Damn Good Sockeye Salmon Fishing Guides In Washington

The best sockeye salmon fishing trips in Washington are:

• FLATOUT FISHING
• Mixed Metals Outdoors

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 sockeye salmon trips in Washington, and the most popular trips in the area are Steelhead and Salmon Jet Sled guided by Ben, Steelhead and Salmon Drift Boat guided by Ben, and Salmon Trips guided by Ivan.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for sockeye salmon in Washington as well as lake fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Washington are trolling, light tackle fishing, and jigging.

Prices for sockeye salmon in Washington can range anywhere from about $580 to $2,000, but the average price for a full day trip for sockeye salmon in Washington is $1,269.

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.

The most popular season for sockeye salmon fishing in Washington is summer, and most anglers book their trips 72 days in advance.

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