Guided catch-and-release fishing with gear and lunch included
9 hrs
Up to 2 people
Round-trip ferry, gear, lunch
Travel to the secluded Stehekin River for a guided fly fishing float. Spend five hours casting with an experienced guide on a catch-and-release trip.
Board Lady Liberty in Chelan 7:45am Board the Liberty 8am Depart the Chelan Boat Co Dock ~9:15am arrive in Stehekin at the Log office
Tour Itinerary 9:30 am Stehekin Log Office, our guide meets you at the dock 10:00 am Launch on the Stehekin River for your fly fishing experience 12:00 Enjoy your lunch packed to order by Stehekin Pastry Company 3:00 pm Trips end and we take you to the boat dock.
Board Lady Liberty at the Log Office 3:30pm Depart the Stehekin ~5pm arrive back at the Chelan Boat Co Dock
Full refund with at least 14 days' notice. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 2U72XY
Yes. Bring a Washington State fishing license for your day on the Stehekin River (a one-day freshwater license is available).
Yes. All guided trips on the Stehekin River are catch and release.
Bring a jacket, sunglasses, a camera, warm socks, and your Washington State fishing license.
Chelan Boat Co Dock, 1418 W. Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
The ferry cruise to Stehekin along Lake Chelan is genuinely one of those experiences that earns its reputation. Turquoise and jade waters, snow-capped peaks, and the occasional mountain goat sighting make for a stunning backdrop, and the crew consistently gets high marks for being friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the region. Small touches like complimentary coffee, cocoa, and tea add a welcoming feel, and boarding is described as easy and stress-free. A few things worth knowing before you go: the boat is comfortable and functional rather than fancy, and most travelers seem perfectly happy with that tradeoff. If you can, opt for the longer layover in Stehekin since at least one visitor found 1.5 hours too short to fully enjoy the stop. Phone responsiveness has come up as an occasional frustration, so booking online may save you some hassle. Overall, this is a highly recommended outing for anyone visiting the Lake Chelan area.
Took the Lady Express up Lake Chelan to Stehekin. Did the one hour Rainbow Falls tour and then returned on the same boat. Enjoyable ride. Interesting with the smoke from the wildfires. Beautiful scenery. Captain provided information on the way up.
lynne Dobrovolny
August 8, 2026
Took the Lady Express up Lake Chelan to Stehekin. Did the one hour Rainbow Falls tour and then returned on the same boat. Enjoyable ride. Interesting with the smoke from the wildfires. Beautiful scenery. Captain provided information on the way up.
lynne Dobrovolny
August 8, 2026
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