Favorite PNW September Water

[mannamedstan]

I’m fixing to drive through MT, ID, WA, OR on my way back to California. Thought I would drop a line to gather some intel on new water to visit.

My driftboat is back in California and while I don’t mind hiring a guide every now and then I don’t think I’ll be getting too many guide days. I hope to find easy RV camping and walk and wade runs.


Thanks!

[pvsprme]

Rogue has lots of walk-in access, Streamtime maps are very helpful. I know a good guide if interested, very reasonable. North U is epic, know the etiquette and water can get warm in July and August, best if they get some rain to cool temperatures down a bit, Could be prime on both streams

[Larry S]

Agree with Robert on the lower Rogue; Agnes and below.
StreamTime map is your best investment.
Might even time it right for an early salmon.
Hope you post your results.
Stay safe and keep laughing,
Larry S
Sun Diego

[WLREDBAND]

Klickitat River in WA. Plenty of public access, tons of camping, and prime time for late summer steel. Probably also get a shot at some kings. Warning-crowded on weekends due to Portlandia crowd and easy public access. Great public trail system if you're willing to hike to avoid those crowds.




Yes, those kings were caught on the fly (in addition to the steel)!!!!

[mannamedstan]

Klickitat River in WA. Plenty of public access, tons of camping, and prime time for late summer steel. Probably also get a shot at some kings. Warning-crowded on weekends due to Portlandia crowd and easy public access. Great public trail system if you're willing to hike to avoid those crowds.




Yes, those kings were caught on the fly (in addition to the steel)!!!!

YES PLEASE!

Thank you all for the recommendations. Definitely added these stops to our trip!

Has anyone fished Icicle Creek, the Wenatchee, or any water near Leavenworth, WA? Town has really good beer and brats, so we typically stop but normally in July - just before the Kings arrive.

Thanks again

[PV_Premier]

Clearwater River in Idaho could be an option, also Little Salmon -- both near the tricities area of WA. I'm not sure about W&W access...also could be a bit early for those fish to make it up that far, try to do some online recon.

John Day and Grande Ronde in Oregon might be worth a visit, Deschutes of course...expect company on the latter.

Rogue and Umpqua were good suggestions...don't forget about the Klamath depending on the timing of your trip...

[pvsprme]

I believe all the tributaries to the Columbia from the Yakima upstream list Steelhead and Salmon as ESA protected, no angling for them allowed. The Klikitat is a fragment of what it was as well as a real shit show, same for the Deschutes which is why I didn’t mention it. Those Columbia River steelhead are really threatened, I would like to see all fishing closed for them, including commercial.