Catch and release · up to 3 anglers
Trophy wild steelhead trips.
A focused day targeting large, wild steelhead. Every fish is photographed quickly and sent on its way upstream.
- Montesano, Washington
- 15’ Stealth Craft drift boat
- Up to 3 anglers
- All gear included
The fish of a lifetime, released
Wild steelhead are the reason anglers become obsessed with Pacific Northwest rivers. This trip is about putting you in the right water at the right time for one of the biggest fish of your life.
Griffin keeps the day skill-driven and quiet: a rowed drift boat, careful positioning and patient coaching on the subtle takes steelhead are famous for, sometimes just a tick in your line or a pause in the drift.
How we handle wild fish
- Every wild steelhead released
- Fish kept wet with minimal time out of the water
- A quick photo, then a full revival
- Gear matched to land fish quickly
Late winter and early spring bring the largest wild fish. Those dates go first, so reach out early.
Trophy wild steelhead
| Length | About 8 hours |
| Anglers | Up to 3 |
| Rate | $350 per angler |
| Best window | Late winter, early spring |
| Fish | 100% catch and release |
or call or text (360) 580-6950
From the boat
Days on the water
What anglers say
From the people in the boat
Josh N. · Facebook review
A beginner and a veteran, same boat
“Griffin was super patient and helped me get up to speed enough to hook and reel in some super nice coho salmon, even with hardly no experience of my own! He was able to handle both a beginner and a seasoned veteran together on the same trip.”
Danielle B. M. · Facebook review
Best fishing experience
“Griffin is professional, safe and instructional. This was my first time drift fishing, he provided excellent instruction, demonstration and encouragement. Our first day, we limited in 20 minutes.”
Richard J. · Facebook review
On the #1 mark
“Griffin will get you into the fish, you just have to listen to his tips on how to get them in the boat and you will come home with some nice fish! I have fished with all different guides, this man is on the #1 MARK!!”
Questions
Before you book
Can I keep a wild steelhead?
No. Wild steelhead are always released on this trip, and Washington rules protect wild fish. Hatchery fish caught on other trips can be kept within the limits.
When is the best time to come?
Fall is salmon season, winter is prime for winter steelhead, and summer brings summer-run steelhead. Popular winter and fall dates book up early, so reach out as soon as you know your dates.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Steelhead and salmon fishing happens in rain, wind and cold, and grey days are often the best. If conditions are unsafe or the river blows out, Griffin will move your date or work out a fair solution with you.
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.