The Spokane River is not be regarded as an epic or renowned fishery today, but it once teemed with thousands of salmon, trout, and other native species like mountain whitefish, northern pikeminnow, and largescale suckers. Unfortunately, years of neglect, pollution, and dams have greatly diminished its native fish populations. Now, a good day on the river means just one or two fish in the net. However, for those who fish it, the Spokane River holds a special place, offering a deep connection to the wild fish that still live in its waters.

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  Our on-the-water fly fishing lessons focus not on catching large numbers of fish or trophy-sized catches, but on honing your skills as an angler. The Spokane River is challenging, and its wild fish are elusive, but this river serves as a unique classroom that will help you grow into a more adaptable, self-reliant, and experienced angler. Mastering fly fishing on the Spokane River will make any other trout stream feel like a breeze.

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  We offer two on-the-river fly fishing lessons, and either of these lessons can be tailored to fit your needs and what you would like to get out of the lesson.

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On-the-River Lesson - Float Trip

  The float trip is a fantastic way to fish miles of the river in an immersive experience. We'll be floating the river in a fishing raft exploring the river and covering topics such as: fly casting, how to read the water to locate fish, how to fly fish from a boat, how to perfect the presentation of your flies to fish, and more. With the boat, we also have the added advantage of carrying multiple fly rods with us which allows you to try out different fly fishing methods to further increase your skills at finding and catching fish.