Fish Southwest Washington with a guide who knows every run.
Guided salmon and steelhead trips on the Kalama, Cowlitz, Lewis, Elochoman, and Naselle Rivers. Drift boat fishing. All experience levels. Family friendly.
Local river experts
We fish these rivers every week of the season. You are on the water with guides who read conditions, follow runs, and know where fish hold.
Salmon & steelhead
Spring Chinook, fall coho, winter and summer steelhead — we match your trip to what is running and what you want to catch.
Drift boat fishing
Classic Washington drift boat trips with bobber fishing, back-trolling, spinners, centerpin, and fly when conditions allow.
Easy online booking
Reserve your trip in minutes. Call 360-751-8748 or book online. Half day, 3/4 day, and full day options.
Pick the trip that fits your day.
Half day from $200, 3/4 day from $250, full day from $300. Every trip is built around current river conditions and your goals on the water.
A guide who lives for the river.
Trevor Torppa started Chrome City Guide Service because fishing is not just his job — it is his life. With 10+ years of drift boat experience, he reads Southwest Washington rivers the way most people read the weather.
He writes for NW Sportsman Magazine and Salmon Trout Steelheader Magazine. He also guides on Alaska's Kenai River through Soldotna Fishing Guides. When you fish with Chrome City, you get a guide who is on the water in both states, all season, paying attention to what is biting where.
Whether you want your first steelhead, a spring Chinook for the smoker, or a great day on the river with your family, Trevor and the Chrome City team build the trip around what matters to you.
Five rivers. One local expert.
Each river has its own personality, run timing, and techniques. We pick the right water for your trip — or explore them all through our river guides and fishing reports.
Know when to book.
Spring Chinook, summer steelhead, fall coho, and winter steelhead — Southwest Washington offers fishing opportunities across the calendar.
What our anglers say.
“Trevor put us on steelhead all day on the Kalama. Patient with my son who had never caught a steelhead before — he landed two. Already booked again for spring Chinook.”
“Best guided fishing trip we have taken in Washington. Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend a day on the river with. The coho fishing on the Cowlitz was nonstop.”
“We have fished with guides across the Northwest. Trevor knows these rivers at a level most guides do not. Spring Chinook on the Cowlitz was the highlight of our year.”
“Took my dad for his 65th birthday. Zach was patient, professional, and made sure my dad got his fish. Best gift I could have given him.”
“First time steelhead fishing and Trevor made it easy. Clear instruction, great gear, and fish in the boat by mid-morning. Cannot recommend Chrome City enough.”
“Booked online, showed up, caught coho, went home happy. Exactly what you want from a guide service. Will be back every fall.”
“Best guided fishing trip we have taken in Washington. Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to spend a day on the river with. The coho fishing on the Cowlitz was nonstop.”
“We have fished with guides across the Northwest. Trevor knows these rivers at a level most guides do not. Spring Chinook on the Cowlitz was the highlight of our year.”
“Took my dad for his 65th birthday. Zach was patient, professional, and made sure my dad got his fish. Best gift I could have given him.”
“First time steelhead fishing and Trevor made it easy. Clear instruction, great gear, and fish in the boat by mid-morning. Cannot recommend Chrome City enough.”
“Booked online, showed up, caught coho, went home happy. Exactly what you want from a guide service. Will be back every fall.”
Common questions.
It depends on what you want to catch. Coho salmon run October through December, winter steelhead peak January through March, and spring Chinook arrive April through May. Summer steelhead fish June through August on the Cowlitz and Lewis. Call us and we will help you pick the right window.
We fish the Kalama, Cowlitz, Lewis, Elochoman, and Naselle — and we pick the river based on what is running, current conditions, and your goals. The Kalama is our home water for steelhead. The Cowlitz is the go-to for spring Chinook. We will match you to the best water for your dates.
Peak weeks — especially spring Chinook season and prime steelhead windows — book up weeks to months ahead. If you have specific dates, reach out early. Shoulder season trips can sometimes be booked with shorter notice.
Meeting locations vary by river and current conditions. We confirm your exact put-in location and time the day before your trip. Most trips launch from access points near Kalama, Castle Rock, Woodland, or other Southwest Washington boat ramps.
Layers. Winter steelhead trips can be cold and wet even when it is not raining hard — think base layers, fleece, and a waterproof outer shell. Summer trips still need a light jacket. Bring polarized sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. We provide life jackets and safety gear.
Absolutely. We host families regularly. Half-day trips are usually the best starting point for younger anglers. We adjust techniques and expectations so everyone in the boat has a great experience.
Check live availability.
Reserve online or call 360-751-8748. Peak steelhead and spring Chinook weeks fill fast.