We launched out of Irrigon, Oregon today with a mission—find some walleye and tangle with a Columbia River sturgeon or two. The day was a complete success. We filled the cooler with a solid haul of walleye, then topped it off in style as everyone on board got to battle and reel in a sturgeon. Smiles, laughter, and bent rods all around—just another fantastic day of fishing on the Columbia.

The start of August picked up right where July left off—with great weather, great company, and even better fishing. It’s been an incredible season so far, and we’re excited for what’s still to come. Today was all about family. We hit the water, got into a solid mess of walleye for the fryer, and made some awesome memories along the way. Boat dog Ruth even joined the fun, adding her usual charm to the trip. What a fun and fulfilling day on the Columbia!

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Pro Guide Steve hit the Columbia in search of that elusive night bite—and the walleye didn’t disappoint. It was a great evening on the water for the crew, with a couple of quality fish making it to the Willy boat before being released to swim another day. Alongside the trophies, the guys boxed up a solid haul of eater-sized walleye to take home. A calm night, great company, and a boat full of fish—doesn’t get much better than that.

It was a ladies' day on the water with Pro Guide Miles, launching out of Umatilla in search of some Columbia River gold—walleye! Miles got it done, putting the crew of awesome women right on the fish. The rods were bending, the smiles were wide, and the energy on the boat was nothing short of electric. What a fantastic day of fishing and fun for the whole crew!

It was another stellar day of walleye fishing with Pro Guide Tony on the Columbia River out of Umatilla, Oregon. Today’s trip was with our corporate partners from CED, and let’s just say—it was a smashing success! The crew spent the day trolling worm harnesses, and it paid off in a big way. Rods were bending, the cooler was filling, and smiles were everywhere. It’s always a pleasure to get our corporate groups on the water for a day of great fishing and even better memories.

It was a full day of walleye fishing for the two FCO boats out on the water. Pro Guide Tony had the crew from Tire Factory aboard, while Pro Guide Miles was joined by longtime client Montey and his buddy. The morning started off a bit slow for Tony, but not for long—Miles was already hot on the bite, hauling in fish left and right. Before you knew it, Tony found his groove and started stacking them in the boat at a fast pace. All in all, it was an awesome day of fishing for both crews. Plenty of laughs, plenty of fish, and plenty of good times shared on the Columbia.

Today was a special one on the water as we had the privilege of fishing with Hannah. It had been 16 months since she last cast a line—an accident had left her right side immobile, but her determination to return to the river never wavered. She wasn’t about to let anything keep her from doing what she loves. Watching her back in action, reeling in walleye and flashing that unforgettable smile, was nothing short of inspiring. The laughter, the joy, and the fish—today was a celebration of resilience, strength, and the healing power of the outdoors. As we enjoyed our walleye bite, Captain Wade was upriver putting in the hours hunting down summer Chinook on the Columbia.

Today was a special one—I got to spend the day on the water with my big brother and a couple of guests he brought along for a mixed trip chasing both sturgeon and walleye. The bite was on, and the crew made the most of it. They took home a pile of great-eating walleye and, best of all, landed their first-ever sturgeon. Nothing beats a day of fishing, family, and first-time memories. One for the books!

It was an absolute smash fest today for Rob, Chip, and the boys. The summer bite was wide open, and the walleye were stacked and snapping. We trolled worm harnesses and loaded the boat in a quick three-hour morning trip—plenty of quality fish for the crew to take home. After dropping them off, Miles and I headed back out to see what the jigs could do—and they delivered. Another solid hour of catching capped off an already great day on the water. Fast fishing, full coolers, and summer vibes—that’s how we do it at FCO.