What To Bring

In order to ensure a safe and wonderful trip, we have provided you with a list of items to bring on your fishing trip. Please note, fishing licenses are mandatory and you need to have the approriate license depending on what you will be fishing.

Buy your fishing license online at the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Fresh water fishing license (Mandatory)
  • Saltwater fishing license (if we are fishing sturgeon)
  • Catch record card (Mandatory)
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Raingear - please do not bring umbrellas
  • Sunscreen  
  • Camera / Binoculars / Video camera
  • Food & drink
  • A cooler to bring fish home in
  • Most importantly, bring a positive attitude!

Do not bring illegal drugs.  Ridge to River Outdoors vessels and licensed guides are subject to
boarding and inspection by all law enforcement and the United States Coast Guard.
If you have prescription medication in a labeled prescription bottle, that is acceptable.