It's best to fly into Idaho Falls to get to Three Rivers Ranch. Delta has good service via Salt Lake City. You will be met at the Airport and driven to the ranch by staff.

Arrive Idaho Falls. Meeting and transfer to the lodge; begin fishing independently this afternoon.

Five full fishing days to meet individual objectives. Ranch owner Lonnie Allen and your guide will coordinate your schedule and see that you have ample opportunity to experience McKenzie drift boat fishing, and stream and river wading on a wide variety of watersheds.

Departure day. If you wish to fish any of the streams near the ranch, you may at no extra charge. However, guides for this day are at additional cost, and many return flights leave early on Friday, which prohibits fishing.

There is no guide service on day of arrival or departure. Stays of less than six nights can be arranged. It is possible to stay at the lodge on Friday night at the end of your stay for an additional charge. Additional complimentary casting lessons are offered for beginners.

Note: Non fishing companions will be comfortable at Three Rivers, and the Ranch offers a number of activities for them. We can arrange for a member of the staff to take non anglers on a car tour. The excursion may include a visit to Yellowstone National Park, to Mesa Falls or other scenic tours in Targhee National forest. There are many trails available for day hiking near the Ranch and Harriman State Park offers horseback riding in a beautiful setting. Bird watching is excellent in the area. A separate picnic lunch will be packed for non fishing guests.

Glowing reports from the South Fork of the Snake River highlighted last season. This big river turns on from late July through early October, when some of the West's trout streams turn off due to the summer doldrums. The South Fork complements the Henry's Fork, Teton, and Madison rivers – sections of which can also be productive during the second half of the season. The South Fork yields hefty cutthroats, browns, and a few rainbows. Casting to the river's edge from drift boats is high drama in a breathtaking setting; this river courses through a thickly forested canyon inhabited by nesting bald and golden eagles.

Day trips to the South Fork are available, but driving distance (1 hour 15 minutes one way) makes an optional overnight at an outpost camp sensible. Last year, Three Rivers' outpost camp on the South Fork was very popular. So popular, in fact, that this year guests must give advance notice if they want to go, and the camp will be limited to a maximum of eight anglers (minimum four). The camp is established in advance of the fishing party, and the camp staff prepares hearty campfire dishes including delicious Dutch oven meals.