Fishing in the Sequim, Washington, Area

Fishing in the Sequim, Washington, Area

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Sequim is located near Sequim Bay in the northwest corner of Washington. The bay leads out to the Pacific Ocean. Olympic National Park is south of town, offering many outdoor recreation opportunities, such as hiking, fishing and camping. Whether you enjoy sport or surf fishing in the bay or ocean or prefer lakes and streams, you will find it here. There are several guide services and companies that can help you find the right fishing location.

Waters West Fly Fishing

Waters West Fly Fishing is about 15 miles west of Sequim in Port Angeles, Washington. It offers guide services for fly fishing trips in the area where you can catch steelhead and salmon. Waters West also offers clinics and fly-tying classes. The store sells all kinds of fishing equipment such as fly rods and reels, clothing and flies.

Waters West Fly Fishing
140 West Front Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 417-0937
waterswest.com

Norrie Johnson Guide Service

Norrie Johnson Guide Service is a steelhead and salmon guide service in Sequim. Fishing is done on the Hoh, Sol Duc and Bogachiel rivers, and trips last between eight and 10 hours. Bait is given to all guests, though you can bring your own, and the service will provide lessons. To fish in this area, you will need to purchase a Washington State fishing license and catch report card.

Norrie Johnson Guide Service
Taylor Cutoff Road
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-9962
johnsonguideservice.com

Westside Guide Services

Westside Guide Services offers guide service for more than just salmon and steelhead. It fishes for sturgeon and trout as well and provides trips to many rivers in the area and saltwater fishing off the coast. Westside employs several fishing techniques depending on the conditions of the water and the type of fish you are intending to catch. Some techniques used are float fishing, bait fishing, fly fishing and drifting.

Westside Guide Services
33 Morse Lane
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-4792
westsideguide.com

Article Written By Keith Dooley

Keith Dooley has a degree in outdoor education and sports management. He has worked as an assistant athletic director, head coach and assistant coach in various sports including football, softball and golf. Dooley has worked for various websites in the past, contributing instructional articles on a wide variety of topics.

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