Deer Creek Guide Company 

Arlington, WA

The Sport

Few experiences compare with a quiet morning spent fishing a Northwest River. You cast into the current, the line tightens, a fish leaps into the air, the reel screams, a bright steelhead is making a run for the sea. If all goes well the fish will be landed and probably released to continue on its river journey, and you will be hooked on the pursuit of Steelhead trout with a fly.

Our Equipment

For your comfort, and to provide you with the most enjoyable experience possible, we have chosen the best equipment available today. We run Lavro professional drift boats that feature comfortable bucket seats, water tight storage, and knee braced flat casting platforms for fly fishing comfort. Our rafts are Achilles Pro-Model river rafts with bench seating. On all of our guided trips we can provide state-of-the-art Sage rods and reels, with appropriate lines, at no extra charge.

For Beginners

If you have never fly-fished and want to be introduced to the sport, Mike can provide you with a special package of instruction including use of all necessary equipment. Instruction is available in the following topics:

-          Small streams for  Trout

-          Lake fishing for Trout

-          Single handed and Spey casting

-          Steelhead fly fishing

-          Line building (splicing and design) 

Personal Instruction

We will arrange single to multiple-day trips or personalize a trip to address specific interests that you may have. You will receive personal instruction geared to the river conditions on the day that you fish. Topics covered include reading the water, line selection, fly choice, casting techniques, line control, fly presentation, and playing and landing large fish.

To book a trip or for information 

Mike can be reached at  (360) 435-3778.

Please contact Mike Kinney for all Pricing, Booking, Deposits and Cancellation information.

Washington State 2005 Sport Fishing Rules