I'm planning a trip to Idaho with my daughter before she goes back to school in a couple of weeks; a few days in Ketchum and a few more in Victor. We want to check a few bucket list rivers. Without naming names, the prices are INSANE. One shop is quoting $425 for four hours of guiding on Silver Creek, so no boat needed, plus $150 per person if we want to use their rods, plus $20 per person for lunch! The Henry's Fork is $725 for a day drift and that doesn't include flies! its bring your own or pay for them. When you add taxes and gratuity and Idaho licenses, its getting close to $1,000 for a day of fishing!

I used to treat myself to about 4 guided trips a year when the going rate was $500. I don't think I'll ever hire a guide again at these prices. its hard to enjoy the day when your teeth are grinding so much. I suppose if there are enough people willing to pay ever higher prices the guide services will charge what the market will bear.