Do you dream of catching the big fish? Do you want to have a fun and relaxing fishing trip on a beautiful WA river? Whether you’re experienced, or new to fishing, Big Fish Washington can help you bring those big fish home!

Captain Mike has over 30 years of experience and his dream has always been to show the best sides of this sport to other people. He fulfilled his dream and gets to share fishing adventures with other people every day.

You’ll be fishing on a 16’ Alumaweld drift boat that accommodates up to 3 anglers. As soon as you get on the boat, you’re practically on your fishing spot, so there’s no need for engines and long boat rides. Start fishing immediately, and use your time to the max!

Capt. Mike will show you several fishing techniques, including spinning, drift fishing, and jigging. These are all very effective, and yet easy to learn if you’re new to this sport. You’ll go after Steelhead, and 3 types of Salmon - Chum, Chinook, and Coho. You get to keep the catch and you’ll also get it cleaned! Capt. Mike will fillet your fish, so just bring a small cooler to keep the fish fresh.

Your fishing equipment is fully covered and included in the price. You only need to purchase your fishing license in advance and bring some snacks and drinks.

Join Big Fish Washington on the river, and make your fishing dreams come true!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Salmon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Catch some huge King, Coho and Chum Salmon on the Humptulips river. Drift boat fishing at its finest. Bring your camera and capture the beauty of this full day river trip!
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Chum)
    Chum Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Steelhead Trips
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Dec 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Fishing the Humptulips River for winter Steelhead. Besides amazing fishing action, you'll also have the chance to witness the abundance of beautiful bald eagles. So bring your camera and make awesome photos!
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tom M.
Valleyford, WA
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Full day trip with Captn Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Steelhead Trips on November 23, 2022
Made a trip from Spokane Washington November 22. Little nervous with the amount of rain that the Humptulip had received recently....
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Rick B.
Oak Harbor, WA
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Full day trip w Capt Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Steelhead Trips on November 20, 2021
My Son and I were fortunate enough to schedule a trip w Capt Mike. I felt like it would be a good trip, even before arrival,...
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William H.
Lacey, WA
Excellent
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Full Day Salmon Slammin Success

VERIFIED   Full Day Salmon Trip on October 10, 2021
Our experience with Big Fish and Captain Mike was amazing.  He was able to reschedule us without a hassle and was easy to...
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James B.
McCleary, Washington
Excellent
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VERIFIED   Full Day Salmon Trip on October 3, 2022
We had an amazing time out on the river. Mike made every effort to accommodate my needs and went above and beyond to keep us...
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Tyler C.
Valencia, PA
Excellent
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Full Day Salmon Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Salmon Trip on September 6, 2022
We couldn’t have had a better time fishing with Mike.  He’s an awesome dude and a true expert at his craft.  He was patient...
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FAQs about Big Fish Washington

Big Fish Washington offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $250 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Salmon Trip (8 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $250 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Steelhead Trips (8 hours)

Trips booked with Big Fish Washington include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Big Fish Washington offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Big Fish Washington offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Fish Washington include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Mike Shank
Hoquiam, Washington, United States
22 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
33 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2019
Captain Mike has loved fishing ever since he was old enough to hold his first rod over 35 years ago. His life's dream has always been to guide others and he loves that he gets to do it every day. No matter how experienced or inexperienced you are – you're welcome to join on his boat.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Chum) Chum Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Driftwood
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
N/A
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Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer