DESCRIPTION:
Humptulips River is a river in Grays Harbor County, Washington, in the United States. Its main tributaries are the East Fork Humptulips River, about 20 miles long, and West Fork Humptulips River, about 30 miles long.
The Humptulips River is famous for huge king salmon and plentiful Coho and chum salmon. The Humptulips River sees thousands of salmon return each fall beginning in good number in September with Coho returning some years into January. The sport fishing season for the Humptulips River usually begins September 1st.
Early in September you can expect to catch lots of King Salmon. The 2016 season is set for a 2 king salmon per person limit for September. Early in the season the Humptulips our Fishing Guides usually fish the lower stretches of the river because that is where the king salmon are early in the season. As soon as there is a good amount of rain some Coho salmon will start entering the river and some king salmon will also move to the middle stretches of the river. Typically the first rains are short and do not sustain a mid or upper river fishery for more than a day or two. Our Humptulips River Fishing Guides are very experienced with the influx of salmon, river levels and temperatures so know very well each day what the best stretch of river is for you to catch the most fish.
Usually by the first week of October you can expect to be fishing the middle section of the Humptulips River with your fishing guides. Once it has rained steady enough that the fish are moving through the lower and middle sections of river you can expect to fish the upper float of the main Humptulips River for King and Coho Salmon. The main float starts near the fish hatchery where you float through the 'chute' in the dark. It is quite an adventure to hear the sounds of the rushing water get louder and louder in the dark morning and then culminate as you float through the chute in the darkness. Fishing the Humptulips is an adventure for many reasons but this is one of the first you will experience each morning with your fishing guide.
There are several popular spots to fish along the river that’s most fishing guides and anglers know about. What the majority of people do not know is how to successfully fish the Humptulips is all conditions in both low and high water for catching you limits of king and Coho salmon.
Many guides have been fishing the Humptulips for years and more guides have been fishing it only 2-3 years or are just starting out taking customers on guided fishing tours here. We guarantee that when you fish with Waters West Guide Service you are fishing with the absolute MOST EXPERIENCED fishing guides on the entire river.
Are you fishing for the first time?
We will make your experience an unforgettable memory of your life. We will support you on every step you take. You will have one of the best times of your life. We will train you and assist you on how to use a fishing rod and catch the fish.
SPECIES:
Winter and Summer Run Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sea-Run Cutthroat.
Winter and Summer Run Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sea-Run Cutthroat.
DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 101 north from Hoquiam, driving about 22 miles to the middle portion of the river. To reach the lower portion of the river, turn left (west) of Highway 101 onto Ocean Beach Road about 3 miles north of Hoquiam and follow it for 10 miles to the river.
FACILITIES:
There are various boat ramps with various qualities off East Humptulips and McNutt Roads, both of which are upstream from Highway 101 bridge, and several spots off Copalis Crossing Road, which runs along the west side of the river between U.S.101 and Copalis Crossing. There’s also a good paved ramp off Ocean Beach Road a mile or so above the mouth of the river. Food and gas are available in the town of Humptulips. Tackle, lodging, and other facilities can be found in Hoquiam, Aberdeen, or Ocean Shores.
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ABOUT US
Thank you for visiting Waters West. We are full time USCG/WDFW licensed Washington and Oregon fishing guides and charters. We fish year round for trophy Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, and Trout in Washington and
Oregon's rivers, lakes, and bays. If you are looking for a top fishing guide who is familiar with Washington and Oregon's popular fisheries such as, Buoy 10 near Astoria, Oregon, the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, scenic Drano Lake, or the famous Columbia, Cowlitz, Wynoochee and Chehalis Rivers, then look no further. I offer both full (7-8hr.) and half day (4hr.) fishing trips and charters at affordable rates for any skill level.
Oregon's rivers, lakes, and bays. If you are looking for a top fishing guide who is familiar with Washington and Oregon's popular fisheries such as, Buoy 10 near Astoria, Oregon, the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, scenic Drano Lake, or the famous Columbia, Cowlitz, Wynoochee and Chehalis Rivers, then look no further. I offer both full (7-8hr.) and half day (4hr.) fishing trips and charters at affordable rates for any skill level.
CONTACT US:
We are located at the Southern Tip of the Olympic Peninsula on the Beautiful Wynoochee River. Our home waters here in Washington State include the world famous Columbia River, Wynooch
Call or text 253-389-0359
