Today was a grind on the Columbia. The walleye bite just never really turned on, no matter how much water we covered. We ran up and down the river looking for a hot bite but couldn’t quite get it dialed in. Even so, we managed to put a dozen walleye in the boat and tangled with plenty of bass—though that wasn’t what we were after. Since the crew kept talking sturgeon all day, we decided to do something special: offer them a catch-and-release sturgeon trip to make up for the slow walleye bite. At FCO, we take pride in treating our clients right and making sure they leave with a trip to remember. So, we got them booked for a sturgeon adventure out of either Tri-Cities or Umatilla. One way or another, they’ll be headed to the Columbia River gym for some heavy lifting.

It was another great day with both of our boats on the water. I ran a Columbia River sturgeon trip while the Legend chased walleye, giving our clients the best of both worlds. This Tri-Cities–based crew made the trip down to Umatilla for a day of catching—and catching is exactly what we did. Smiles, laughter, and plenty of fish made it a trip to remember. Right now, we’re fishing out of Tri-Cities, WA, Irrigon, OR, and Hood River, OR, targeting salmon, sturgeon, and walleye. No matter what your target species is, we’ve got you covered. Book your trip and get in on the action!

The Legend and I teamed up today with two boats full of great folks. Todd from North Coast brought out a group of his customers to experience a Columbia River walleye trip—and walleye fishing is exactly what they got. From the first lines in the water, both boats were busy putting fish on the deck. By the end of the day, coolers were full, smiles were big, and plenty of fresh walleye fillets were headed for the table. Another fantastic day on the water with great people, great fishing, and memories made.

We had the pleasure of spending the day on the Columbia with birthday boy Morgan and his crew. It was all smiles, laughter, and plenty of action as the walleye kept the rods bending. From start to finish, the bite was steady, the energy was high, and memories were made that Morgan won’t soon forget. Nothing beats celebrating a birthday with good friends, great fishing, and a cooler full of Columbia River gold.    

Pro Guide Mike took the crew to Drano Lake today, and while it was a smaller group of clients, the action on the water didn’t disappoint. The steelhead were ready to play, and it wasn’t long before fish were hitting the deck. The guys enjoyed steady action, plenty of laughs, and another successful day with the FCO team. Sometimes a smaller crew makes for an even bigger experience—and today proved that true.

It was another special day on the Columbia with Jim Middleton and his grandkids. Many of you know Jim from Middleton Farms, and I’ve had the privilege of fishing with him and his crew for several years now. As always, the boat was full of laughter, stories, and good company. The walleye bite was steady throughout the day, and the kids got plenty of action reeling them in. Let’s just say—it was a fantastic day for us, but not such a great day to be a walleye.

Today was all about the youth of today—the anglers of tomorrow. We had an incredible time on the water with these kids and their families, giving them a taste of what makes fishing so special. From the first cast to the last reel-in, the excitement never slowed down. The smiles, laughter, and fish in the boat made for a day they won’t soon forget. It’s always a privilege to watch the next generation fall in love with the outdoors.

It was both a family reunion and a fishing adventure for the crew. The guys traveled from all over Oregon to spend time with their dad and make some memories on the water. We launched out of Irrigon, Oregon in search of walleye—and walleye is exactly what we found. The crew had a blast trolling worm harnesses, hauling in Columbia River gold one after another. It was a day full of action, laughter, and plenty of catching for this special family gathering.

Pro Guide Mike launched out of Hood River today, heading for Drano Lake with one goal in mind—put some chrome in the fish bag. With steelhead numbers running high and the retention season open, the timing couldn’t have been better. Mike delivered for the crew, finding the fish and making the most of the hot bite. By the end of the day, the smiles were as bright as the chrome in the cooler—a perfect summer steelhead trip on the Columbia.