The Sauk is a freestone river feeding into the Skagit River near Rockport, "free flowing" wide open to extrapolation dependent on your mood and weather conditions.
Despite, or maybe because of its temperament, the Sauk is well known and revered for steelhead fly-fishing in both winter and summer months. March and April are catch and release only when growing numbers of wild fish enter the river. A wild fish of over 15 pounds, which is likely here, will rip a poorly designed drag system into a lurching frozen block of recyclable metal. Memories both good and sobering are free.
Although the numbers of fish in this river are not what they once were, enough still return to make fishing the Sauk a beautiful experience. Both chum and coho salmon also make a fall migratory journey into these fabled waters.
EWA highly recommends the use of spey rods here and definitely on the Skagit and has a full line of them for you to use from Winston, Scott and Sage. EWA's guides are accomplished spey casters and instructors more than happy to teach you this unique style of fly fishing.
Trip Details
Duration
Full Day
Location
Skagit River Valley
Season
February - April
Trip Type
Freshwater Fly Fishing
Nearest City
Seattle, Everett
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Washington, United States
Years of Experience
10 Years
Guest Capacity
2 Per Guide
Species of Fish Caught
Native Steelhead, Dolly Varden
Wildlife Observed
Bald Eagles, King Fishers, Blue Herons, Deer, Elk, Otter, Beaver
Fishing Equipment & Bait Provided
All fly rods/reels as well as waders/boots, all flies, leaders and tippet are provided and lunch (on full day trips) as well as transportation from Seattle.
Dining
The EWA staff prepares some pretty amazing lunches for full day trips. EWA was featured on the Bobby Flay show on Food Network four years ago. Sample menus include:
Option 1: Fish (Featured on the Bobby Flay Show on Food Network)
Lemon & Garlic Wild Salmon
Tomato & Herbed Couscous
Fresh Grilled Zucchini
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 2: Steak
BBQ Marinated Steak
Grilled Red Potatoes and Mushrooms
Green Salad
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 3: Chicken
BBQ Marinated Breast of Chicken
Tomato & Herbed Couscous
Fresh Grilled Asparagus
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Option 4: Sandwich Buffet
Turkey, Roast Beef and Ham
Sweet Dark, Wheat, Light Rye breads
Provolone, Swiss and Sharp Cheddar cheese
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado
Gourmet Chips or Crackers with complimentary cheese selection
Assortment of fresh fruit
Beverage of choice (non alcoholic)
Accommodations
None, EWA can recommend and work with some very nice B&B's, hotels and boutique properties.
Rates
$262.00 - $525.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
All trips are based on a per guide rate, price being the same for 1 or 2 anglers. Some trips can have 3 anglers and some can't. For the 3rd angler on a trip, it is $50 additional for a half day and $75 for a full day.
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