Species Profile
Steelhead Trout
Oncorhynchus Mykiss
In the Pacific Northwest, the steelhead is the sweetheart species for sea-run anglers. Summer offers opportunities to connect with these super trout near tidewater and at their athletic best, while fall months provide classic tributary fishing. Both seasons offer wet and dry fly options. We focus on British Columbia and select US destinations, every one in a spectacular setting.
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Opportunities to swing flies for steelhead above and below the 49th Parallel in winter and spring are numerous. Success is mostly determined by weather and conditions, but there are outfitters who can greatly increase your odds. From NorCal, Oregon, Washington and Alaska on US waters to magical and mysterious Haida Gwaii, the remote coast and the famous Skeena in BC, we have an array of options to get you in the game with the best guides and the best programs.
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Our Steelhead Destinations & Partners
by season from north to south
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June – August / Summer Runs
Lower Skeena & Zymoetz rivers — Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Lower Skeena River — Skeena Spey Lodge
Dean River — Kimsquit Bay Lodge
Vancouver Island rivers — White's Guiding Company
Deschutes River — Renton's River Adventures / Dillon Renton
North Umpqua River — Renton's River Adventures
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September – November / Summer & Fall Runs
Skeena, Zymoetz, Kalum (& more) rivers — Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Skeena & Kalum rivers — Skeena Spey Lodge
Lower Deschutes River — Renton's River Adventures / Dillon Renton
Upper Deschutes River — Deschutes River Outfitters
John Day River — Bischof's Fly Fishing / Brandon Bischof
Lower Klamath River — Confluence Outfitters
Klamath & Trinity rivers — Steelhead on the Spey / Jason Hartwick
Kamchatcka Steelhead Project RU — The Fly Shop / Justin Miller
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December – March / Winter & Spring Runs
Lower Skeena, Kalum & Zymoetz rivers — Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Lower Skeena & Kalum rivers — Skeena Spey Lodge
Haida Gwaii rivers — Copper Bay Lodge
Squamish & Vancouver area rivers — Whistler Fly Shop
Olympic Peninsula rivers — Daxfly
Sandy River OR — Bischof's Fly Fishing / Brandon Bischof
Clackamas River — Clackamas River Lodge
North Umpqua River — Renton's River Adventures / Dillon Renton
South Oregon Coast rivers — Confluence Outfitters
NorCal rivers (Eel, Smith, Trinity) — Steelhead on the Spey / Jason Hartwick
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April – May / Spring Runs
Lower Skeena-Nass region — Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Lower Skeena & Kalum rivers — Skeena Spey Lodge
Vancouver area — Whistler Fly Shop
Olympic Peninsula rivers — Daxfly
Sandy River OR — Bischof's Fly Fishing / Brandon Bischof
Clackamas River — Clackamas River Lodge
North Umpqua River — Renton's River Adventures / Dillon Renton
Prince of Wales Isl rivers AK — Renton's River Adventures / Dillon Renton
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Southern Hemisphere Steelhead / March – May / Fall Run
Santa Cruz River ARG — Tres Amigos Outfitters
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2018 Hosted Steelhead Trips
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Mar 25 – Mar 31: Lower Skeena | Spring Steelhead [3]
Apr 22 – Apr 28: Skeena-Nass | Spring Steelhead & Chinook [full]
Aug 12 – Aug 18: Skeena Camp I | Summer Steelhead & Salmon [5]
Aug 19 – Aug 25: Skeena Camp II | Summer Steelhead & Salmon [6]
Sep 24 – Sep 30: Skeena River | Fall Steelhead [full]
Oct 15 – Oct 22: Sustut River | Fall Steelhead [1]
Nov 1 – Nov 4: John Day River | Wild West Steelhead [3]
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No availalibity in the trip you want? Get on the wait list as an alternate for this year or for an opening next year. Just send an email and indicate which trip you are interested in.