Bogachial River, Washington
See also Sol Duc River and Hoh River


Stepping onto Washington's Olympic Peninsula lands you smack dab in the middle of winter steelheading's hallowed ground. Inch for inch this area provides both opportunity and sustenance to the steelhead fanatic.

Winter steelhead fly-fishers seem to be imbued with a strange quirk not generally seen in genes of the normal fly flinger. The ability to survive and even revel in abusive weather conditions, cold water, lethargic fish tendencies, shortened days and bleak conditions that scream, "stay home" are all part of the magic and legend surrounding winter steelhead on the fly.

In reality the quiet solitude, peaceful unhurried pace and dramatic possibilities make this a "must do" experience for serious fly anglers. As in most cases the rewards are commensurate with the challenges overcome.

Rivers on the peninsula are smaller, each with a unique personality. The Bogachiel or "Bogy" as it is referred to by locals and regionals is a river with many faces.

The upper section has a little quicker descent and therefore has a smattering of both short and longer lenghth typical runs for swinging flies. As you make your way towards the confluence with the Sol Duc, it begins to flatten and collect the large timbers from recent high water flows. Runs can be very long at times but don't over-look the small pieces of water which lay in between.

Normal sized spey rods work great here as most of the time, your run of choice has you standing with plenty of back cast or D-Loop room to launch however long a cast you need.

Summer also brings steelhead to the Hoh as well as sea-run cutthroat, Dolly Varden and resident rainbow in the upper river.

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Shuttle Service: Ted Miller 360-374-5195

Menu options for full day trips -- Lunch

Clothing and equipment checklist -- Summer, Winter

Cancellation Policy

Pricing:

$495.00	Full day float trip for 1 or 2 anglers
	Contact us for multi-day trip pricing and availability.
	Demo equpment is available for all of our steelhead trips.

Species	Season
Winter Steelhead	January- April
Summer Steelhead	June-September

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