The Fishery
The run that stops the town
Every fall, Chinook salmon surge up the Grand in waves — chrome-bright early fish followed by colored-up battlers that stack in the deep slots below Ada. A twenty-pound king on a swung fly is less a catch than an event.
We fish salmon the sporting way: swinging streamers and classic patterns through holding water, keeping fish wet, and harvesting nothing. Many of our salmon anglers come back in December to meet the steelhead that follow the spawn.
What's included
- Full-day (8 hour) guided float or wade trip for 1–2 anglers
- Spey and single-hand rods, reels, sink tips, and salmon flies
- Waders, boots, and cold-weather layers if the morning bites
- Streamside lunch and hot coffee on full-day trips
- Hands-on spey casting instruction for first-time swingers
- Catch-photo-release handling — every fish swims away strong
| Trip | Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day float, 1–2 anglers | 8 hours | $525 |
| Full-day wade, 1–2 anglers | 8 hours | $475 |
| Half-day float, 1–2 anglers | 4 hours | $350 |
How the day goes
First light at the ramp
We launch early to beat the crowds to the best slots. Your guide rigs sink tips and walks you through the swing before the first cast.
Swing the holding water
Step, cast, swing, repeat. Kings grab on the hang-down more often than you'd believe — your guide will make sure your fly is in the zone.
Photos, release, repeat
Fish stay in the water for a quick photo and a clean release. Then it's back to the top of the run while the afternoon push arrives.
The run waits for no one
Peak king season runs mid-September through October, and weekend boats book out weeks ahead. Reserve yours now.