I went on a 1/2 day rafting trip and had a blast!! Our…read moreguide was knowledgeable and friendly. I like the fact that several photos are taken and then shared. I highly recommend this business.

Our guide, Max made our first whitewater rafting experience fun with just the right balance between…read morefun and exciting. We did the half day trip. The 7 mile stretch of the Clackamas River was beautiful. Highly recommend this family run guiding company!

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Bill Taylor is. There are many guides around…read morethe area, but you won't find many quite like him. Bill is a humble professional, he knows what he's doing, he loves fishing, he loves teaching, and he will get you on the fish. My husband and I have been on the water with Bill a few times already, and have some bookings coming up soon as well. We have learned so much about fishing and salmon from Bill. Bill is the type of guy that loves helping people get into fishing on their own. If you want an adventure, he's your guy. If you want to learn to catch them yourself, he's your guy. If you want to find a great guide in the PNW, he's your guy!

We had a great time learning to clam with Bill. He made it easy for us, from equipment to taking us…read moreto the site, to techniques, and dressing the clams afterward. There were 12 of us, and we all hit our limit of clams before the tide was out, and we were the first people leaving the clamming site! Bill also stayed with us through the dressing process and gave us tips for recipes and preparation. The Gaper neck sashimi was amazing! Bill and his expertise and friendly atmosphere made this a wonderful trip and experience, and I cannot recommend him enough.

We couldn't have asked for a better experience from start to finish with Blue Sky Rafting! Our…read moreguide, Ricky, was incredible--equal parts river expert and fun-maker. He immediately put everyone in our boat at ease while making the trip exciting, safe, and unforgettable. He was everything you could hope for in a guide. Our group will be talking about this adventure for a long time. Thank you, Blue Sky Rafting, and especially Ricky, for helping us create such wonderful memories!

OMG so much fun!! We had Aiden he did an awesome job of guiding us through the process. It was so…read morefun going through the level 3 rapids getting wet and Screaming all together Joyful Moment!! The river is beautiful with lots of palisades and we even saw Big Foots Surfboard

Who would have thought to put a hatchery as one of their stop on their vacay adventures???? WE DID…read moreand heck ya, i would recommend it. Not just information on the salmon, but the ground. In the garden, it is tucked in the woods with well manicured landscaping adorned with beautiful flowers. Inside the visitor center is a quick video of what they do. Very informative Highly recommend

We love visiting hatcheries and Bonneville did not dissapoint. We came to help celebrate Herman the…read moreSturgeon's birthday. Parking was plentiful despite the increase in people present. There were cupcakes to celebrate, birthday hats, Herman pictures to color, and a raffle. We enjoyed the coffee shop/gift store and picked up a new fridge magnet and some peanut butter fudge. Enjoyed viewing the rainbow trout and sturgeon ponds. The grounds are gorgeous and teeming with wildlife and gorgeous flowers. We would definitely go back!

I'm not usually one to write reviews but we had such an awesome experience I wanted to give Jess &…read morethe Always Catchin crew kudos. We started the day catching smaller sturgeon until Jess and my son discussed the possibility of a much bigger challenge. A "Once in a lifetime catch!" Well, that's exactly what happened! My husband, son and even me caught HUGE sturgeon. Mine was 8-9 feet long but my son and husbands' fish were 9-10 feet!! It was phenomenal! The boat was VERY comfortable and clean. Jess knew exactly what to do and when. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We had to take the boat out and move to a different part of the river but Jess didn't seem annoyed by that at all. We had a trip of a lifetime! I will NEVER FORGET IT! Thanks Jess, you're the best guide we've EVER had!!!!

We had a great time with Jess, a real pro. Was exciting to have a real fishing experience,…read moreespecially for our 16 year old son. We caught bait fish and then got to catch and release sturgeon. We also saw bald eagles along the way, as Jess pointed them out, and lots of beautiful waterfalls. Was a great day and wonderful memory for our family. We'll do this again!

Outstanding ! The staff are very experienced, patient, and…read more knoweledgable . This is my third certification I've taken from EcoDive NW.

Rod was quick to answer my questions and was a great experience getting certified with him and his…read moreteam.

Tony was amazing & shared some great insight with my husband and I. He was patient & informative…read more We bought my first fly rod setup from this shop and it comes with a lifetime warranty. We will 100% give our business to this shop if we're in the area again. To the person who gave this shop zero stars for no women's gear. You should get a grip. Women do not typically fly fish as much as men. To expect a country location to stock full options for women is unreasonable in my opinion. I'm female & I ordered my gear online knowing that every shop won't have the same options for me that they do for my husband.

Just incredible!…read more Worth every penny! These folks know their stuff when it comes to fishing for steelhead! Just returned from their full day winter steelhead class and loved it! The shop is very organized and has the teaching down to a science. They offer a 2 day package where they will take a novice single hand fly fisher to use a 2 handed rod in a one crash course day. Fly fishers who use 2 handed rods are called spey anglers. Most of the class did not bring a spey rod and was provided with one from the guides. Then the second day is the actual time on the water learning how to read the waters, rig up your spey rod, and fish the long stretch of the Sandy river in cold waters, rainy weather, and large waves of water. Mark Bachmann and Hawkeye Hawkins were the instructors teaching how to spey cast. The class helps you focus on presenting the fly instead of worrying about what type of fly or how to rig it. The shop has everything for the fly fisher! I had to buy a 2 day fishing license which was done quickly, grabbed some flies, got a new 3D skagit line, and some tools. The shop provided the instruction at their conference room in the back of the shop which was great to receive classroom instruction. Ted Neely was our guide on the Sandy River for the second day. Ted is a local guide who has the guiding, boating, and instructor skills for anyone wanting to fish on the Sandy, Deschutes, or Clackamas rivers. Ted took us down the very scary (to me) Sandy river between Dodge Park and Dabney Park thru some very hairy white water rapids on his pontoon boat. Ted knows the river well, has all the fishing spots covered, and navigates thru all the water with ease. Ted provided a hot lunch which was very welcome after going thru rain, waves, and fishing. If you are new to going down the rapids on top of pontoon boat, make sure you cover this with Ted prior to your trip. You have to be dressed well from head to toe. Luckily I had all the gear including breathable winter waders, river boots w/ cleats, thermal fleece and wool underneath as well as wading jacket. If you are not prepared you will get cold! Take all your stuff in a waterproof dry/boat bag because the rapids will wash you from head to toe! Definitely a great experience with a great guide who knows his local waters. People from all over the country came to this class which means a lot for those who want to learn how to fish for these elusive creatures. I learned so much in one day that I am now confident in returning to fish for winter steelhead fish! The class practiced catch and release to keep the fishery active for all. Totally amazing class - must do for anyone interested in learning how to take years off fishing for steelhead.

worst experience in my life. infinitely better schools out there with better means of…read morecommunication. They're just gonna take your money and just walk away.

Just an update to help fellow parents navigating their kids getting on green team: if your child…read moreends up in a clinic because they couldn't get signed up for green team, remember that the clinic is essentially the fallback option. I just learned that even when clinic kids are dedicated and eager to grow in the sport, they still don't receive priority, along with the current team members, for green team placements. It's also important to know that green team signups aren't merit-based. They're basically first-come, first-served, so parents really do have to stay on top of registration. There are no tryouts for green team and it really comes down to who signs up fastest. So just keep an eye on things and make sure you are on the notification list for green team by reaching out via email (calling for me never worked but maybe it will for you?). Since the website does not have updated details, that really is the most reliable way to stay in the loop. The process is pretty quiet and not the most accessible, but staying proactive truly pays off. Keep advocating and you will get your child where they need to be. Good luck!