On July 8th me and my girlfriend had a guided sturgeon fishing trip on the Colombia river with…read moreSteve. Steve promised us a 8+ footer sturgeon and he did not disappoint. Steve took us to the honey hole and had us hooked on a fish within 30 minutes which was just a warmup(7 footer). We ended up with a total of 3 sturgeon the biggest being 9 and a half feet approx 250lbs. Steve was courteous fun to talk too and was extremely knowledgeable. His new boat was comfortable and a fishing machine. Thanks Steve will be back!!

We had a great time fishing with Steve, we got several fish! I highly recommend booking a trip with…read moreSteve he's certain to show you a good time.

Kyle is a great fishing guide but Yelp is only showing the very first review that was bad and seems…read moreuntrue based on his character and experience. Sometimes the fish aren't bitting. There are 13 other reviews that have been hidden by Yelp but I don't know why and they aren't being counted into the star rating. WTF?

I've been fishing with Kyle (Fishing the Gorge) for over 10 years now.  I have to say I have caught…read moreMORE fish than I can count over the last decade with Kyle.  In fact, my biggest salmon (that I caught on the Columbia River) was WITH Kyle ... 40+ lbs!   I have a lot of fun with Kyle & respect his knowledge of the Columbia River & it's tributaries.  He has been Fishing for several decades & is a VERY dedicated, smart & talented guide.  I have fished with other guides over the years, but Kyle is "My #1 Pick" for the Columbia River.  There are several boats/people that go out Fishing on the Columbia (not knowing the River & the strength of the current).  It can be a very dangerous river to fish (for those not familiar with it), but I've always felt confident with Kyle & how he manages/maneuvers his boat.   Several mornings Kyle will go out hours earlier (even 3am/4am) just to get the best spot on the River for his clients.  Being a guide that fishes practically every day, during the Salmon/Steelhead fishing season, he knows the best places to catch (and where the fishing has been "hot," as he sees this every day).  Of course the bite can change overnight, with the fluctuation in water temperature, barometer, or the depth of the river (if Bonneville Dam starts dumping a bunch of water -- that alone can throw off the fishing).  But he does his best to bring in Salmon and/or Steelhead for his clients. Of course there will be days the fishing is simply slow... and that's WHY it's called "Fishing" not "Catching"  as there are no guarantees.  But I DO have to say....I have brought in MANY fish over the years on Kyle's boat.  Kyle is also very respected by other guides & fisherman that regularly fish the Columbia.  One time we were out fishing....and a boat pulled up & actually delivered a "breakfast sandwich" to Kyle --- to thank him for his help on the River the previous day.   He is also very good at coaching & explaining tactics to first-time fisherman, or those not very experienced.  He always explains about the current & how to hold the rod & how to reel in ....so as "not to lose a fish."  Many people don't understand, when you drop anchor in a River with a very strong current....you have to move quickly & reel fast/steady, so you don't lose your fish.  But he is very patient with his clients & explains everything about good fishing techniques.   I would highly recommend Kyle & Fishing the Gorge to any of my family, friends & those looking for an experienced, fun, fishing experience on the Columbia River.  We've always had a great time with Kyle & enjoy the scenery and beautiful sunrises on the River for MANY years now --- that's WHY I'm a long-term, lifetime client of Fishing the Gorge :-)

Quality Fishing Adventures provided us with a seamless high quality salmon fishing experience on…read morethe Columbia river. Several of us had never fished for salmon before. Our guide Dan Christopher was exceptional - he was a master at his craft. All supplies were provided and he taught us the basics. We each caught a delicious salmon and he gutted and filleted the fish per request. We left with amazing memories of a great day of salmon fishing on the Columbia river. I give him 5 stars and recommend him and his outfit without reservation.

Dan took my family and I out on the Columbia. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We had a…read morelovely day - all 5 of us caught salmon... yahoo! Dan even filleted our catches on the dock for us to take home. Now I have a freezer of delicious treats and great memories to boot! Thanks so much!

I've been on several guided fishing trips in the last 40 years. Buddy proved to be one of the best…read more Why? 1. Good communication 2. Great equipment 3. Extremely knowledgeable 4. Likable personality 5. Worked hard to produce fish and we actually caught within his anticipated numbers *We would definitely recommend and we will be using him on our next trip.

Buddy worked hard to make sure we caught fish, and we did. My one recommendation to Buddy and…read moreanyone considering fishing with him: make sure you have a plan for bathroom breaks established before you leave the dock. Men may not mind peeing into a jug in an open boat in view of other fishing boats or cars driving by, but women certainly mind being told to pee in a metal storage bin at the back of the boat in full sight of everyone.

Stopped in today to rent a kayak. On line rental was listed for $50.00 for 2 hours for a Tandem…read moreKayak. The rental location (Ridgefield, Washington) quoted me as $150.00 for 2 hours. I explained to worker the price discrepancy and asked why the difference. He stated "oh, that was for our Oregon location and Washington charges sales tax. If you don't know, just tell the customer you don't know why the rate is different. Don't make up stuff, especially some asinine excuse about sales tax. So the tax would be $100.00 even? (I give him an A for effort, but an F for intelligence) Anyhow, my advice is book online. I am leery of actually renting now since I can imagine the bait and switch that will occur when they list the rental for $50.00 but charge you $150.00. Anyhow, I won't be back. Not worth the hassle of teenagers handling this operation. Renter beware...

We had a good time with our kids…read more The kayaks were in good shape, and good for beginners. The slough was beautiful. We saw a racoon, some beautiful birds, and had a nice relaxing trip. Do it, you will not regret it.

Had an amazing time learning with these guys for the Skipper Small Keelboat course. Afterwards,…read morewe've reserved the small Capri's a few times and the GM is always amazingly kind, informative and helpful at getting us setup and out on the river. I feel extremely blessed to have this support as I'm learning and can't wait to take the next level course!

Thank you Island Sailing Club, and especially Paul Sammons, my first ASA sailing course was such a…read moresuccess! Clearly passionate about sailing and infinitely patient, Paul was an excellent instructor. He was eloquent in his descriptions and took time to answer all my questions. I would gladly sail with Paul and Island Sailing Club again! Sincerely, Kristen LaGrange

My lifelong friend won a fishing trip and asked me to come along. She is an avid fisherwoman and I…read morehave never been salmon fishing. It ended up that we went right on by buoy 10 and out into the ocean where I immediately got one on and caught my first Chinook. John was great help and made me feel comfortable about the entire experience. Thank you John, and Lisa for the trip and Matt. It was a great day!

I have been fishing a quite a few times with John. I have use other guides in the past and have an…read morehad an OK experience. Every time with John it is been amazing! He knows exactly what he's doing is respected among the other guides (I can't tell you how many other guides were asking him for advice and where to fish). He is also very personable and fun to fish with. His boat is very clean, organized, and he is always very professional. I can't wait till next season! Thanks John!

Private gated entry, good security, beautiful location, very secluded and great moorage to Moore a…read moreboat in, year around. The updates happening now are great!

This is a nice, albeit tiny marina. Not really a marina, actually. Just a couple of docks and…read moreamenities really. I like stopping here for the views and perhaps a picnic lunch if I am traveling further down the gorge. There is limited parking but when I am on my motorcycle I can always find some place to park. Bathrooms, picnic tables, benches to sit on and watch the world go by. I'm not a boater but it looks like you can tie up here for a spell at no charge. Nice, well kept State (City?) run operation.