Methow River Steelhead
Methow River Fly Fishing Guides
Methow River steelhead fly fishing:
We continue our conservation effort through Long Live the Kings LLK and TU Wild Steelheaders United in there tireless work helping conserve wild fish and the sport fishing industry..
The Columbia river:
The worlds largest combined run of salmon and steelhead. The extent of conservation and technology developed to provide safe passage of smolt down stream and adults upstream has been paying dividends. With huge Chinook runs spawning throughout the Columbia and its tributary, the Methow River system is one of its gems with large runs of salmon, native cutthroat on the prowl, steelhead holding in every likely spot, and huge bull trout lurking. The Methow River is returning to the fishery I remember as a young boy and I am sure my grandfather is looking on with a huge smile.
Methow Steelhead Photos
Methow Steelhead Highlights
- Season: September - November
- Target Species: Summer Steelhead
- Techniques: Spey Swing, Nymph, Centerpin Float
- Headquarters: Winthrop, WA
Methow River Steelhead
The steelhead of the main stem originally were about 15 lbs. on average, with various smaller subspecies utilizing upper reaches and tributaries. Now, with Federal supplemental brood stocking influence, the Methow River steelhead run has returned substantially, and most of these fish are of the 4 to 10 lb. range with the larger native fish still there and returning better every season. We find a few steelhead over 15 pounds every season, and many of those are likely strays from the Snake River system.
Every season we are finding that more and more true wild steelhead are returning home to the Methow River. The supplemental brood stocking system is working wonders and accounts for half of our caught steelhead with another 25% or more being hatchery fish without adipose fins that we are happy to keep.
Methow River fly fishing Guide Rates
Methow River Day Fishing Trips
**Day Trips Include: guide, flies, all terminal tackle and necessary fishing gear.**
**Not Included: Washington State sales tax, all necessary Washington State fishing licenses and tags, and travel to and from your guide meeting location.**
**Guide will provide cooler with ice, drinks and snacks. Guest will need to bring their own light lunch.**
** Simple River Side Lodging includes: Breakfast, lunch, potluck style dinners, guide, shuttle when available, any gear needed. Not Included: Washington State fishing license, Washington State tax, upper Columbia fishing endorsement and travel. Due to recent fire damage to the area this option is no longer available until the rebuild.**
Inquire Now About The Methow Steelhead Trip
Send a Message
Fill out the form below and we will get back to you shortly
Call Now
253-307-3210