Camera & Batteries Hat Gloves Sunblock Sunglasses Layers of warm clothing for fishing Wool or Warm Socks Light long Underwear Passport if traveling from US / International Sea Sickness Remedies Prescription Medication Windbreaker Hiking shoes, & second pair of shoes

Sandspit Adventures

Frequently Asked Questions

BOOKING

How Often Do You Book Trips

We book trips on a 5-day rotation. Please contact us for more information about available trip dates.

How many fish should I expect to take home?

72 lbs of cut fillet fish is about the average take-home weight with our guided fishing trips.

What species are most commonly caught?

Chinook/King Salmon
Ling Cod
Halibut

What should I bring?

Camera & Batteries
Hat
Gloves
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Layers of warm clothing for fishing
Wool or Warm Socks
Light long Underwear
Passport if traveling from US / International
Sea Sickness Remedies
Prescription Medication
Windbreaker
Hiking shoes, & second pair of shoes

What does Sandspit Adventures provide?

Rain Gear
Rubber Boots
All Rods, Tackle, & Bait
All Boats are equipped with state of the art fishing equipment and gps.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)
Professional Fishing instruction on local fishing techniques
Fish is processed & flash frozen for your trip home

Salmon Fishing Tips

What’s the best way to catch Chinook and Coho salmon?

Chinook and Coho are most effectively caught by trolling with spoons, hoochies, or bait rigs such as herring. Trolling allows you to cover water and match the salmon’s cruising depth, increasing your chances of a strike.

What time of day is best for salmon fishing?

Early morning and late afternoon are typically the best times for salmon fishing, especially during changing light conditions and moving tides.

What kind of gear is used for salmon fishing?

Artificial Squid
Spoons
Herring Bait
Anchovy Bait

What lures or bait work best for salmon?

Salmon respond best to spoons, squid, and natural bait like herring, with the most effective choice depending on species, season, and water conditions.

Do I need salmon fishing experience?

No prior experience is needed, as guided salmon fishing trips are designed to accommodate beginners while teaching proper techniques on the water.

Halibut Fishing Tips

How deep do you fish for Halibut?

Halibut are typically caught in deeper waters over sand and gravel bottoms. Depths can range from 100 to over 300 feet depending on location and conditions.

What bait works best for Halibut?

Halibut are most effectively caught using natural bait such as P-Line Squid Jig, and Salmon bellies, as these baits produce strong scent trails that attract fish from deep water.

How do you know when a Halibut is biting?

Oh you will know!!!

What kind of gear is used for Halibut fishing?

We proudly use two-speed Shimano reels paired with 100-pound braided line and Okuma heavy-action rods to make fighting powerful fish smoother and more manageable.

Is Halibut fishing suitable for beginners?

With Fixed rod holder on each boat this is the perfect opportunity for beginners.

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