Payette River
The Payette River is one of Southwestern Idaho's most popular rivers
for fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Offering a wide variety of habitats
and rapids, the Payette has something for everyone. Located just about
45 minutes from Boise, it is easily accessible for anyone looking for
great fishing or exciting whitewater.
As a main tributary to the Snake River, the Payette has 3 major forks; the North fork, South fork, and Main. The South fork consists of class III and IV rapids, while the North fork has 15 miles of continuous class V rapids. The Main part of the Payette begins where the North and South forks meet, about 45 minutes north of Boise in an area called Banks.
For paddling and rafting, this area is great for people of all levels. For a more adventurous trip, the North fork is a challenge with its great amount of class V's. There are several outfitters in the area ready to take you out for a full or half day of whitewater fun in any of the areas.
If you are looking to fish the Payette, the wide range in elevation provides a variety of fish and habitats, making fishing this river a wonderful experience. Whether you want to fish the coldwater or warmwater, or just raft the whitewater, the Payette is a can't miss experience.
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