What of the best guides in the Pacific Northwest Ryan works hard get you into the fish highly…read morerecommend.

Best guy and guide on the water! I wouldn't go with anyone else! Does all he can to get you on…read morefish!!!

Beautiful Lake for swimming. I was able to go off a private dock, but there's also a public access…read moreboat launch.

Love this little lake. Great for fishing not much though besides a boat launch, small area but love…read moreit for being pretty small and private. Not really meant to be a big public swimming hole.

This is a very easily walkable 1.1 mile trail that leads to a spawning ground for wild chum salmon…read more The trail is very well marked and level. I visited during mid December, so there were still a handful of salmon making their way upstream and spawning in the gravel beds. There's a little footbridge spanning over the stream and so you can get a good look at the fish swimming without being tempted to wade into the water itself (which is highly, highly discouraged since it's very easy to crush fish eggs and disrupt the migration). I would describe this as a multisensory experience as you can see the fish, hear them splashing in the water...and smell the dead fish. I wouldn't advise going if you have a sensitive nose! This was a cool experience otherwise.

What a gem in our back yard! Easy, flat well maintained…read moretrails, good for the whole family. No bikes allowed so safe for the little ones. A bird watcher's paradise any time of the year. Presently, lots of ducklings swimming amongst the water lillies that are in bloom. Lots of old timber and vegetation to walk through In the fall, spawning salmon in the creeks that have look-out platforms for your viewing Swimming in the main pond are beaver and other aquatic animals. A couple of modern outhouses that are fairly well maintained too. And for the price of a Discover Pass ($35 annually that covers 2 cars) you can visit 7 days a week. You can also buy a day pass on line. The penalty for no pass is quite expensive - $99 !

"I love sailing and have always been a great first mate, but when I decided to get my ASA…read morecertification to be able to captain the boat, I had lots of doubts about my skills. Ben was my instructor and he made learning fun and seemingly simple. He is filled with expertise, integrity, and makes learning a joy. I give him my highest recommendation, you would be lucky to be aboard with Capt. Ben." Connie Ballou, Kirkland WA

A group of 4 of us booked a "Beginning Couples" sailing trip with Beth & Ben at Sail Olympia. It…read morewas easily one of the best vacations we have had - toss in the training and certification and the trip was absolutely perfect. Their teaching style on the boat is so natural that at no point did I really feel like I was in an "instruction" environment. They organically covered all of the 101 and 103 topics over the course of the week. Prior to the trip no one in our group had any sailing experience, and only limited power boat experience. By the end of the trip, everyone in our group was comfortable with navigating, operating the sails, docking and departing, and generally running the boat. We are all super eager to get back out on the water as soon as possible. In addition to their instruction Ben & Beth are wonderful hosts and we felt instantly at home - staying up late into the night sharing stories of adventures past. We will be recommending Sail Olympia to anyone who will listen as the best way to get into this sport, or just a great way to spend a week off away from the world.

Highly recommend Jonathan and his "Trout College"! My two sons, ages 20 and 11 really learned a lot…read moreabout fishing. Both were beginner fishermen when they started and after spending the day with Jonathan they feel proficient enough to catch fish on their own. Jonathan is very knowledgeable, patient, and fun to be around. He has a lifetime of experience fishing in the Puget Sound area and is happy to share his knowledge. If you want to learn how to fish or want to improve your fishing skills I definitely recommend this business!

Eld Inlet is located at the Southern Edge of Puget Sound in Olympia. It's about 6 miles long. The…read moremost southern edge of the inlet is called Mud Bay. We stayed at a beach house here during the long 4th of July weekend for some much-needed relaxation. It's so close to the city yet secluded enough so it feels like a small vacation away from home. The weather was perfect. We took advantage of paddle boarding and kayaking. We were even greeted by a curious Sea Otter and a humongous Jelly Fish that seemed like it was 2 1/2 feet wide. *shivers* The water and the view were amazing!! There's a considerable difference between low tide and high tide so I'd keep an eye out for the tide tables. During low tide, you can go for long walks along the beach and do some beach combing. During high tide, that same beach is non-existent. Perfect time to take the paddle board or kayak out so I don't have to walk the length of the beach to get in the water. I would frequently see Oyster boats go by. Apparently Eld Inlet is known for growing the richest oysters. Something about the algae in the inlet gives the oyster meat its yellowish creamy color... buttery. The same conditions in Eld Inlet that grow sweet oysters also produce very thin shells. There are also several Sandy beach areas in Eld Inlet that are open to the public.

Beautiful experience! Our guides shared their knowledge and love of Puget Sound. Saw eagles,…read moreherons, seals, raccoons and an abundance of marine life and other birds. The kayaks were super clean and easy to use. This was my first time in a closed kayak with a rudder, and I loved it! I can't describe the peace and beauty of this area with mere words. What an incredible way to experience the PNW and Puget Sound! I'm so happy we found this experience.

I've tried calling their listed phone number several times to see if their reopened and no one…read moreanswers. Does anyone know if they reopened or permanently closed?

My first time here was pleasant. The man behind the counter was a delight and even gave us some…read moretips about the fish stealing otter! Cheap fun for the fmaily if you don't mind sharing the dock space with the other people! You can sit back on chairs they provide, cast your line and wait! I didn't catch anything but a day later my fmaily limited out! Boat rentals available and plenty of fishing stories! Warning...the bathrooms are not desireable...