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I'm looking for some good maps of the Salmon River, Snake River and the Clearwater River. Something showing holes, common areas, rapids, boat ramps, camp sites, etc. I just bought a jet boat and would like to get to know the rivers better. I have found a pretty good map online at the BLM website but I couldn't get it to print. Any suggestions?
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Sorry I don't know a lot about detailed maps. I just use the big red book of Idaho Maps, or google earth most of the time when I am learning new areas.

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I use National goegraphic Idaho TOPO, Mapsource, and google earth. Between the three I can just about figure out most things for maps. Ron
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Unfortunately there just isn't anything out there like you describe that I know of.

As was noted above, you can learn some of what you are seeking via Google Earth, Topo and other sources but the rest takes going with someone that has knowledge of the local areas. You might consider joining a group like the White Water Association out of Boise or Lewiston. They run the rivers you mention on a regular basis and have a set up with communications so you follow an experienced jet boater through the difficult areas until you are familiar with the waters!
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There's a good map like that of the Snake made by the Fish-n-Map Co. I saw it at Cabela's last time I was there, but I'm sure you can get it other places. It cost $8 and covers Ice Harbor Dam in WA through Lewiston, ID. Also includes the lower part of the Clearwater River.

It's a hydrographic map (means it has depth information). It's printed on plastic instead of paper, so it can get wet and doesn't develop holes where the corner folds.

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Here's their web site, where you can order online:

[url "http://www.fishnmap.com/"]http://www.fishnmap.com/[/url]
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Thanks Stacy for the heads up. I have about 20 of their maps and they have some great info that is a must have for a lot of waters! I hadn't seen the Snake River map in their library but I will be purchasing it from them. They give great service and the maps are virtually indestructible. Their charts also make great wall hangings for your fishing room!
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There was a nice book at Barnes & Noble last year that had a lot of good info in it on various waterways in Idaho. It didn't have holes and depths, but it did show most ramps and a lot of rapids for them (at least on the stretches I know well enough to compare). I can't remember the name of it off hand but it was larger red book and about 1/2 inch thick if I remember correctly. My father in law picked it up last year so I'll try to get the title of it.
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Thanks Belasko. I'll look for it. I think I'll also pick up the map that StacyR suggested. I like that idea of being water proof. Thanks to all for the tips.
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I know that there are some books available to white water kayakers and rafters on a lot of the Idaho waters. You might look for them.
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Stinking Awesome, thanks!!!! I've wondered if there were maps out there like these for waterway further inland. I'm going to order the CJ Strike one.

I used to use some of NOAA charts for the Cook Inlet / Kechemak Bay area. I'm sure alot of you have seen this before, but here is the link to NOAA online charts. It might be helpfull if you were planning a trip to fish the Columbia or head to the Oregon Coast or Puget Sound.

[url "http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/PacificCoastViewerTable.shtml"]http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/PacificCoastViewerTable.shtml[/url]
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