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RiverBrain

Idaho – US

Class
II
Length
17.7 Mile(s)
Put-in elevation
5,704 Feet
Take-out elevation
5,361 Feet
Typical season
March to October

Current Flow

1,010 CFS

Gauge height: 3.23 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

0.00/hr (12h) 0.00/hr (24h)

Running

Hit some laps

Primary gauge
SALMON RIVER BL YANKEE FORK NR CLAYTON ID Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum700
Average2,000
Maximum7,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

This stretch is mellow and very scenic and an absolute must do for anglers.  From Torrey's Hole down to the town of Salmon you can mainly expect class I to II water.  Drift boats and fishing rigs are the norm here.  For those wanting to fish Rainbow, cutthroat, bull trout and Steelhead; this is your paradise.

Besides the river there is a lot of history in this part of Idaho.  Visit Clayton, ID while you are here to see the old sawmills and mine remnants.

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Torrey's Hole Access 5,704 Feet No No Yes All Vehicles

See info and description here.

Put-In Squaw Creek Access 5,500 Feet Yes No Yes All Vehicles

A dirt lot and ramp on river left.  There is also camping here but it's not the most secluded.

Take-Out East Fork Access 5,361 Feet Yes Yes Yes All Vehicles

This is where the east fork joins the main salmon.  On the penninsula is camping and access.  If you are driving down 75 you can't miss this.

There is also water available here for resupply or fill up.

Camps

Camp Fee Beach Description
Camp No No

A small primitive camp site that is accessible by river and by car.

Holman Creek Camp No No

This camp is only accessible by car as it is on the other side of Highway 75 from the river.

Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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