Fishing the Kalama River is an exhilarating journey that showcases the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, this river is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant fish populations. The Kalama River winds through lush forests and scenic landscapes, offering anglers a serene backdrop as they cast their lines. As we drift along the river, keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife that inhabits the area, including deer, osprey, and the occasional black bear. Our Kalama River Fishing Guides are well-versed in the river’s unique features and seasonal patterns, ensuring that you not only have the best chance to catch salmon and steelhead but also experience the breathtaking surroundings that make this river so special.
The Kalama River is a tributary of the Columbia River, and our guided trips are conducted from either a comfortable drift boat or a spacious raft, depending on the conditions and your fishing preferences. Each vessel is equipped with the necessary gear to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, allowing you to focus on the thrill of the catch while soaking in the stunning scenery. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, fishing the Kalama River promises an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement and natural beauty!
KalamaRiver King Salmon Fishing Trips.
Kalama King Salmon Fishing offers a pretty unique fishery as the river itself carries all of the optimum characteristics of the traditional King River; long sweeping canyons providing plenty of room to back troll plugs, along with big deep pockets suitable for back bouncing big globs of cured eggs to eager biters!
Our Kalama River King Salmon Trips primarily run from April 1st to June 1st and we will adjust accordingly based on river conditions and run timing/size. We use all of the traditional techniques to trick these amazing fish into biting; some days we run plugs and others we run bobber and eggs, the condition and timing will really determine our techniques.
Kalama River Silver Salmon Fishing Trips.
Our Silver Salmon season generally kicks off around the beginning of September, or after the first big rainfall. Traditionally the Kalama River gets a decent run of Silvers every year and they are always fun! Most of the silvers average around 6-8 pounds each, but often get into the high teen range!
Silver Salmon fishing is similar to fishing for Kings, using a lot of the same techniques. Silvers are generally a bit more aggressive and we catch them using a variety of techniques, from back bouncing eggs to twitching jigs and everything in between!
Kalama River Steelhead Fishing Trips.
The beginning of December marks the start of our Kalama Hatchery Steelhead Season, which will last about two months before the big Wild Steelhead start to show up and take over. Every year, we catch several Winter Steelhead in the 20 pound range on the Kalama River. If you’re looking for a Kalama Guided Steelhead Trip, look to book a trip in mid-January and the odds of getting into some big fish tips in your favor!
We use all the regular techniques to catch these amazing fish; from small clusters of eggs (when bait is allowed), to floating bobber and jigs… and everything in between.
