| The Humptulips River originates in the Olympic National Forest as the East and West Fork. The name comes from the Humptulips Indians, part of the Chehalis tribe. Some say the word "humptulips" means "hard pole" why others say it means chilly region. Either way the Humptulips river to us means " Big Fall Chinook Salmon!" This is one of our favorite fall fisheries due to the large number of big Fall Chinook, hard fighting silvers, and the aggressive Chum Salmon. The Humptulips Salmon fishery normally starts mid October and stays hot until mid November. This is a great chance to catch a trophy King Salmon, a trophy Coho Salmon, and alot of hard fighting action. Humptulips, Copalis Crossing, Pacific Beach, and Ocean Shores are some of the small towns surrounding the Humptulips River.The nearest cities are Aberdeen and Hoquim, located at the mouth of the Chehalis River on Grays Harbor. Don't for get your clam shovels, the Humptulips River is just a short drive to the Ocean Beaches! |
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| Directions: From I-5 take exit 104 to merge onto US-101 N toward Aberdeen/Port Angeles 5.9 mi Continue on WA-8 W (signs for Aberdeen/WA-8 W/Montesano) 21.0 mi Continue on US-12 W 20.7 mi Slight left at US-101 N 3.7 mi Turn right at Levee St 0.1 mi Continue on Lincoln St 0.8 mi Continue on Perry Ave/US-101 Continue to follow US-101 You'll meet your guide at the Humptulips Store |
| Waters West Guide Service 388 Geissler Rd Montesano, WA 98563 Since 2003 |
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