Dungeness River

Dungeness River cuts through Washington, United States and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Dungeness River — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

47.9788, -123.1273 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Coho salmonDolly vardenRainbow troutSteelheadBull troutCutthroat trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

• For Dolly varden

  Dolly Varden often hold near structure like fallen logs or undercut banks, so target these areas; vary your retrieve speed until you find what they are hitting.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Dungeness River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Dungeness River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Washington before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Dungeness River.

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