12 to Lewiston. Seattle to Lewiston is 322 miles by way of I-90 to Vantage, SR 26 to Colfax, U.S. 195 to Lewiston, about and eight hour drive with meal, rest and gas stops. A maximum of five people to the boat , plus the guide. Two and three day trips are available with overnight stays at either Heller Bar or Copper Creek. Private jet boaters can launch at Hellsgate Marina at Lewiston or at Pittsburgh Landing which is 90 miles upriver and reached by a road to a forest service campground .
Guides provide sturgeon tackle.
You'll need to bring your own light to medium weight spinning or casting tackle. A selection of wedding ring style , Rooster Tail and Mepps spinners are most popular choices. Topwater plugs are also effective. Flycasters can fish from shore. It is difficult to flycast from the back of a jet boat because of space limitations.