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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip in Montesano

Why should I book a chinook salmon fishing trip in Montesano with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 chinook salmon trips in Montesano, and the most popular trips in the area are Salmon Hook-Up guided by Scotty, Montesano Fishing guided by Jared, and Steelhead Hook-Up guided by Scotty.

Our guides in Montesano are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly chinook salmon guides / fishing lessons in Montesano? Check out our beginner and family friendly chinook salmon guides in Montesano.

What types of chinook salmon fishing trips are common in Montesano?

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for chinook salmon in Montesano as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Montesano are artificial lure fishing, cut bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but trolling and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much does a Montesano chinook salmon fishing trip cost?

Prices for chinook salmon in Montesano can range anywhere from about $525 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in Montesano is $1,711. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in Montesano is $1,524.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for chinook salmon fishing in Montesano?

The most popular season for chinook salmon fishing in Montesano is fall, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

Do I need a Montesano fishing license for chinook salmon and what are the bag limits for chinook salmon in Montesano?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Montesano, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Montesano. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Montesano.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Scotty is a great guy and worked hard to catch fish. He was also easy going and friendly to fish with. I’ll be booking another trip soon.

    Rocky G. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Steelhead Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    My trip went well, Aaron was very knowledgeable had the Boys on fish. He was very personable both of my sons enjoyed the trip. 5 stars!!

    David K. | September 30, 2025

    Trip: Humptulips River King Salmon Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Matt is amazing! He knows how to fish! Has a great attitude and is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for a wonderful day of fishing! Jeff

    Jeff H. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Buoy 10/Columbia River Salmon Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Jerome was great ! We enjoyed the trip.

    Monica L. | March 19, 2025

    Trip: Seattle Nearshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We couldn't have had a better time with Capitan Caleb! Fishing was tuff but he kept searching until he got us hooked up! 100% I recommend him!

    Britton G. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: Astoria Oregon Fishing Trip

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