Fishing Schedule

Fall & Winter

Coho Salmon & Steelhead – Humptulips River, or other nearby river

The fall crowds are gone so come play “clean-up” on Coho Salmon and Hatchery Winter Steelhead as they make their way back to our coastal rivers. At times this trip involves casting to and battling large salmon in and around heavy structure. You may experience things that you were taught NEVER TO DO with a fishing rod! Watch these fish chase your lure to the boat, set the hook, and hang on! These trips are unique because we float a large section river each day and only take two anglers plus guide in our drift boats. Multiple boats and guides are available….$280/pp…or $560 private boat for one or two. Multiple boats and guides are available.

Winter & Spring

“I-5 Corridor” Hatchery & Wild Steelhead – Skagit, Nooksack & Cowlitz Rivers

To catch a Steelhead, of any size, is a lifetime accomplishment.  This fishery is one of the most legendary of the entire year and one of the few opportunities to catch a steelhead, and what better place in the world to do so than on a beautiful freestone PNW river. These fish are built like a rocket, and like to fly. There’s no better way to experience all of this than on light spinning tackle…$280/pp on our Drift Boats, or $250/pp on our Jet Sleds.  Multiple boats and guides are available.

Trophy Wild Steelhead – Central Coast

CLOSED…To catch a Steelhead, of any size, is a lifetime accomplishment. But when Steelhead reaches the 20lb or larger mark, to catch and to LAND one is lifetime dream come true. This fishery is one of the most legendary of the entire year and one of the few opportunities to catch a trophy wild steelhead, and what better place in the world to do so than the central Olympic Peninsula. These fish are built like a rocket, and like to fly. There’s no better way to experience all of this than on light spinning tackle. This trophy fishery is strictly “catch, picture, and release”…$280/pp…$560 private boat for one or two. Multiple boats and guides are available…CLOSED.

Spring

Express Style Ocean Lingcod and Rockfish

This fast-action Lingcod and Rockfish trip is as hands-on as you can get and the grounds are plentiful! What you take home is the best part of it all…#fishtacos #fishnchips! Our boats reach the best fishing spots fast and are set-up for the best success during these short seasons. We only take 6 anglers per trip which means you’ll be well taken care of by our captain and deck hand.

– Inside of 300’, March 9-July 13th…$250/pp on our 29’s, or $295/pp on the 42′.

– Deepwater, any depth, June 1-15…$340/pp on our 29’s, or $395/pp on the 42′.

Our 42′ Defiance Pilothouse is equipped with triple outboards, suspension seating, full-size head, and a SEAKEEPER Gyro-Stabilizer resulting in an ultra stable fishing platform, greatly reducing the possibility of seas-sickness, stumbling, or even falling.

Express Style Ocean Halibut and Deepwater Lingcod

This trip needs very little advertising because of the high success rate and limited number of fishing days per year. The season typically runs Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays each week. Only a few fishing days per year. Reserve your boat ASAP…$440/pp on our 29’s, or $540/pp on the 42′.  

Our 42′ Defiance Pilothouse is equipped with triple outboards, suspension seating, full-size head, and a SEAKEEPER Gyro-Stabilizer resulting in an ultra stable fishing platform, greatly reducing the possibility of seas-sickness, stumbling, or even falling.

Spring Chinook Salmon – Columbia & Cowlitz Rivers

Every spring, hundreds of thousands of “the best eating salmon on the planet” flood the mighty Columbia and Cowlitz rivers. These spring Chinook, or “Springers”, average 15-20lbs and are one of the most prized catches in the PNW. They’re also the first salmon run of the year and fresh out of the tidal waters. These chrome bright bullets will give you a serious run for your money! Departs from the Woodland/Kalama area along Interstate 5…$280/pp. *Dates vary year to year.

Express Style Ocean Salmon only, or Salmon & Rockfish Combo (Red & White trip)

If you’re looking for the very best shot at taking home some King and Coho Salmon, or a pile of white-meat Rockfish,  or maybe both, this is your trip. Opt-in for the super popular Salmon/Rockfish combo (Red & White trip) and take this trip to the next level with an additional 7 Rockfish limit! We take just 6 anglers per boat and waste no time getting you to the best fishing grounds aboard our fast 42′ or 29′ Defiance Pilothouse boats featuring twin or triple outboards.

Salmon only…$250/pp on our 29’s, $295/pp on the 42′.

Salmon/Rockfish Combo…$340/pp on our 29’s, or $395/pp on the 42’.

Our 42′ Defiance Pilothouse is equipped with triple outboards, suspension seating, full-size head, and a SEAKEEPER Gyro-Stabilizer resulting in an ultra stable fishing platform, greatly reducing the possibility of seas-sickness, stumbling, or even falling.

Summer

Pink Salmon Run (Odd Numbered Years Only)

Now this fishery, by far, produces the most daily catches of salmon than any other trip offered ANYWHERE on the west coast, period! The Pinks or Humpy’s only run on the odd-numbered years and they come in by the MILLIONS! These fish are tons of fun to catch on light to medium spinning gear or fly rods. Without question this trip is a must do for any angler from the highly experienced to the beginner, young and old!…Sleds $250/pp, Drift Boats $280/pp.

Bouy 10, Columbia River Chinook & Coho Salmon

Quite possibly the most famous and productive salmon fishery on the west coast is the Columbia River at Bouy 10, or “B10”. With every tide large numbers of Chinook (king) and Coho (silver) salmon flood into the river mouth to begin their journey upstream. Located at the border of southern Washington and northern Oregon it appeals to anglers in both states. Book in advance, these dates are limited and also very popular!…$280/pp.

*Express Style Albacore Tuna Trip

Feel the “pick-up” on live bait or cast lures to boiling Tuna on this ONE DAY offshore fishing trip! Our fleet of super fast 42′ and 29′ Defiance Pilothouse boats are fitted with either twin or triple outboard engines and are custom built to get you offshore and back in a hurry! These boats feature a large, fully enclosed cabin with dry seating for 6 and additional covered outside seating. Best of all, you can expect only 6 anglers per boat (plus two crew) on these hardcore 8-10 hour fishing trips!…$480/pp on our 29’s boats, $580/pp on the 42′.

*Prior fishing experience is required.

Our 42′ Defiance Pilothouse is equipped with triple outboards, suspension seating, full-size head, and a SEAKEEPER Gyro-Stabilizer resulting in an ultra stable fishing platform, greatly reducing the possibility of seas-sickness, stumbling, or even falling.

Seattle Salmon Fishing – Puget Sound

With departures from Shilshole Bay Marina (minutes from downtown Seattle), these summer-time Salmon trips on Puget Sound offer a classic PNW saltwater fishing experience, as well as spectacular sight-seeing and wildlife! You can catch up to three different species of salmon on this trip…King, Coho, and Pink. We provide all necessary fishing gear, bait, fish cleaning, and can even sell you a fishing license on the boat. Just come aboard and let’s fish!…$280/pp for the morning 6 hour trip, $240/pp for the afternoon 4 hour trip.

Skagit River King Salmon & Steelhead

Just 45 minutes east of Seattle, the Skykomish river is rich in PNW fishing history. During the summer months, the “Sky” has a run of summer Steelhead and Chinook salmon that overlap making for an overall great local fishing experience. Top that off with beautiful cascade mountain views, and wildlife, and these trips are one of the best we offer. Ask about seeing one of the nations tallest waterfall on your drive home from fishing…$250/pp.

Fall

King & Coho Salmon – Humptulips River

Located on Washington’s central coast, our small Olympic Peninsula rivers yield strong runs of BIG King salmon, lure smashing Coho, and the hardest fighting Chum salmon around. By Thanksgiving weekend, hatchery Winter Steelhead will join the mix along with continued Coho returns and a few Kings still in the system. Our “float” is usually 8-12 miles each day and gives us access to parts of the river that few people can get to. This is our very best freshwater fishing opportunity, period!…$280/pp, or $560 private boat for up to two anglers. Multiple boats and guides are available.