More Logistics – Shuttles

The South Fork Angler’s shop is a convenient stop for picking up a fishing license and arranging a shuttle. It is also a good idea to inquire what flies have been working and ask any other questions you may have. For non-Idaho residents the license is $8.00 per day. South Fork Angler’s can also arrange a shuttle (or you can contact directly South Fork Shuttles or Snake River Shuttles). It is currently $30.00 for a shuttle from Conant (right behind the shop) to Byington. The Shop has a form to fill out to indicate the details, i.e., put in, take out, where to leave keys, vehicle license plate number and description. For the keys, I always indicate to leave them under the mat, locked in the vehicle. Some people may not have a spare set of keys and will indicate to leave the keys unlocked in the car or to lock car and leave keys on top of a certain tire. The form requests when the car needs to be at the pull out and your cell phone number. A couple of times I have arrived at the pull out prior to when I indicated that the car needed to be there, so it is wise to indicate a little sooner than when you think you’ll really be there. By the way, shuttle services have worked real well for me. I have found they operate well and are quite dependable. I have even called when I’ve arrived early and they have promptly delivered my rig.

A shuttle explanation: After putting your drift boat or raft into the river where you are putting in, you leave your car in the parking lot. While you are floating the river, the shuttle company moves your vehicle to where you indicated was your take out. When you arrive at your destination, your vehicle is there waiting for you.