Clarkston Washington Fishing Guides

GUIDED STEELHEAD FISHING IN CLARKSTON WA.

Clearwater River is renowned for its impressive 20 lb. Steelhead.

With its reputation as one of the world’s most coveted Steelhead fishing spots, it’s no surprise that anglers flock to the legendary Clearwater River. Rocky structures and gravel bars provide an excellent environment for drifting bait – a method our Clarkston Washington fishing guides are pros at! Forget 10-12lb fish: you could be reeling in 20+ on any given day with them guiding your adventure.

Come explore the majestic Clearwater River on our guided fishing tour!

From the rugged mountains of Orofino, Idaho to scenic Lewiston, explore 40 miles of wild adventure with our Clarkston Washington Fishing Guides! Whether you’re looking for a fishing trip or simply some wildlife watching along the way, we’ve got it all on the Clearwater River.

Get up close and personal with Bald Eagles soaring through majestic peaks, Elk grazing in meadows and curious little River Otter romping around riverside rocks. Want more?

GUIDED SALMON FISHING IN CLARKSTON

 Come join us for some fantastic fishing action today!

Have you ever wanted to experience the legendary Clearwater River? Our Clarkston Washington Fishing Guides offer anglers the chance of a lifetime, casting along an incredible 70-mile stretch of river from Lewiston all the way up to Kooskia. You’ll be sure to catch something with herring, eggs or plugs – and backbouncing those delicious Chinook Salmon provides for double the fun! Come join us in Lenore, Peck and Orofino for some fantastic fishing action today!

Are you ready to taste the best salmon around? Then don’t miss this chance for a perfect family or best buddies fishing trip! With lovely weather and Idaho Clearwater Spring Salmon, it promises to be one unforgettable experience.

GUIDED SMALLMOUTH BASS & Sturgeon FISHING

If you’re looking for outdoor fun in the sun, it’s hard to beat bass fishing!

The Snake and Grand Ronde Rivers are teeming with Smallmouth Bass, making this the ultimate fishing destination! Peak season starts in June, so grab your tackle box and hit the water, you’re sure to be reeling in over a hundred fish each day.

Most of them will clock around 8-15 inches but don’t worry if they seem small compared to their bigger brothers who can grow up to 24″!

Bass fishing is all about embracing beautiful Snake River life–the sunny temperatures, the crystal-clear waters, and those hard fighting Bass! To unlock your Smallmouth dreams come true join us on a guided journey to remember.

Here’s the spot to catch some big ones!

Our Sturgeon trips take place on the Snake River at Heller Bar. Here we fish the entrance to Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America. On a typical day you will see six or more fish on.

The Snake River is home to a healthy population of oversized sturgeon, meaning most of the fish you will catch are going to range six to 10+ feet! While springtime is the best, we continue to catch these prehistoric monsters throughout the summer and into fall. Check out our Sturgeon page to learn more.

smallmouth bass on snake river
Sturgeon Fish

Our Amazing Fishing Guide Reviews

Based on 93 reviews
Kimberly Kempton
Kimberly Kempton
January 27, 2023
I had the best time steelhead fishing on the Clearwater with Captain Jim from Reel Time Fishing. He put us on the fish and we were able to bring in all that we caught. He was very professional and accommodating in every way. He made us a great hot lunch each day. We back trolled and side drifted and had so much fun bringing in all those beautiful fish. We stayed at the Lenore Lodge which was 3 mins from the launch. The lodge had 10 beds and an awesome game room. It was very clean and comfortable. I do suggest Reel Time Fishing for an epic trip and I will definitely return for more fishing.
J RAND LOTHSPEICH
J RAND LOTHSPEICH
January 27, 2023
Just spent the last two days fishing with Jim our guide- fantastic time!!! I have caught in the neighbourhood of 40 steelhead in my life time and I caught the two biggest on this trip 37” 14lbs- perfect boat great equipment- we also stayed at the lodge in Lenore perfect
Michael Pickren
Michael Pickren
October 18, 2022
I highly recommend Jeff at Real Time Guides who put us on some outstanding fish both days we were here.
Ashleigh Schultz
Ashleigh Schultz
October 10, 2022
Great time with Jim Carter, Again! fantastic day on the river!
Larry Meier
Larry Meier
September 27, 2022
They treat you well and provide alot and share secret spots
Ken Gutowski
Ken Gutowski
September 20, 2022
Great trip,Travis worked super hard to get our salmon!
Jason Person
Jason Person
August 27, 2022
We fished a half day for Sturgeon with Jeff and had a great trip. Caught 3 Sturgeon and one was really nice (7'6"). Boat and equipment were top notch. Definitely would book with Reel Time again. Don't be afraid to book with them, the price is right and the guides know what they are doing. Thanks for the great trip.
Monica Jaeger
Monica Jaeger
July 15, 2022
Had an amazing time with Shane! Very experienced and knew exactly where to go. Well worth the time and money. If we lived closer we would book again!
Colton Malone
Colton Malone
June 16, 2022
Great time with great people! The Clearwater was high and supposedly blown out but our guide, Jeff, still put us on some great fish and we tagged out in 3 hours! Definitely coming back.

Frequently Asked Questions about our fishing trips

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING ON MY TRIP?

The legal max boatload is six anglers, but with six full time guides available we are able to accommodate large groups of more than six people.

IS LUNCH/DRINKS PROVIDED ON MY TRIPS?

We do provide a BBQ lunch and drinks on all Clearwater, Snake, and Dworshak trips. Lunch and drinks ARE NOT provided on any of our Columbia River or Grande Ronde river trips.

HOW MANY HOURS ARE WE ON THE WATER?

Look forward to at least 8 hours of fishing unless you book a half day trip, then look forward to 4 hours of fishing

DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE GEAR WE NEED TO FISH?

Yes, each guide is fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels and bait to ensure success on your trip.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY OR PLACE A DEPOSIT DOWN TO HOLD MY SPOT?

We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, final payment must be made in full 10 days prior to your trip. We do not offer refunds for cancellations or head-count changes made inside 10 days of your trip.

DO YOU CLEAN AND FILLET OUR CATCH?

Yes, all of our guides will clean and fillet your catch unless otherwise specified.