Steelhead, Salmon, and Sturgeon Sportfishing


Facilitating Your Fishing Experience!

Ridge to River Outdoors, LLC is owned and operated by professional guide Doug Saint-Denis.  Based just outside Seattle, we offer exclusive, fully furnished fishing charters for Steelhead, Salmon, and Sturgeon. 

Several premier rivers are less than an hour away from Seattle.  In partnership with the areas best professional fishing guides, we will facilitate your outdoor experience! 

Ridge to River Outdoors has two boats for your fishing needs; a new 23 ½ foot Alumaweld Super Vee Pro sled - room for six anglers and heated on cold days! We also have a heated 17 foot Fish Rite drift boat. 

All of your fishing gear is provided.  Ridge to River Outdoors uses G-Loomis rods, and Okuma spinning and levelwind reels.  We provide the best tackle, bait and lures to hook into your fish.  All you need is a fishing license, a few personal essentials and a positive attitude. 

Ridge to River Outdoors provides scenic trips on the Skagit river for photographers, videographers, and those who love to view the beautiful scenery.  Between late fall and winter, viewing the largest wintering population of Bald Eagles in the United States, draws visitors from around the world.  Ridge to River Outdoors will put you in a position to view these magnificent raptors, as they roost in the trees lining the banks and feed on fish on the gravel bars.

Call now to schedule your trip (425) 478-9133 or email gofish@ridgetoriveroutdoors.com and experience Western Washington the way it was meant to be seen!




  • Full day and half day trips available

  • Fishing licenses available

  • Fish the Skagit, Skykomish, Cowlitz, Snohomish, & Columbia Rivers

  • Scenic trips available November through January

  • Waterfowl trips available October   through January

  • Call (425) 478-9133 to schedule now

Latest Announcements

Right Now

STURGEON: We are booking for North Sound Sturgeon.  While Sturgeon is open year around in the North Puget Sound, however this is the time of year when the fishing is the best. Don't miss out, prime days are limited and filling fast.

STEELHEAD: We are also fishing the Cowlitz River for hatchery Steelhead.  We have 45,000 BTU heaters for cold days, to ensure you focus on fishing instead of the cold. North Sound Sturgeon trips are getting under way too.

Columbia River Springers Coming!

We are booking for the highly anticipated Columbia River Springer fishery! The Columbia River Springers are thought to be the most flavorful King Salmon.

Availability is limited for both of these great fisheries, so call to grab a date.

2010 Fishing Opportunities

The great thing about fishing in the Northwest are the year around fishing opportunities.  But some of the fisheries are very popular and book very quickly!  Some of the most popular fisheries which book quickly are; North Sound Sturgeon, Columbia RiverSpringers, Summer King & Steelhead, Skagit River Kings, Fall Salmon!  Plan ahead and book your trip now!

Book your trip early and keep your deposit in your pocket until your trip is 30 days away!