With all the dirty water, the bite has been slow—and so has the client schedule. So Pro Guide Steve and I took advantage of the downtime and headed out for a little catch-and-release fishing for ourselves. And it paid off. We trolled up several solid fish, with our biggest of the morning stretching out to 25 inches. Not bad for a day we weren’t expecting much from. The weather cooperated, the river gave us a few opportunities, and it turned into an awesome morning on the water. Sometimes a slow week is just a good excuse to get back to fishing for fun.

Another night out on the Columbia here in the Tri-Cities brought a few nice walleye to the boat for Stein from Texas. Stein had never fished for walleye before—let alone caught one—so getting him on his first-ever walleye was a solid win. Even better, his biggest of the night measured 26.5 inches, not a bad way to start a walleye career. We didn’t connect with any dirty 30s this trip, but they’re close. We’re on the water nightly from now through April, hunting those big girls and putting clients on the fish of a lifetime. If you want in on the action, now’s the time. Come chase trophy walleye with us here at FCO.

It was another night of night ops for the Fishers Catch Outfitters pro guides. Miles, Mike, and Tony hit the water in search of big walleye. It wasn’t the night we were hoping for numbers-wise, but it was still a good night of fishing. We spent the evening exploring new water, and anytime you’re learning and dialing in a pattern, the trip is worth it. The crew picked up solid information, marked promising areas, and laid the groundwork for the nights ahead. We’ll keep grinding, keep scouting, and keep working to get these fish locked in for our clients. The big girls will show—it's only a matter of time.

With the Columbia River muddy from all the flooding, getting on a solid bite has taken some work. Tonight, Pro Guide Mike jumped in the boat with me, and we made the best of tough river conditions. After hunting for clean water, we finally found a stretch that looked right—and the edge rods went to work. We put 10 nice walleye in the boat before the next storm rolled through. Launched at 4:30, back to the dock by 10:30, and packed with good memories and stories from the night. Let’s get you out after some of these awesome fish. This is our favorite time of year—when the big ones show up and every trip feels like a hunt for something special.

With the weather we’ve been having and the rivers flooding, fishing hasn’t exactly been easy. Tonight, Pro Guide Mike jumped in the boat with me to do a little scouting. It wasn’t the banner night we were hoping for, with only a couple of fish hitting the deck—but the ones we did catch were worth the effort. Each fish was caught, pictured, and released back into the mighty Columbia River. The good news? They were chunks—coming in at 28" / 10.4 pounds and 29" / 11.13 pounds. Solid night-fish quality, even if the numbers weren’t there. Once this water settles back down, we’re expecting the bite to pick right back up. For now, it’s time to stay on the hunt and track down some fishable water.

Back to the Tri-Cities for us—home and ready to get back after the walleye. Unfortunately, the wind kept the boats on the trailer for a couple of days, but we finally hit the water today to scout for upcoming clients on the schedule. The river is up and the bite was a little slower than usual, but we still managed to put fish in the boat and get a feel for where things are shifting. The patterns are changing, the fish are moving, and it’s shaping up to be a solid stretch once conditions settle in. It’s time to get out on the water and chase some walleye.Call and get on the books: 509-727-7137

It was another day on the big Columbia out of Hammond, Oregon, chasing down Dungeness crab. We kicked things off around 8 a.m., dropping eight pots for a good soak. After a couple hours, we pulled the first round—only to be met with a little disappointment. Plenty of crab in the pots, but most of them were on the smaller side, and the keepers were few and far between. By the time all eight pots were checked, we had just 18 keepers in the box. So we made a move. We relocated, reset all eight pots, and gave them another solid soak. About an hour later, we started pulling—and this time the pots were loaded the way we like to see them. Keeper after keeper came over the rail, and before long we had full limits for everyone, plus a few bonus crab for the captain. By the time we wrapped up, we had 51 [...]

Day two of chasing Dungeness crab on the Oregon Coast with Dwayne and Bill didn’t come easy. The water was a bit sporty today, but the guys pushed through it, stayed positive, and kept the traps working. Their effort paid off—we limited the boat in just a couple of hours. The conditions made us earn every pull, and we definitely took on a little spray along the way, but the crabbing was straight fire once we got into them. Wet gear, rough water, and full limits… that’s a good day in our book. Another successful run with a great crew, and plenty of crab headed home for the pot.

It was time for the Fishers Catch crew to hit the road and head to Hammond, Oregon, in search of Dungeness crab. This is the time of year when we switch gears for a few days and get clients on piles of crab—while stocking our own freezers too. These trips are always a blast, and they produce limits day after day. If you’re thinking about making a trip out of it, December 2026 is the window to get on the books. Turn it into a family vacation, enjoy the coast, and get in on some great fishing while you’re at it. Seats are $200 per person, and each angler can take home a 12-crab limit. It’s fun, it’s hands-on, and it’s some of the best eating you’ll ever bring home.