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Washington’s saltwater and freshwater fishing areas have plenty to offer us. The Riptidefish.com mission is to offer you all the information and encouragement to get you excited about fishing around Seattle and Washington State. We are constantly posting fishing reports, how-to tutorials, and detailed reviews of Washington’s best fishing areas. Get out and explore fishing here!
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With the Seattle skyline across Elliott Bay and the Water Taxi docking steps away, West Seattle’s Seacrest Pier is one of the most scenic and convenient places to fish in Washington. It’s just 10 to 15 minutes from downtown. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide breaks down the pier’s year-round variety. Chinook, coho and pinks stage nearby …
Catching Salmon, Crab and Squid at Seattle’s Seacrest PierRead More
Razor clam digging is a classic Pacific Northwest tradition, and this hub guide from Seattle Fishing Company covers everything you need to plan a trip to the Washington coast. Four dedicated beaches stretch across about 100 miles of Pacific and Grays Harbor county coastline, each 2.5 to 3.5 hours from Seattle: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, …
Our complete guide to digging Razor Clams on the Washington CoastRead More
Often overlooked in favor of busier neighbors, Mocrocks Beach stretches from the Copalis River north to the Quinault Indian Reservation boundary near Moclips, Pacific Beach and Seabrook. It’s one of Washington’s four traditional razor clam beaches. Its scenic sand, lighter crowds and consistently good digging make it a favorite among regulars, and it’s about three …
Washington Coast Razor Clam Digging at Mocrocks BeachRead More
Stretching about 28 miles from the Columbia River mouth north to Willapa Bay, Long Beach offers more room to dig than almost any razor clam beach in Washington. Small towns like Ilwaco, Long Beach, Ocean Park and Oysterville line the peninsula, and while it’s a 3- to 3.5-hour drive from Seattle, plentiful lodging makes it …
Running from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, Copalis Beach is one of Washington’s four classic razor clam beaches and among the easiest to reach and enjoy. It passes Ocean Shores, Ocean City and Oyhut, so hotels, restaurants and other attractions are close by, making it ideal for a first dig or …
Washington Coast Razor Clam Digging at Copalis BeachRead More
Stretching from the Grays Harbor south jetty down to the north edge of Willapa Bay, Twin Harbors is one of Washington’s longest and most dependable razor clam beaches. Backed by Westport and Grayland, it’s about 2.5 to 3 hours from Seattle, and Westport’s charters, crabbing and amenities make it an easy base for a full …
Washington Coast Razor Clam Digging at Twin HarborsRead More
A major Chehalis basin tributary, the Satsop River offers strong fall salmon and winter steelhead fishing with far fewer crowds than its better-known neighbors. Its East and West Forks wind through Olympic Peninsula timber country, and because the river is free-flowing and rain-fed, levels rise and fall quickly. It’s about 2 to 2.5 hours from …
Small and often overlooked, the Copalis River winds through forested coastal lowlands to the Pacific at Copalis Beach, between Ocean Shores and Pacific Beach. It’s about 2.5 to 3 hours from Seattle, and its lighter crowds make it a local favorite and an easy add-on to a beach day or a Grays Harbor fishing trip. …
Flowing about 60 miles from the Olympic Mountains to the Chehalis River near Montesano, the Wynoochee is a clear, cold, dam-regulated river that often stays fishable after storms blow out its neighbors. It’s roughly 2 to 2.5 hours from Seattle and pairs easily with the Satsop or Chehalis on the same trip. Seattle Fishing Company’s …
Split in two by the roughly 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls, the Snoqualmie River offers lowland salmon and steelhead fishing below the falls and native trout water in the Cascade forks above. It’s just 35 to 45 minutes from Seattle, making it one of the easiest rivers around for a quick outing. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide explains …
Fast, boulder-filled and full of classic runs, the Skykomish River forms near Index and flows about 29 miles past Gold Bar and Sultan before joining the Snoqualmie near Monroe. Just 45 minutes to an hour from Seattle, the “Sky” is one of the region’s most famous steelhead rivers, with Highway 2 providing easy access. Seattle …
Fed by glaciers on Mount Baker, the Nooksack River flows through Whatcom County to Bellingham Bay and ranks among the North Sound’s most productive salmon and steelhead rivers. Its North, Middle and South forks join near Deming, each with its own character, and the whole system is only about 1.5 to 2 hours from Seattle. …
Just six miles long, the Quillayute River forms where the Bogachiel, Calawah and Sol Duc meet near Forks, then picks up the Dickey before reaching the Pacific at La Push. Because it carries the combined runs of several legendary Olympic Peninsula rivers, it’s a bucket-list destination for fall salmon and winter steelhead, about 3.5 to …
Formed where the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers meet near Monroe, the Snohomish River flows northwest to Possession Sound at Everett and ranks among the most accessible salmon fisheries in the Puget Sound region. It’s only 35 to 45 minutes from Seattle, and its wide, tidal lower river draws everyone from bank anglers to guided jet …
As the largest river flowing into Puget Sound, the Skagit stretches about 150 miles from British Columbia through the North Cascades to Skagit Bay near Mount Vernon. The lower river is only an hour north of Seattle, and the wild upper valley near Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount is just a bit farther via the North …
Flowing out of the Olympic National Forest into the north side of Grays Harbor, the Humptulips River is often called the heart of the Washington coast’s fall salmon fishery. It’s about 2.5 to 3 hours from Seattle, and it pairs well with other nearby central coast rivers for a multi-river trip. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide …
Winding about 78 miles from the Olympic Mountains through classic peninsula rainforest, the Sol Duc River joins the Bogachiel near Forks to form the Quillayute. The river supports all five species of Pacific salmon and some of the healthiest wild steelhead stocks in the Pacific Northwest. Expect a 3.5- to 4-hour trip from Seattle. Seattle …
Where the Chehalis, Humptulips, Wynoochee and Satsop rivers meet the Pacific between Westport and Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor offers one of Washington’s most well-rounded fishing destinations. The sheltered estuary is ideal for small-boat anglers, and it’s only about 2 to 2.5 hours from Seattle, making it a realistic weekend getaway or long day trip. Seattle …
As the largest river system on the Washington Coast, the Chehalis flows more than 125 miles from the Willapa Hills to Grays Harbor at Aberdeen, fed by productive tributaries like the Wynoochee, Satsop and Skookumchuck. The upper river is just 1.5 to 2 hours from Seattle, making it one of the easiest big rivers to …
Made up of North, Middle and South forks that flow through the Willapa Hills into Willapa Bay near Bay Center, the Nemah River is a small, wild coastal system surrounded by some of the region’s least-disturbed old-growth forest. It sits near the Naselle, about 3.5 to 4 hours from Seattle, so many anglers fish both …
