Summer/Fall Steelhead
Klickitat River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
The Klickitat River in south central Washington is arguably the state's greatest
summer steelhead river. Lucky for us, the "Klick's" mouth is a short ten mile drive
from Larimer Outfitters' home base in Hood River, Oregon. The river originates
from the snow fields and glaciers of nearby Mt. Adams. On it's course south to
the Columbia, the river cuts it's way through a breathtaking gorge. While the river
meets the Columbia only twenty miles west of Oregon's Deschutes river, the
landscape, flora, and fauna are dramatically different. The river rests in the
transition zone between high desert, and high alpine. A myriad of pines and oak
trees line the river creating overhead cover and shade as well as a totally different
atmosphere than the nearby Deschutes.
summer steelhead river. Lucky for us, the "Klick's" mouth is a short ten mile drive
from Larimer Outfitters' home base in Hood River, Oregon. The river originates
from the snow fields and glaciers of nearby Mt. Adams. On it's course south to
the Columbia, the river cuts it's way through a breathtaking gorge. While the river
meets the Columbia only twenty miles west of Oregon's Deschutes river, the
landscape, flora, and fauna are dramatically different. The river rests in the
transition zone between high desert, and high alpine. A myriad of pines and oak
trees line the river creating overhead cover and shade as well as a totally different
atmosphere than the nearby Deschutes.
About the Fishery: The Klickitat is Washington's premier fall steelhead fishery.
Spey anglers will love the river's endless water. If nymphing is more your style,
the Klickitat can give up some huge days. We let you decide how you want to fish.
Time of Year:
September through November
Price:
Full day float trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$475.00/day
Book Your Trip Today:
You may submit a Booking Request on-line, or if you would like to talk to us in
person, please give us a call at 541.490.9446. We can set up your trip or answer
any questions you may have. Read Our Release & Waiver Agreement
Booking Policy:
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your trip. All deposits are due at the time of
your booking. Deposits are non-refundable within 60 days of the start date of the
trip. Trips cancelled due to water conditions will be rescheduled or refunded.
What is included with your guide trip?
All of our guide trips include a big stream side lunch, beverages, boaters
passes,shuttle fees, and transportation from a designated meeting site. We carry
a small fly shop's worth of flies though we recommend bringing a selection as
well. Rods and waders available upon request prior to your trip.
What is NOT included with your guide trip?
Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.
Spey anglers will love the river's endless water. If nymphing is more your style,
the Klickitat can give up some huge days. We let you decide how you want to fish.
Time of Year:
September through November
Price:
Full day float trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$475.00/day
Book Your Trip Today:
You may submit a Booking Request on-line, or if you would like to talk to us in
person, please give us a call at 541.490.9446. We can set up your trip or answer
any questions you may have. Read Our Release & Waiver Agreement
Booking Policy:
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your trip. All deposits are due at the time of
your booking. Deposits are non-refundable within 60 days of the start date of the
trip. Trips cancelled due to water conditions will be rescheduled or refunded.
What is included with your guide trip?
All of our guide trips include a big stream side lunch, beverages, boaters
passes,shuttle fees, and transportation from a designated meeting site. We carry
a small fly shop's worth of flies though we recommend bringing a selection as
well. Rods and waders available upon request prior to your trip.
What is NOT included with your guide trip?
Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.
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Atmosphere isn't the only difference, the Klick's steelhead on average are
considerably larger than their summer run cousins to the east. Average fish will
weigh 8 to 10 pounds, however the river is home to many larger steelhead.
It's not uncommon to encounter 12 to 15 pound steelhead on the Klickitat. Every
once in a while, you'll hook one of the river's true giants. Twenty pound plus
steelhead are possible! Given the size of the river, it's the equivalent of sumo
wrestling an NFL linebacker in the back seat of your car...
We use fishing techniques that involve wading and fishing from the boat on the
Klickitat. For anglers that prefer to Spey fish, we use the boat simply as
transportation between fishing spots. Some anglers prefer to use dead-drift
techniques from the boat. This is a popular way to fish the tight slots Klickitat
steelhead love to hold in. While it lacks the grace and beauty of Spey fishing, it's a
fun way to fish the river and accounts for the greatest number of steelhead landed
on the Klickitat.
Klickitat steelhead begin their journey as early as June. Though the big push of
fish begins happening in early September. Prime time on the Klick is typically
September through the end of November when the river closes. With it's beautiful
setting, endless water, and incredible steelhead, the Klickitat is a "Must fish" for
every serious steelhead angler.
considerably larger than their summer run cousins to the east. Average fish will
weigh 8 to 10 pounds, however the river is home to many larger steelhead.
It's not uncommon to encounter 12 to 15 pound steelhead on the Klickitat. Every
once in a while, you'll hook one of the river's true giants. Twenty pound plus
steelhead are possible! Given the size of the river, it's the equivalent of sumo
wrestling an NFL linebacker in the back seat of your car...
We use fishing techniques that involve wading and fishing from the boat on the
Klickitat. For anglers that prefer to Spey fish, we use the boat simply as
transportation between fishing spots. Some anglers prefer to use dead-drift
techniques from the boat. This is a popular way to fish the tight slots Klickitat
steelhead love to hold in. While it lacks the grace and beauty of Spey fishing, it's a
fun way to fish the river and accounts for the greatest number of steelhead landed
on the Klickitat.
Klickitat steelhead begin their journey as early as June. Though the big push of
fish begins happening in early September. Prime time on the Klick is typically
September through the end of November when the river closes. With it's beautiful
setting, endless water, and incredible steelhead, the Klickitat is a "Must fish" for
every serious steelhead angler.
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