It was another great night on the Columbia chasing trophy walleye. Damon has fished with us several times before, and this trip he came with one goal—join the Dirty 30 Club. And we got it done. Damon is officially in the club, and the moment that fish hit the net was pure excitement for everyone on board. The crew stayed hot all night, putting 14 quality walleye on the deck for photos before releasing them back into the river. Nights like this are what trophy season is all about—big fish, big smiles, and memories that stick.

Tonight we kicked off Trophy Walleye Season, the time of year when we chase personal bests and hunt for the next state record. This is our favorite stretch of the year, and Pro Guide Tony has the program absolutely dialed in. It was a night of bent rods and first-time catches for the guys on the boat. And while the season is just getting started, we may have already put a serious contender in the net. The big fish of the night taped out at 33.5 inches and weighed 16 pounds—an incredible trophy walleye by any standard. There’s still plenty of season left, and we’re hoping to top it, but if this ends up being the fish of the year, it’s one we’d be proud of. The big girls are showing up, and every night is a shot at something special. Don’t wait to get on the books—these trophy trips fill fast and stay in [...]

It was walleye pound town with Richard and his son Adam today. They made the four-hour drive over to Umatilla to get in on some walleye action with Pro Guide Tony, and they were definitely not disappointed with the outcome. The bite was steady, and the guys put a pile of great-quality eater walleye in the boat. On top of that, they landed a few awesome picture fish—those big, healthy Columbia River walleye that we proudly release to help maintain this incredible fishery. Tony’s drive from Tri-Cities felt like nothing compared to the miles Richard and Adam put in, but the payoff made every minute worth it. The time is now, the bite is good, and the fish are showing up.

Pro Guide Steve hit the water today with his buddy in search of a few eater walleye for a fish dinner. The river was muddy and the conditions weren’t ideal, but they put in the work and tracked down exactly the fish they were after. A little effort, a lot of patience, and they ended the day with the perfect haul for a fresh walleye meal.

It was a cold but great day on the water chasing walleye for Darrin and his kids. It was exactly what they needed for their Christmas break—fresh air, family time, and a whole lot of fishing fun. The boat was full of smiles, laughs, and steady action from start to finish. Not only did they stack up plenty of walleye for a fish fry, but every single one of them walked away with a new personal best. Hard to beat a day like that. Great group, great attitudes, and a ton of fun to fish with. Another awesome family day on the Columbia.

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.