Olympic Peninsula
Salmon Fishing &
Steelhead Fishing

      



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Olympic Peninsula Salmon & Steelhead Fishing Guides for the Quillayute river system as well as the Hoh river.
Home of the healthiest native steelhead populations in the lower 48!
We are located on Washington's Olympic peninsula near the small town of Forks.
Steelhead fisherman from around the world have heard of the rivers we fish the Hoh, Sol Duc and Bogachiel. This area is often referred to as "The Steelhead
Capitol of the World".  These rivers flow from the rain forest slopes of the
Olympic National Park. Spawning beds for the salmon and steelhead have been
well protected from large population bases that have hurt the runs of many rivers
around the country. Motorized vessels are never used in these tranquil waters,
all trips are out of McKenzie style drift boats.

Online Booking is for ocean charters only please call and email to book cabins and guided river fishing Thanks

Fall Salmon fishing October and November
The state has a very large run prediction for the fall salmon season of 2010
and has increased the catch limits in the entire Quillayute river system!

The first rains of the fall begins the annual migration of large runs of salmon into the rivers of the Olympic peninsula. These rivers boast some of the largest silver salmon in the world. They are very numerous and average over ten pounds with several caught over twenty pounds yearly. King salmon also enter the rivers in the fall and can reach weights up to sixty pounds. Limits for salmon is three per day. Most often used techniques are spinners, jigs and occasionally back trolling large plugs when the water is murky.

Steelhead fishing November through April

During late November through January we fish for hatchery steelhead which average 5-15 pounds. In January the first pushes of native steelhead appear in local rivers. Steelhead on Olympic peninsula streams can reach weights of 30+ pounds, several 20+ pound steelhead are taken yearly.

These fish are renowned for there fighting ability, they often jump several times and can quickly empty your spool of line. They are also a considerably smarter fish as opposed to salmon in finding ways to avoid capture. Limit is one fish per angler, although some of our guest choose to catch & release to help preserve one of a handful of areas in the world that still offer world class steelhead fishing.

During steelhead season we fish only one technique, drift fishing. It allows you to hook the fish and is a great learning experience for your personal fishing trips. We use ultra light 9.5 foot GLX GLoomis rods and Shimano stradic reels, makes for a fun fight! During day we will typically fish 12-15 miles of river casting into every conceivable location. Also a few stops for bank fishing, lunch and to take a break.

Saltwater fishing charters out of La Push Marina
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During the summer months of mid April - September our local rivers become low and clear and the fishing gets real tough. This is when we move are operation 14 miles west to the tiny village of La Push. It is lightly fished compared to other Washington ports but offers world class saltwater fishing for halibut, rockfish, tuna and salmon. Click on the saltwater link for details. Thanks

Fishermen of all experience levels are welcome.
A 50% deposit is required
(refundable if notified three weeks in advance)
Rates for the upcoming 2010-2011 steelhead season and the 2011 fall salmon season.
Multi boat trips of up to 12 people can easily be arranged. corporate accounts are welcome.

Gift Certificates from Quillayute River Guide Service

Have you been looking for that perfect present for a family member, co-worker or a good client? We have gift certificates, we find that they make great gifts for Christmas, fathers day, mothers day, anniversaries and other special occasions. The recepitant of the gift will have the convenience of a one year period to schedule a fishing trip on the ocean or rivers that best fits his or her schedule and fishing preference.

Online Booking is for ocean charters only please call and email to book cabins and guided river fishing Thanks

For Booking Information
Contact:

Jim Richeson
Quillayute River Guide Service
Steelhead and Salmon Fishing
Toll Free 1-888-501-5887 Local 360-374-2660
e-mail jricheson@centurytel.net

Jim Richeson
P.O. box 71
LaPush WA 98350

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