A major tributary to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Big Creek hosts a healthy population of large native trout. The fishing is absolutely incredible! In the summer, Chinook salmon return from the ocean to Big Creek to spawn.
Wildlife abounds in the Frank Church Wilderness surrounding Big Creek, including elk; mule deer; Rocky mountain bighorn sheep; Shiras moose; black bear; wolves; mountain goats; chukar; grouse and more…