Born in the glaciers of Mount Olympus, the Hoh River winds through one of the world’s wettest temperate rainforests before reaching the Pacific, and it ranks among the Olympic Peninsula’s most iconic fishing rivers. Seattle Fishing Company’s guide breaks down when, where and how to fish it. Winter belongs to Steelhead, Chinook and Coho take center stage from August through November, and Dolly Varden and Cutthroat Trout bite whenever conditions allow.
Much of the river runs through public land, with wide gravel bars for bank anglers and plenty of launches for rafts and drift boats. Frequent high water reshapes the channels, so fish holding spots shift regularly. The guide covers access on both the upper river via Upper Hoh Road and the lower river along Oil City Road. Several campgrounds make handy basecamps.
You’ll also find proven techniques for every condition, from rolling spinners and twitching jigs for Coho to plugs, float fishing, plunking during high flows, and classic drift fishing for winter Steelhead, plus links to WDFW and Olympic National Park regulations, which can differ. Specific lure sizes and recommendations help you match your setup to the river’s often murky water.
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