Columbia River Fishing Guide

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 24’ Alumaweld 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $840
    Spend the morning battling Sturgeon, Steelhead, or Chinook Salmon, depending on the time of year.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $840
    Get out on the water for an afternoon of great fishing. Target Sturgeon, Steelhead, or Chinook Salmon, depending on the season you're fishing.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $960
    Spend six hours out fishing for the season's top gamefish. Sturgeon, Steelhead, and King (Chinook) Salmon can all be caught in the local rivers, but they are best at different times of year.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Spend the day fishing for Sturgeon, Chinook, or Steelhead, depending on the time of year. Sturgeon are best in the summer, steelhead in the summer or winter, and Chinook in the spring or fall.
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FAQs about 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)

When you book a trip with Columbia River Fishing Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Columbia River Fishing Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Columbia River Fishing Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Columbia River Fishing Guide include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Christian Witt
Woodland, Washington, United States
3 Customer reviews
Response time 4 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 225HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.7 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Helen K.
Ridgefield, WA
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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...
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Domenica P.
Portland, Oregon
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Fishing with Christian

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 2, 2023
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Abel K.
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2022
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