Northwest Fishing Reports

I am fishing with a friend on the Olympic Peninsula next week but am not sure which river we are targeting. What is running up the rivers at this time? Thanks.

I am excited to hear that. I hope we get a chance to have some bent poles.

I am coming out to visit my daughter on the OP and plan to do some fishing there again. I have had some luck on several of the rivers on past visits. This time our visit will be in early September. What can we expect at that time of the year on the OP rivers? thanks.

...and they actually posted that clip? amazing

Hey quad, yes, I do remember and just recently saw one of your replies to me. If I think Seattle may be a possibility, I'll let you know. I do want to fish so I may have to go where the opportunities are!

I am definitely interested in giving it a try. Toni, do you need company on a fishing jaunt?

My wife and I are visiting our daughter the last week of September and first week of October. She lives near Hoquiem in western WA. I am retired, non-smoker, lite drinker and a fisherman. I would love to go out on fresh or salt. I can drive to Seattle area if necessary but prefer no further than Oly...

men, thanks for the advice. I hope to give it a go.

I am visiting family near Ocean Shores and want to try some fishing. The recent post mentioned fishing the jetty. Where is the jetty? Is it at the south end of the road at OS? Is the fishing better at certain tides? Any other suggestions? Where to get bait? Can I buy it? Someone mentioned using stor...

Does anyone have suggestions for having a good fishing experience without paying the price of an all day guided trip. If I were sharing the cost with someone, that would be the way to go, but I am taking my wife and must pay the full fare of at least $450.00 (it seems). I appreciate all that a guide...

I have done a good bit of research on our trip and fishing during our travels. It seems the expense of hiring a guide for a float fishing day is more than I want to spend. I see nothing less than $450 $500 for a day for two people. Since my second person is my wife, there is no one to split the cost...

Steve, Thanks for that site. I'm headed there now. Rich

Has anyone fished the Smith River in Northern California? I will be in Crescent City CA in mid-July and am told it is an excellent river for fishing. What is there? How do you fish it? Is there shore/river bank fishing? What type of tackle? lures? etc. Any suggestions and opinions are appreciated?

Rollin, I have already changed our route several times based on the research I am doing. I see us on Route 90 into Washington but not sure about the route before that. From the costs of the guided float trips I am seeing, it looks less and less that I can afford to pay that much $$$$. I will continu...

I will be vacationing in the USA northwest this June/July. I live on the (crowded) East coast. I want to take an all day guided fishing trip. I want to have the chance to catch fish and to see some beautiful scenery. I will be in Wyoming, Idaho and Washington. Where do forum folks think my best chan...

Folks, Merry Christmas to all! My research so far seems to indicate I need to develop some expertise in flyfishing. As a practicing "spinnerman", can I get that done? Any suggestions besides just doing it? Thanks

Folks, Merry Christmas to all! My research into fishing these regions seems to indicate I have to get a bit of expertise in flyfishing. Can a "spinner" get that done?

Folks, Thanks for the responses so far. I am already totally excited and wish this trip wasn't 6 months away.

Thanks. I will put a note on my route map. I hear Bozeman is a beautiful place.

Folks, we are driving to the Olympic Peninsula from the Midwest in June/July to visit our daughter. It will be a leisurely vacation drive and we will stop when and where we choose. Since we will be driving through some of the best and most beautiful fishing spots in the USA, does anyone have places ...