Hunting Washington Forum
Washington State Hunting Forum and Northwest Resource Site
Please
login
or
register
.
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
News:
Free:
Contests & Raffles
.
Home
Help
Calendar
Advertise
Login
Register
Hunting Washington Forum
»
Other Activities
»
Fishing
»
Snake River steelhead
Advertisement
Advertise Here
« previous
next »
Print
Pages:
1
2
[
All
]
Go Down
Author
Topic: Snake River steelhead (Read 3645 times)
bigskyhounds
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Tracker
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 70
Location: Loon lake
Snake River steelhead
«
on:
December 18, 2019, 12:36:33 PM »
I've always wanted to go after steelhead. Was given the opportunity to go through work. Not sure who the guide is but will be fishing with 3 other people for 8 hrs this Friday. Excited to go as I've never been on any kind of a guided trip. Anyone fish for them this time of year? Just curious what I should expect. Staying in lewiston.
«
Last Edit: December 18, 2019, 01:23:06 PM by bigskyhounds
»
Logged
Advertise Here
huntnphool
Chance favors the prepared mind!
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+15
)
Legend
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 32898
Location: Pacific NorthWest
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #1 on:
December 18, 2019, 12:49:12 PM »
Logged
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!
Yelper Guy
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Scout
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 405
Location: Far East
Groups: NWTF
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #2 on:
December 18, 2019, 02:04:28 PM »
This is the time of year when the steelheading can really pick-up.
From Sept. thru April are pretty good times to be out there. Usually the hardcore are hard at it during this time.
Dress for the conditions and it should be a blast.
Pretty country, you might see some Mt. Goats, Muleys, Elk, Turkey, Spotted Skunks and maybe even Wolves.
Logged
bigskyhounds
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Tracker
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 70
Location: Loon lake
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #3 on:
December 18, 2019, 02:50:36 PM »
Awesome sounds like it could be a blast! I'll definitely dress for the occasion!
Logged
highside74
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+11
)
Old Salt
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5208
Location: Eatonville wa
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #4 on:
December 18, 2019, 03:18:32 PM »
Used to take an annual trip with my old employer every year in late Nov. Fishing the Snake is a blast especially if you are with a seasoned Snake fisherman. Definitely dress for the weather. One year we had to thaw everything in the boat everyday it was so cold. Have fun the scenery is awesome. Make sure you go up canyon.
Logged
jeffro
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Longhunter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 903
Location: Camano Island
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #5 on:
December 18, 2019, 05:13:04 PM »
Good times
Good fishing
Good luck
Don’t forget the camera
Logged
One shot. One kill!
Stein
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+11
)
Explorer
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 12956
Location: Arlington
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #6 on:
December 18, 2019, 07:38:44 PM »
There is some awesome scenery on that river. Keep an eye on the banks, there are some nice mulie bucks in some spots as well as a chance to see some rams.
Logged
jeffro
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Longhunter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 903
Location: Camano Island
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #7 on:
December 18, 2019, 09:27:00 PM »
Here’s a small one
Logged
One shot. One kill!
huntnnw
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
0
)
Old Salt
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 9626
Location: Spokane
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #8 on:
December 18, 2019, 10:41:34 PM »
fishing is good at Heller bar right now, guide boats are 10-15 a day which is no comparison to years back where 10-15 a person was the norm
Logged
nwwanderer
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+3
)
Frontiersman
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 4714
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #9 on:
December 19, 2019, 05:44:18 AM »
Tough, tiny, run this year. Great location, neat trip and listen to the guide, little things make a big difference. Good luck!!
Logged
bigskyhounds
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Tracker
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 70
Location: Loon lake
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #10 on:
December 19, 2019, 06:50:02 AM »
Thanks for the comments and advice! Looking forward to this trip. Hopefully the weather isn't horrible.
Logged
Naches Sportsman
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+4
)
Frontiersman
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 2769
Location: Idaho
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #11 on:
December 19, 2019, 06:57:25 AM »
15 degrees and snowing steelheading or 115 degrees and hot bass fishing, the snake is a blast any time of year. Hopefully the trip will get you hooked on the snake and make you want to head back for more action!
Logged
Henrydog
Trade Count:
(
0
)
Sourdough
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 1105
Location: Eastern Washington
Groups: NRA Life Member, RMEF, Phesants Forever
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #12 on:
December 19, 2019, 08:49:18 AM »
It has been a rough year down there for the fishy's but a their are some really good guides down there that would get you guys into fish. I love the River down there you will enjoy it.
Logged
bigskyhounds
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Tracker
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 70
Location: Loon lake
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #13 on:
December 21, 2019, 06:46:43 AM »
The trip was an absolute blast! Weather was unreal for december. 50 degrees plus not a rain drop all day, only bad part was the wind. Our guide did a great job finding calm spots so we could keep fishing. The boat landed 19 steelhead 13 wild and 6 hatchery. Biggest fish was probably 7 or 8 pounds. I was able to land 2 fish. Drift fishing with 5 other people can be challenging. Lots of snags and crossing of lines. After we limited on steelhead someone mentioned sturgeon. It was already getting late in the day but the guide said there was one good hole before the launch. They took the guts out of a steelhead and dropped the bait into the water. We pulled up on the beach and 3 mins later sturgeon on! There was a bunch of ewes up on some cliffs with two Rams that looked like they just swam the river to get to them. Few mule deer no elk. I don't know who the guide service was but the boat was sponsored by the diamond shop. The guides names were James and Jayce they did an awesome job!
Logged
Buckjunkie
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Longhunter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 756
Groups: USMC Vet, NRA Life Member, SCI Life Member, WAFNAWS Life Member
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #14 on:
December 21, 2019, 06:51:11 AM »
That sounds like a great day on the river. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Logged
TommyH
Political & Covid-19 Topics
Trade Count:
(
+3
)
Sourdough
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2099
Location: Eastside
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #15 on:
December 21, 2019, 07:21:23 AM »
Logged
Fl0und3rz
Forum Sponsor
Trade Count:
(
+7
)
Legend
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 51553
Location: E. WA
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #16 on:
December 21, 2019, 07:52:26 AM »
Logged
HUNTINCOUPLE
Lost Somewhere on the Praire of Klickitat Co. Chasing The Elusive BENCHLEG DEERS.
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Old Salt
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 8146
Location: Lyle WA, 98635
Yep, my avatar is from my front porch. #2835
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #17 on:
December 21, 2019, 08:28:01 AM »
Logged
Slap some bacon on a biscut and lets go, were burrnin daylight!
Most peoples health is a decision not a condition?
Kill your television! ICEMAN SAID TO!
Life Member of Hunting Washington Forum.
Time in the woods is more important than timing the moon.
Utah
Non-Hunting Topics
Trade Count:
(
+1
)
Scout
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 446
Location: East Fork, Idaho
Re: Snake River steelhead
«
Reply #18 on:
December 27, 2019, 09:47:02 PM »
Man thats awesome! Love that place!
Logged
MAGA
Advertise Here
Print
Pages:
1
2
[
All
]
Go Up
« previous
next »
Hunting Washington Forum
»
Other Activities
»
Fishing
»
Snake River steelhead
Advertisement
Advertise Here
Quick Links
Front Page
Donate To Forum
Advertise on H-W
Recent Posts
Articles
Forum Rules
Recent Topics
Range finders & Angle Compensation
by
EnglishSetter
[
Today
at 11:24:36 AM]
Willapa Hills 1 Bear
by
hunter399
[
Today
at 10:55:29 AM]
Tree stand for Western Washingtn
by
Shannon
[
Today
at 08:56:36 AM]
Bearpaw Outfitters Annual July 4th Hunt Sale
by
bearpaw
[
Today
at 08:40:03 AM]
KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread
by
Boss .300 winmag
[
Today
at 07:53:52 AM]
Pocket Carry
by
JimmyHoffa
[
Today
at 07:49:09 AM]
Yard bucks
by
Boss .300 winmag
[
Yesterday
at 11:20:39 PM]
Yard babies
by
Feathernfurr
[
Yesterday
at 10:04:54 PM]
Seeking recommendations on a new scope
by
coachg
[
Yesterday
at 08:10:21 PM]
Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips
by
high_hunter
[
Yesterday
at 08:06:05 PM]
Jupiter Mountain Rayonier Permit- 621 Bull Tag
by
HntnFsh
[
Yesterday
at 07:58:22 PM]
MOVED: Seekins Element 7PRC for sale
by
Bob33
[
Yesterday
at 06:57:10 PM]
3 pintails
by
metlhead
[
Yesterday
at 04:44:03 PM]
1993 Merc issues getting up on plane
by
Happy Gilmore
[
Yesterday
at 04:37:55 PM]
A lonely Job...
by
AL WORRELLS KID
[
Yesterday
at 03:21:14 PM]
Unit 364 Archery Tag
by
buglebuster
[
Yesterday
at 12:16:59 PM]
In the background
by
zwickeyman
[
Yesterday
at 12:10:13 PM]
A. Cole Lockback in AEB-L and Micarta
by
A. Cole
[
Yesterday
at 09:15:34 AM]
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal