Shane is a top-notch fishing guide and gave us a MEMORABLE Sol Duc River trip end of June several…read moreyears ago. We met him before dawn around 3am and followed him to the spot where we loaded ourselves into the raft in pitch black darkness (this is an ultimate trust factor here mind you) into the river before the sun came up. Shane oared us himself through the river minus the areas with rapids where we just floated through and took us along all the special spots. Bait and fishing lines are all prepared by Shane ahead of time which made the process effortless and carefree. I caught a small Chinook this day with a spinner at the very end of our trip. Trip ended around noon. We went home with our heart cups filled with adventure. Definitely WORTH IT! Will post up some pics later.

We agree to meet at 3:30am and I text him we are going to be 10 minutes late. We arrive at 3:40…read moremind you I have been up since 2:00. We quickly get on the road which proceeded to get really curvy and hilly. I slowed down because I was unfamiliar with the roads and slightly tired. I noticed him pull in ahead of me and I think to myself that was nice of him to let us catch up. He steps out of the truck and come over to the driver side we're my done is and asks me if I am up for the trip. I said what are you talking about. He said clearly I am not up for it. Gave me back my deposits down said I was late. I Traveled all the way from Washington DC to go salmon fishing with my son. What a letdown

Mike made for a fantastic two days on the water on the Olympic Peninsula. Mike knows the area…read moreamazingly well and clearly loves it - and knows where the fish are. It was a great experience and will definitely be back fishing with Mike again.

My husband and I fished for wild steelhead with Mike Donley, owner of Lost Forest Fishing, for four…read moredays at the end of March, 2016. If you are looking for a fishing guide for steelhead in the rivers around Forks, WA, we highly recommend Lost Forest Fishing. Personally, I had not fished at all in several years and initially booked the trip just for my husband, who is an avid fly fisherman. I went along for the boat ride the first day just to enjoy the scenery and Mike encouraged me to give the fishing a try the next day. By the end of the week, Mike had taught me the basics of a single spey cast AND I brought my first ever wild steelhead to net while nymphing from the boat. My husband, the experienced fisherman, also had a very successful four days fishing and greatly appreciated Mike's instruction and knowledge of the rivers. We definitely plan to make a return trip to Forks next winter and look forward to more fishing with Lost Forest Fishing. Mike also guides in the Jackson Hole area during the summer season and we hope to make a trip down there sometime this year or next to fish with Mike.

We had a super relaxing getaway at the River Inn B&B. It's the perfect base for visiting Olympic…read moreNational Park or fishing some of the world's best Steelhead rivers. The B&B is a few minutes drive out on the outskirts of Forks, just the right distance to be convenient and yet very private. You're only about a 15 minute drive to La Push beaches and about 45 min to the Hoh Rainforest. We were fortunate enough to be able to rent the River House over Memorial Day due to a last minute cancellation (book early, it can be booked out several weeks in advance). The house has plenty of space indoors, with all the amenities and rustic cabin decor. The Bogachiel runs a stone's throw from the spacious outdoor deck. We'll loved our stay and will definitely be back.

Another great trip with Jeff, worst conditions, no water, the guy still put us on some fish. World…read moreclass experience. See you for steelies.

Larry is the man. We have completed two of three days Fishing with him and have had a great time. I…read moream always impressed by someone with his level of expertise and local knowledge. He is super patient and very willing to help you learn how to fish the area. Would highly recommend if you were in the area going out for at least one day with him.

Amazing day out with Larry!!!! He taught me how to fly fish and a couple fish where caught!!!…read more Scenic trip and Super Guide!!!! Best day I've had on a river in a long time!

This inexpensive no-frills campground has all the basics, and nothing more: tent and RV sites with…read morepicnic tables and fire pits, three porta potties that appeared to be well maintained, one dumpster, a really basic playground, and a station set-up with two tanks of potable water for the campers to use. A few things you should know: 1) Google Maps is not able to route you to the campground entrance. Use the coordinates provided in your email receipt. The driveway is easy to miss. 2) Keep the campground number handy. I got to what I thought was the camp and was unable to figure out how to check in. So I ended up calling the owner via the phone numbers listed on the small Forks Sol Duc Campground sign by where I had entered. Mitch then directed me to my spot over the phone, and I was able to set up camp. 3) There were no instructions on how to operate the two tanks full of potable water available to the residents. It would be more helpful if there was a sign on how to operate the water pumps. And by the time I had figured it out, the white tank was already out of water. I had lost patience with trying to figure out how to operate the blue tank. I texted the owner via the number he provided, and at least he was very responsive. Or they can at least include the water access instructions in the email receipt. 4) I don't think they have people cleaning up between campers. So you may end up dealing with the leave-behinds from the previous occupants. The previous campers left me alcohol and a small amount of lighter fluid that I never ended up using. 5) The camp sites are all very diverse, with some being more secluded than others. But most are pretty open. FYI you get a discount if you let them pick your site for you. I think that's it. If you are looking for an affordable, no-frills camping spot that will allow you to explore the rainforests and mountains of the western Olympic Peninsula, then this might be the place for you.

Beautiful, trees and brush between most sites so more private than most campgrounds. Everything was…read moregood about the campground except for the porta potties. Cousin Eddie will tell ya... Gorgeous old growth trees too.

Nick provided great information on what the trip experience would be like, gave clothing advice and…read morewas proactive with the meeting location. Our guide, John, was awesome and provided a great experience for my wife and 8 year old son. He also made sure we all caught fish, including my 1st salmon!

I had a great day fishing with OP Guide Service. Nick and John are professional and worked hard to…read moremake sure I had a good time and caught fish. They had good equipment and comfortable boats. Easy to communicate and coordinate the meet up spot, timing, etc. John explained techniques and different strategies for the water conditions, I learned a lot. Nick was also more than willing to share information about bank fishing spots in the Forks area. I'm looking forward to fishing with them again.

We had a super relaxing getaway at the River Inn. It's the perfect base for visiting Olympic…read moreNational Park or fishing some of the world's best Steelhead rivers. The property is a few minutes drive out on the outskirts of Forks, just the right distance to be convenient and yet very private. You're only about a 15 minute drive to La Push beaches and about 45 min to the Hoh Rainforest. We were fortunate enough to be able to rent the River House over Memorial Day due to a last minute cancellation (book early, it can be booked out several weeks in advance). Plenty of space indoors, with all the amenities and rustic cabin decor. The Bogachiel runs a stone's throw from the spacious outdoor deck. We'll loved our stay and will definitely be back.

Another year and another epic trip. Realeased countless fish. Sore arms and great people. Thanks…read moreJeff you always go above and beyond.

We stayed at the campground here as we made our way through the Olympic NP. This was a great place…read moreto stay! It's not too large and was relatively quiet, although some sites are kind of close to the main road and might get some traffic noise. The sites are located in a beautiful forest with large trees, moss and mushrooms, and a river adjacent. They all have a picnic table and a fire pit, although we were there during a fire ban. There are nice clean bathrooms with shower stalls. I really loved that this campground had some small trails through and near it, and I loved walking down to the river at the end of the day. It was really beautiful! The whole campground is gorgeous and we had a great time.

Bad campsites. There are boulders placed "decoratively" as hazards. I've camped at the nearby…read moreNational Park and this State Park does not have it's beauty.

We went on at least our 20th trip with Bob Kratzer this past weekend. As always it was an awesome…read moretrip with multiple hookups with beautiful bright coho salmon and an expertly guided trip down the Sol Duc river which is very exciting and requires expert rowing. We have fished several of the coastal rivers over the years as well as Lewis, Cowlitz, and Columbia rivers. Bob and Tracy run a great operation and he has to be the hardest working guide out there. I love that he is willing to help other anglers too. He is very unselfish with gear and advice. If you get a chance to fish with Bob, Bill, or Ryan you are in for some of the best fishing anywhere in the world. Should you decide to book a trip stay at the Miller Tree Inn (aka Cullen House) where you will get an awesome breakfast to start your trip and great accommodations.