Every year a group of friends and family come to washington to go fishing, we often hit the samish, but the crowds (and snaggers) are just getting to large. The 3 of us that live here do ok (we are used to the crowded fishing conditions) but our visiters do only so/so. This year we are talking about going to a resort or lodge, or even drag some campers somewhere. What im looking for is a good lodge where we can have a great time and everyone catch some fish...(my favorite is kings) but silvers would be ok. I know some of you have friends and family that are in the business so you can help both them and us out
wouldnt mind getting out towards westport or vancover island or somewhere along the tribs of the columbia...note I have a boat but to many people for 1 boat. so a good bank egg drifting place would be great......DJ

PS...of course who ever helps me find the spot is welcome to a cold beer a dinner after a great day of fishing....maybe around a camp fire....DJ

what time of year are you talking about here?

Sounds like late summer early fall? right?

charter boat fishing the Columbia in late August.... cant beat that for a big group, sturgen too...

I think you should take them up to show force against the loony old lady shooting at people

Any time after May I could only sugest one place " Nea Bay"Charter fishing or river fishing if the weather is bad, Lots of good camping and you cant find a more beautiful area.

California

piper yes lator in the fall im just trying to get a headstart....drift,,,great idea but this is the part of my friends and family that I like if my step-brother shows it might be a winner,,,,papa-slap im not trying to crowd any one out just some quality time with frends but I understand the thought of more people coming to fish.....like the way I changed papas-lap

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Talk to Bob, I am sure he can fix something up on the Oly Pen for ya. ( I hear he runs a fishing BB on the internet too!)

Rent a houseboat on Lake Roosevelt or if you don't mind the drive Shuswap lake BC. You can catchcbig Trout, Walleye,bass etc. One of the best times with with large group.

Contact Van Riper's in Sekiu. They have camping and a small motel. They rent kicker boats for a reasonable cost. Late August/early September can be spectacular fishing for coho.

If I were trying to set something up for a fairly large group, this is what I'd do.

Surgeon on the lower Columbia. You can get a great group discount at some charter companies.