Snoqualmie River, Washington
See also Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River



The Snoqualmie River is located just east of metropolitan Seattle about 30 minutes just off Interstate 90.

Much of the year this river fluctuates with the rainfall and snow melts with the best of the NW rivers. But come summer, or late spring in dry years, the Snoqualmie becomes a playground for many of the Seattle's feverished anglers as this gem of a river holds a variety of trout species that are wild and native to the region as well as steelhead and salmon.

The NW is well known for steelhead, and the "Sno" has its fair share of them.

Below the majestic Snoqualmie Falls and the Salish Lodge and Spa perched on its shoulder, the river becomes easily boatable during the summer and can be a wonderful half or full day float with shots at rainbow, sea run cutthroat, dolly varden and more importantly, steelhead!

With a steelhead hatchery located near the base of the falls, there are good numbers of steelhead returning each year to the river. In addition, the river being very small and intimate compared to most of the renowned PNW steelhead rivers, chances of hooking a steelhead in the fall are quite good.

The season usually starts in earnest around mid to late June and extends into October. During the hot months, wet wading is the norm as the cool water takes some of the sting out of the late afternoon heat. Come join us for a wonderful NW experience among the lush landscape and wildlife of the Cascade Mountains' west side.

Additional photos from the Snoqualmie River

Menu options for full day trips -- Lunch

Clothing and equipment checklist -- Summer, Winter
Spey Line Specifications

For Steelhead:
Rods: Spey Rods 7-9wt. with multi tip lines, single handed rods 7-9 wt. with floating and shooting head lines or multi tip lines for steelhead and coho.
Flies: Bunny Leeches, Egg Sucking Leeches, Flatwing General Practitioners, Mega Moal, Skagit Minnows, Morrish's Trailer Trash, River Rats, Fergus Rock Star, Skunks, Purple Perils, Skykomish Sunrises for steelhead. Flesh flies, egg patterns for Dolly Varden and pink, purple and chartreuse flies for coho.
Sizes: 4-2/0 for steelhead and salmon flies.

Pricing:

$425.00	Full day float trip Includes: Transportation from Seattle, lunch and beverages, all flies and leaders, boat and guide for 1 or 2 anglers.
$350.00	Half day float trip Includes: Transportation from Seattle, beverages, all flies and leaders, boat and guide for 1 or 2 anglers.
	Demo gear available for this and all trips!

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