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Washington & Oregon Salmon, Steelhead, and Halibut Fishing Guides, Charters & Trips
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Eli Rico is also known as the most successful multi-species (Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon & Trout) fishing guides in the Northwest for many years...with Portland and Seattle Clients and those in Eastern Washington too! Eli is also one of the best fly fishing guides! You WILL catch fish with Eli and also learn how to improve your skills while having a great time with an excellent and willing instructor! Eli guides more than 300 days a year. He fishes on the Columbia and its tributaries, Snohomish River system, the Quillayute River system and Olympic Peninsula...in short all areas of the state wherever the fishing is HOT! Serving the Seattle and Portland areas and owner of Hot Shot Guide Service, Eli Rico is one of the most well-rounded Steelhead guides in the Northwest! Washington Fishing - Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon & Trout Trips & Packages
email Eli Rico's Reservation / Charter desk Book a Washington Fishing trip Contact UsPlease enjoy our tips & techniques page. In this section you will find Washington State Fishing information from Eli Rico and other fishing publications and fishing writers on all of the types of successful fishing trips including the Cowlitz river, Columbia river, Skykomish river, Lewis river, Kalama river, Buoy 10, Olympic peninsula rivers and many other Prime rivers of the beautiful Northwest. Included are maps and rigging, We will cover; river fishing conditions, fishing rods, fishing reels, baits, fishing lures, fish run timing and fishing techniques on popular rivers around the Northwest. Please click blue text for quick link to other pages Visit our Steelhead Salmon Guides Fishing Tips & Techniques Pages
Washington State Salmon!
Chinook or Kings are the largest of the Pacific species, with some individuals growing to more than 100 pounds. These huge Salmon are rare, as most mature chinook are under 50 pounds. Chinook or King Salmon is an annual fishing event looked forward to by many of our customers...ask about our Summer Salmon / Sturgeon Combo Fishing Trips
Coho Salmon are a very popular sport fish in the Northwest. This species of Salmon uses coastal streams and tributaries, and is often present in small neighborhood streams. Coho can even be found in urban settings if their needs of cold, clean, year-round water are met
Chum are also very popular sport fish. The 15-30 pound Chum are a great sport fish - they bite eagerly and fight hard...Days of Fish until your arms ache are common...20-40 fish in a day! An annual fishing event eagerly awaited by many of our long time customers
The same species as Rainbow Trout, but rainbow spend their lives in freshwater only - Steelhead spend only part of their life in freshwater. Like Salmon, Steelhead return to their home waters to spawn. Unlike Salmon, they do not die at spawning and can return to the salt water to return even larger!. We can help you develop your steelhead fishing skills and build your fishing confidence - which will yield more hookups! Trips include the legendary Olympic Peninsula rivers and the Skykomish, Lewis, Kalama and Cowlitz rivers among others. Ask about our Summer Steelhead Sturgeon Combo Fishing Trips
A Keeper is a Sturgeon between 42; and 60; in length. This fish may be retained when caught. The Keeper is easily distinguished because it shakes the rod somewhat slowly and will run hard taking much of the line off the reel...ask about our Summer Salmon / Sturgeon Combo Fishing Trips
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