Before you go
Plan your Montesano trip.
Your license, what to bring, how we meet and the booking policy, all in one place.
- Montesano, Washington
- 15’ Stealth Craft drift boat
- Up to 3 anglers
- All gear included
Your Washington license
Every angler needs a valid Washington fishing license and a Catch Record Card for salmon and steelhead before the trip. Both are sold online through WDFW at wdfw.wa.gov.
What to bring
- Rain gear and warm layers
- Polarized sunglasses
- A hat and sunscreen
- Non-slip footwear
- Food and drinks for 8 hours
- Your license and Catch Record Card
Meeting time and place
Meeting time and launch spot change with river flows, weather and fish activity. After you book, Griffin calls you to confirm the plan. Trips usually start around 6:00 AM.
Booking and cancellation
- A deposit holds your date; the balance is due on the day
- Cancel more than 7 days out and we move you to another open date
- Inside 7 days, payments are forfeited
- If Griffin cancels for weather or safety: reschedule or refund
At a glance
| Base | Montesano, WA |
| Start | Around 6:00 AM |
| Length | About 8 hours |
| License | Required (wdfw.wa.gov) |
| Gear | Included |
or call or text (360) 580-6950
Questions
Trip day questions
Do I need a Washington fishing license?
Yes. Every angler needs a valid Washington fishing license, plus a Catch Record Card for salmon and steelhead. Buy them online from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at wdfw.wa.gov before your trip.
What gear do I need to bring?
No fishing gear. Rods, reels, tackle and terminal gear are all in the boat. Bring rain gear and warm layers, polarized sunglasses, a hat, non-slip footwear, and food and drinks for an eight-hour day.
Where and when do we meet?
Meeting time and launch spot change with river flows, weather and where the fish are. After you book, Griffin confirms the details with you by phone so you are always fishing the best water that day. Trips usually start around 6:00 AM.
Are gratuities expected?
Never expected, always appreciated. A tip of 15 to 20% for a great day is common across the guiding industry.
Let’s get a bobber down.
Pick your trip, choose a date and hold it online in a couple of minutes. Rods, reels and all the tackle are in the boat.