June 13-18 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| June 22-27 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| June 30-July 5 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| July 8-13 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| July 16-21 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| July 24-29 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| August 1-6 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| August 9-14 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| August 17-22 | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
| August 25-29 | 5 Days | $2,885 | $2,725 |
| September 2-7** | 6 Days | $3,150 | $2,995 |
*Hot-springs & Hikers Special
**September 2-7, Jazz Trip
Deposits to Confirm
- 5 Days $550/person
- 6 Days $700/person
Middle Fork Fishing Boat Rates
- 5 Days – $3,875/angler
- 6 Days – $4,050/angler
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 Stanley to the river is $150/person when required by road, water, and weather conditions.
Book Your Middle Fork Trip Online
2023 – Main Salmon – River of No Return
6 Day Expedition – 81 River Miles
| Dates | Length | Adult | Youth |
| June 24-29 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| July 2-7 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| July 10-15 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| July 18-23 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| July 26-31 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| August 3-8 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| August 11-16** | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| August 19-24 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| August 27-Sept. 1 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
| September 4-9 | 6 Days | $2,600 | $2,475 |
*June 4-12, Middle Fork & Main Salmon Combination “Turn the Corner” Trip
9 days/8 nights. $4250/person. Deposit to Confirm. $700/person.
**Perseids Meteor Trip. Peak viewing August 11-12.
Deposits to Confirm
- 6 Days – $700/person
- 5 Days – $550/person
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee requires collection of $4/day/person. This fee will be added to the above listed trip cost. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students. This institution is operated under special use permit with the Salmon-Challis National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Book Your Main Salmon River Trip Online
2023 – Salmon River Canyons
4 or 5 Day Expedition – 43 or 53 River Miles
| Dates | Length | Adult | Youth |
| July 2-5* | 4 Days | $1,885 | $1,780 |
| July 7-11 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| July 15-19 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| July 22-26 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| July 29-Aug. 2 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| August 5-8 | 4 Days | $1,995 | $1,780 |
| August 11-15** | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| August 12-16** | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| August 18-22 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
| August 26-30 | 5 Days | $2,220 | $2,025 |
*August 8-12, Perseids Meteor Shower, peak viewing August 11-12
**Fish and Chukar Trip. Fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, ocean run steelhead, and white sturgeon. Two guests/boat and guide.
Deposit to Confirm Your Reservation
- 4 Days – $450/person
- 5 Days – $550/person
- 6 Days fall trip – $700/person
Rates include charter jet boat from below Confluence of Salmon and Snake Rivers to Hells Gate Marina in Lewiston. Groups can arrange custom dates. Contact HRE office. This institution is operated under Special Use Permit from Cottonwood Field Office, Bureau of Land Management. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Youth Rate applies to kids, teens, and undergraduate students.
Book Your Salmon River Canyons Trip Online
2023 Selway River Trip
| Dates | Length | Adult / Youth |
| June 18-22* | 5 Days | $3,750 |
| June 26-July 1* | 6 Days | $4,250 |
| July 14-19* | 6 Days | $4,250 |
| July 25-29* | 6 Days | $4,250 |
| Early August Fishing Trip** | 6 Days | $4,500 |
* 10 Guests/6 Guides
** 8 Guest/8 Guides (Fly Fishing Trip)
Deposit: $750/person for 5 Day and 6 Day Trips
Depending on water levels and road conditions, flights may be required to reach the river. When required flight cost is $150/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.
