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Rainbow Trout

Sawtooth Alpine Lake Fishing Trip, Sawtooth Wilderness

Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho — out of Grandjean

A multi-day horseback trip that sets a camp beside one of the Sawtooths' alpine lakes and stays there to fish. Wild rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout, three-day and three-person minimum.

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This trip is guided by

Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters

Josh Thurber

Josh Thurber

Lead Guide & Outfitter | Experience Director

Duration
3+ days
Season
June – September
Group size
3+
Difficulty
Moderate

About the trip

A multi-day horseback trip that sets camp beside one of the Sawtooths' alpine lakes and stays there to fish. Wild rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout in high, clear water you can only reach with stock or on foot.

Three-day and three-person minimum, from $425 per person per day.

Bring your own rod and tackle and your own Idaho fishing licence.

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The fishing

Target species

Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout

Waters

Lake

Vessel

Walk / Wade (no boat)

License

Angler buys own

Your stay

Lodging
Spike / backcountry camp
Comfort
Rustic
Meals
All meals included
Guiding
Fully guided
Guide ratio
Varies
Languages
English

What's included

  • Licensed guide
  • Meals
  • Lodging
  • Field transportation
  • Group camping gear

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Fishing license
  • Tackle & bait

Getting there

Sawtooth Wilderness, Idaho — out of Grandjean — approximate area
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About the outfitter

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Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters

Sawtooth Wilderness Outfitters runs out of Grandjean, Idaho, on the south fork of the Payette River at the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness.

Josh Thurber

Josh Thurber

Lead Guide & Outfitter | Experience Director

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