Did you know that Steelhead are anadromous? This means they return to their hatching grounds to spawn. Different populations of steelhead migrate upriver in Washington at different times of the year. "Summer-run steelhead" migrate between May and October, before their reproductive organs are fully mature. They mature in freshwater before spawning in the spring. "Winter-run steelhead" mature fully in the ocean before migrating, between November and April, and spawn shortly after returning.

The first foods steelhead will consume are usually plankton, crustaceans, vegetation, and insects. As thy move into deeper and larger waters, they begin eating eggs and salmon carcasses. As they mature, they will begin to consume other live fish which eventually will include other fish and squid.

Washington Steelhead fishing techniques vary by location and angle. These techniques include baits, lures, spoons, spinners, flies, and yard with egg patterns. Drift boat fishing and bobber fishing are also popular methods.

Steelhead fishing locations will also vary by angler. Washington offers many great locations for steelhead fishing thanks to the mighty Columbia River. Many steelhead enter the Columbia River system and move their way up to other tributaries. Fishing for Steelhead in Washington provides all anglers an equal opportunity to capture this mighty fish.

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Visit the Kenai River in May, June or July for your chance to cath that trophy King Salmon. These magnificient fish average 45 pounds and it is not uncommon to catch King Salmon 60 pounds or larger. The Kenai River world record King Salmon weighs in at 97 pounds and 4 oz. Kenai River fishing is pound for pound the best place to sportfish for King Salmon.

In August and September enjoy the thrill as Kenai River fishing explodes when that 10-22lb Coho (Silver) Salmon, you just hooked into, begins its acrobatic display as it challenges you to a fight!

Kenai River Fishing run schedule is as follows.

• King Salmon (Chinook) First Run: May 11 - June 30, Second Run: July 1 - July 31
• Silver Salmon (Coho) First Run: July 25 - August 31, Second Run September 1- October 31
• Red Salmon (Sockeye) First Run: May 30 - June 25, Second Run July 10 - August 15
• Pink Salmon (Humpy) July 25 - August 31 Only on Even Numbered Years
• Rainbow Trout May - October
• Dolly Varden Entire Year

Kenai River fishing is a great place for that single angler seeking a King Salmon, or for an entire family seeking a Salmon adventure.

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Many anglers also fish the Columbia River. This Ocean and Buoy 10 Fishery is one of the most productive Salmon Fishery in the Pacific Northwest. Many anglers also fish the Columbia River. This is the season for Fall chinook salmon or King Salmon fishing popular destinations on the Oregon Coast including Tillamook Bay, Newport - Yaquina river, Lincoln City - Siletz River and Nehalem River and Bay. With all these options, how do you know where to fish and what to fish with? This brings me back to our earlier article about a fishing charter and fishing guide service.

Guided fishing trips are offered all along the Oregon and Washington Coast. Some are more productive then others. One of the key points into making a guided fishing trip successful is doing your homework on where the fish are. You fishing guide should be able to tell you where they are catching fish, but be prepared to do some research on your own.

Our research indicates the following fishing schedule. [list] [*]Giant Over-sized Columbia River Sturgeon fishing - August - September [*]Buoy 10 Salmon fishing - August [*]Fall Chinook Salmon (King Salmon fishing) - August - November [*]Catch and release Sturgeon fishing - year round [*]Best fishing season - August - January

Remember that a fishing guide and charter service rely on word of mouth advertising as a source of business. They want you to have a great fishing adventure so you will tell your friends about it.

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