Columbia River Fishing Guide 

4.4/5 (5 reviews)
 Lewis River Road box284, Woodland, WA 98674, United States

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers year-round opportunities to target freshwater gamefish in the winding waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy great food fishing for King Salmon or Steelhead, or pure sportfishing joy for monster Sturgeon. Whatever you’re after, Capt. Christian is the man to get you on that fish of your dreams.

You will be fishing aboard a 31’ Aluminum boat. Aluminum boats are loved throughout the Northwest for their hardy build and huge fishing space. The vessel can reach 50 knots on the way to the fishing grounds and has a silent trolling motor for when you get there.

What you fish for depends on when you visit. Chinook are best in spring and fall, running March through May and then August through December. Steelhead can be found in winter or summer, and are best December through March and June through August. Fancy fighting a real monster? Take on Sturgeon in May and June for some real heavy tackle action.

Whatever you’re after, you can rely on a seasoned, local guide and a spacious, reliable boat. All tackle, bait, and lures are provided, and Capt. Christian will even fillet your fish at the end of the trip. All you need to bring is your fishing license, food and drink, and plenty of energy. Because the fish here will put even experienced anglers to the test!

Christian Witt

Captain

Christian Witt


Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $840 
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $840 
3/4 Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $960 
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,200 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.4/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.4/5
Experience
4.2/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Knows this river, found a momster !

Angler rating

4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

33%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
John K.
John K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Knows this river, found a momster !

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on July 23, 2024

Caught the biggest fish of my life thanks to Chris. What a fight! A monster 6ft 150 lb Sturgeon ! Chris has been a student of this river for a long time. He put us on fish all the time and was dedicated to us having a good time a nd answering our questions. I can't wait to get out there with him for King Salmon season! BTW, that boat of his is perfect - and I know boats.

Caught the biggest fish of my life thanks to Chris. What a fight! A monster 6ft 150 lb Sturgeon ! Chris has been a student of this river for a long time. He put us on fish all the time and was dedicated to us having a good time a nd answering our questions. I can't wait to get out there with him for King Salmon season! BTW, that boat of his is perfect - and I know boats.  

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 John K. recommends Columbia River Fishing Guide

Melody E.
Melody E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on September 14, 2024

 

 Melody E. recommends Columbia River Fishing Guide

Helen K.
Helen K.

Ridgefield, WA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

6 hours private charter, 3 people visiting WA.

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on August 2, 2023

The Columbia River was beautiful. Bald Eagles and many other birds and ducks. We "almost" hooked King Salmon; day 2 of the opening of the season. Capt. Witt really wanted us to get a fish but no luck this time. Very enjoyable 6 hours.

The Columbia River was beautiful. Bald Eagles and many other birds and ducks. We "almost" hooked King Salmon; day 2 of the opening of the season. Capt. Witt really wanted us to get a fish but no luck this time. Very enjoyable 6 hours.  

 Helen K. recommends Columbia River Fishing Guide

Domenica P.
Domenica P.

Portland, Oregon

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Christian

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on September 2, 2023

 

 Domenica P. recommends Columbia River Fishing Guide
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Abel K.
Abel K.
2.0/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

2.0/5

Crew

1.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2022

 

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FAQs about Columbia River Fishing Guide

What are the trip rates for Columbia River Fishing Guide?

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $840 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $840 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $960 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Columbia River Fishing Guide?

When you book a trip with Columbia River Fishing Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Columbia River Fishing Guide?

Trips booked with Columbia River Fishing Guide include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Columbia River Fishing Guide offer?

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers the following type of fishing:

  • River Fishing
What fishing techniques does Columbia River Fishing Guide offer?

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Columbia River Fishing Guide?

Top targeted fish species with Columbia River Fishing Guide include:

  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Christian Witt

Woodland, Washington, United States

5 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since March 2018

Captain Christian Witt is one of the most respected guides in the area. Locally-born and raised, Capt. Christian has been fishing in the area for over 40 years. He has guided groups towards that catch of a lifetime on hundreds of trips and still throws everything into each charter to make sure you have a great time.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
D Tech Boat
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

All ages welcome. Kids' vests provided.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

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