Catcher1,
I'm certainly no authority on the Skagit but have made numerous drifts from Marblemount to Rockport. I have yet to ever see any enforcement on the Skagit, period. I have heard that there isn't much of a summer steelhead run on the Skagit but that wouldn't stop me from trying. I would be hard pressed to think of a nicer place to fish. As for the float, I think you could turn the Marblemount to Rockport drift into an enjoyable 6 hours depending on how fast you want to go. The other option is from Rockport to Faber's which I only have limited experience with. Maybe someone else on this board can clue you as to which might be a more productive drift for steelies. Probably the Sky is a better option if you're more intent on intercepting a fish rather than just drifting? -Old Chum