Local Guided Waters
Trout Fishing on the Skagit River
Spend a day fly fishing one of Washington’s most iconic rivers. Our guided trout trips on the Skagit focus on native rainbow and coastal cutthroat trout in a beautiful freestone setting surrounded by forested banks, mountain views, and classic North Cascades water.
Summer on the Skagit offers a fun mix of dry fly fishing, streamers, and nymphing through riffles, runs, side channels, and soft edges. These trips are a great option for anglers who want to explore moving water, improve their casting and presentation, and experience a quieter side of the Skagit outside of the winter steelhead season.
Trips are tailored to the day’s conditions and each angler’s experience level. Whether you are newer to trout fishing or looking to dial in your approach on a larger Western Washington river, our guides will help with fly selection, reading water, presentation, mending, and fishing techniques throughout the day.
The Skagit is a special place to fish, with clear flows, wild trout, and plenty of room to explore. It is an excellent trip for anglers looking for a scenic, instructional, and rewarding day on the water. This trip is great for the die hard streamer angler or someone looking to improve there skills fishing big water.
Trout Fishing on the Yakima River
Season- April thru September...
Summer is one of the best times to experience trout fishing on Washington’s Yakima River. As flows settle into the season and warm weather brings strong aquatic insect activity, the Yakima offers excellent opportunities for anglers to target wild rainbow and cutthroat trout from a drift boat or raft.
Our guided summer trout trips focus on productive water, seasonal hatches, and the techniques that make the Yakima such a fun and rewarding fishery. Depending on conditions, anglers may fish dry flies, dry-dropper rigs, nymphs, or streamers while covering classic runs, riffles, banks, and soft seams. Summer fishing often includes exciting hopper, stonefly, caddis, and mayfly opportunities, with the chance for memorable surface eats throughout the day.
Whether you are new to fly fishing or an experienced angler looking to dial in the river, a guided Yakima trip is a great way to improve your casting, presentation, reading water, and overall trout fishing skills. Your guide will help with fly selection, rigging, rowing, instruction, and putting you in the best water for the day’s conditions.
The Yakima River is Washington’s only Blue Ribbon trout stream and remains one of the premier summer fly fishing destinations in the state. With scenic canyon floats, healthy wild trout, and consistent summer action, a guided day on the Yakima is a great choice for anglers looking to enjoy a full day of classic Western trout fishing close to Seattle.
Steelhead Trips
Season- May & June for Early summer runs , September 20- November 20 Fall Summer Runs , January 15th- April 15th Winter run
Experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic fisheries with a guided fly fishing trip for steelhead in Washington State. From the rain-fed rivers of the Olympic Peninsula to the classic runs of Puget Sound and Southwest Washington, steelhead fishing here is as much about the setting as it is about the fish.
Our guided steelhead trips are designed for anglers looking to swing flies, read water, and pursue one of the most respected game fish in North America. Whether you are new to spey casting or an experienced two-handed angler, your guide will help you choose the right water, dial in your presentation, and fish each run with confidence.
Washington steelhead are known for their power, speed, and unpredictable nature. A day on the river may involve long casts, quiet moments, changing weather, and the possibility of a fish that you will remember for the rest of your life. We focus on thoughtful, ethical fishing practices, proper fish handling, and a deep respect for the rivers and wild fish that make this region special.
Guided trips can include spey casting instruction, fly selection, sink-tip and line setup, reading water, wading safety, and techniques for both winter and summer steelhead. Trips are tailored to the season, river conditions, and angler experience level.
Whether your goal is to learn the fundamentals of steelhead fly fishing or to spend a full day chasing a grab on legendary Washington water, a guided steelhead trip offers a memorable and authentic Northwest fly fishing experience.
Salmon Trips
Season- Late August- Thanksgiving
Experience the excitement of fly fishing for salmon on Washington’s iconic rivers with a knowledgeable local guide. From swinging flies through classic holding water to stripping baitfish patterns in tide-influenced lower rivers, guided salmon trips offer anglers a chance to connect with some of the Northwest’s most powerful and celebrated fish.
Depending on the season and river conditions, trips may focus on coho, Chinook, chum, or pink salmon. Washington’s salmon rivers offer a wide range of fishing opportunities, from broad gravel bars and deep traveling lanes to smaller side channels and soft edges where fresh fish move upstream.
Guided trips are designed for both newer and experienced anglers. Your guide will help with fly selection, casting instruction, reading water, presentation, safe wading, and understanding how salmon move through river systems. Anglers may use single-hand rods, switch rods, or spey rods depending on the river, season, and fishing style.
A day on the river is about more than just catching fish. It is a chance to experience wild Pacific Northwest scenery, learn effective salmon fly fishing techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for Washington’s salmon runs and river ecosystems.
Whether you are looking to hook your first salmon on a fly or refine your approach for fresh-running fish, a guided Washington salmon trip is a memorable way to fish some of the region’s most exciting seasonal water.
We Guide In different Locations Seasonally . These Trips tend to book out far in advance with limited seasons. Please contact the Shop Or Will directly to find out more . We also partner with a group to provide Full Service Lodging with Gourmet meals and a limited open bar for the angler looking for an all in one package. Day Trips are available as well.
Walk and Wade Trips
Season - June - September for Small Stream, Year around for Coastal Cutthroat
Experience the rivers, streams, and coastal waters of Western Washington with a guided walk and wade fly fishing trip. These trips are designed for anglers who want a hands-on, personal day on the water while exploring some of the most beautiful fisheries in the Pacific Northwest.
Depending on the season and conditions, walk and wade trips may focus on trout, steelhead, salmon, coastal cutthroat, or warmwater species. Your guide will help you choose productive water, dial in fly selection, read currents, improve casting and presentation, and understand the techniques that work best for each fishery.
Western Washington offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities, from small mountain streams and classic trout rivers to Puget Sound beaches and larger river systems. Walk and wade trips are a great option for anglers of all skill levels, whether you are brand new to fly fishing or looking to improve your approach on local water.
Trips are built around current conditions, angler ability, and seasonal opportunities. The goal is not only to catch fish, but to help you become a more confident and capable fly angler while enjoying a day outside in one of the most scenic regions in the country.
To inquire about a trip please contact the shop directly at (206)-325-8988 .
