Welcome To Hood Canal
The Hood Canal drainage consist of many streams and rivers from the Kitsap Peninsula to the Olympic Mountain range. Hood Canals main west side rivers include the Skokomish, Hamma Hamma, Duckabush, Dosewallips, and the Big Quilcene rivers. The Hood Canal itself stretches from essentially Port Ludlow, down to the town of Belfair Washington. Hood Canal remains one of the least populated stretches of Puget Sound. Although it’s main industry is delicious shell fish, recreation comes in second. Visitors coming to get a taste of this wildly scenic body of water and its tributaries. Most visitors have no idea of Hood Canals fantastic Fly Fishing.
The Fishing
The trout fishing in Hood Canal’s saltwater is fueled by some of the best small stream trout fisheries in the state. These Sea Run Cutthroat Trout are able to survive in the hearty and healthy river systems of the Olympics. However, many choose to migrate out into the bait rich waters of Hood Canal. Some of the biggest populations of Sea Run Cutthroat call these waters home. Furthermore adding to the lure of this beautiful region.
Olympic Mountain Streams
The Olympic streams have world class traditional dry fly fishing opportunities. With fantastic hatches of caddis, mayflies and stoneflies. As well as having the opportunity to bring out a small trout spey rods and swing streamers for these magnificent trout. These opportunities exist in a short window from the first Saturday in June-October 31st.
The Hood Canal Saltwater
The saltwater of hood canal contains some of the most exciting saltwater trout fishing in the world. Predatory Sea Run Cutthroat Trout swim all along the crystal clear shorelines of Hood Canal. This makes for some of the most heart stopping streamer fishing anywhere on Earth. With fish willing to explode on surface flies or chase down a fleeing baitfish pattern we can’t think of a better year round trout fishery in America. We are lucky to live right on Americas best saltwater trout fishery!
All-Waters Fly Fishing
All-Waters Fly Fishing believes in having a great time, while teaching their clients about the rich environment of the greater Hood Canal. Being the only fully time year round charter in the area Captain Justin Waters and his team spend more time than most in these waters, whether it be running their boats chasing fish in the salt, or stomping up the mountain streams with their clients. With a slogan like “We have more fun than anyone!” How can you not have a good time?
We are proud to call Hood Canal and its wonderful community home. Furthermore, we are even more excited to share it with you! Come stay at Alderbrook Resort, enjoy some Hamma Hamma Oysters, or grab a coffee at Hoodsport Coffee Company, and join us for your next adventure with some of the most exciting trout fishing in America. Welcome To Hood Canal!