Steelhead · Pacific NW & Alaska

Olympic Peninsula

Hoh, Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers, Washington · USA

Rainforest rivers with some of the last big wild winter steelhead in the Lower 48. Seasons change often, so check state rules first.

Dec–Apr; wild-fish peak mid-Feb to Apr

Target species
Winter steelhead, sea-run cutthroat
Guide day rate
$600–750Full-day drift boat, 2 anglersSource: waterswest.comChecked October 2026
Trip style
Guide recommended
Access
Wade & float
Public access
Good
Crowding
Medium
Difficulty
Advanced
Fly into
SEA Seattle3.5–4 hr to Forks

Getting there

Fly into SEA Seattle, then 3.5–4 hr to Forks. About 183 miles (294 km) by road. Marker at Forks, the base for the Hoh, Sol Duc and Bogachiel.

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