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About
| Species | Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass |
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| Waters | Columbia Basin Lakes |
| Trip Types | Walk-and-wade |
| Price | $350–$550 per boat Trips & Rates › |
Trips & Rates
Starting rates. Per boat is one price for the whole private boat, not per angler.
Fishing trips
Yakima float, summer (Mar 1–Nov 14) – full day 6 hr, 1–2 anglers
$550per boat6 hrPrivate boatUp to 2March 1–November 14Yakima float, summer – half day 4 hr, 1–2 anglers
$450per boat4 hrPrivate boatUp to 2March 1–November 14Yakima float, winter (Nov 15–Feb 28) – full day 5 hr, 1–2 anglers
$350per boat5 hrPrivate boatUp to 2November 15–February 28Rocky Ford walk & wade, full day 6 hr – 1 angler
$450per boat6 hrPrivate boatUp to 1Rocky Ford walk & wade, full day 6 hr – 2 anglers
$500per boat6 hrPrivate boatUp to 2Rocky Ford walk & wade, half day 4 hr – 1 angler
$375per boat4 hrPrivate boatUp to 1Rocky Ford walk & wade, half day 4 hr – 2 anglers
$400per boat4 hrPrivate boatUp to 2Methow walk & wade, full day 6 hr – 1 angler
$450per boat6 hrPrivate boatUp to 1Methow walk & wade, full day 6 hr – 2 anglers
$550per boat6 hrPrivate boatUp to 2Methow walk & wade, half day 4 hr – 1 angler
$350per boat4 hrPrivate boatUp to 1Methow walk & wade, half day 4 hr – 2 anglers
$450per boat4 hrPrivate boatUp to 2Methow float trip, full day 6 hr
$550per boat6 hrPrivate boat
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What's Included & What to Bring
Included. Lunch included on full-day trips.
Policies
Per guide, confirm before booking. The Salish Guide doesn't take bookings or deposits.
- Cancellation
- If the guide cancels, the trip is rescheduled or fully refunded.
- Deposit
- $100 deposit at booking.
- Licenses
- Guests buy their own Washington fishing license.
- Payment
- Full payment on the day of the trip; cash, check or card (4% card fee).
FAQ
How can I book my trip?
Online through the booking form on the guide's website.
What's included in my trip?
Gear rental for the day: waders, boots, rods, leaders, tippet and flies.
What's not included in my trip?
A Washington fishing license.
Where and when do we meet?
The guide arranges the meeting time and place with each group.
What to wear?
A hat, sunglasses and a rain coat.
