Captain
Michael Buzbee

Member since January 2024 Carson, United States
Background
Fishing PNW my entire life. Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, Trout, Walleye. I love to fish for all of them. Becoming a guide has been a life-long dream.
Techniques
Trolling, Bobber, backtrolling, jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Buzbee

Carson, United States
Background
Fishing PNW my entire life. Salmon, Sturgeon, Steelhead, Trout, Walleye. I love to fish for all of them. Becoming a guide has been a life-long dream.
Techniques
Trolling, Bobber, backtrolling, jigging
6
Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Columbia River Gorge Salmon

Just added to our fleet
Carson
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $200

Buoy 10 with Big Mike

Just added to our fleet
Warrenton
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tom F.
Salem, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Big Mike

April 24, 2025
Fishing with Big Mike was amazing as always. Mike is a phenomenal captain, will get you on fish, has an amazing new boat and...
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Stephen B.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Excellent
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Spring Chinook

April 15, 2025
Mike has top of the line equipment and the know how to utilize it in order to put fish in the boat. He is friendly and knowledgeable...
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T L.
Richland, Washington
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Killing gold with Captain Mike

June 19, 2025
Fantastic walleye trip. Captain and crew are about the fishiest people Iโ€™ve ever met!!!!ย  Strongly recommend if...
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Christopher T.
Excellent
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Fantastic Outing

VERIFIED   Summer Kings Steelhead and Sturgeon on July 24, 2025
Mike and his wife run a great service.ย  We caught several fish and new personal bests.
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Jolene T.
Seattle, Washington
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with Big Mike

Early Fall Chinook and Steelhead on September 5, 2024
Iโ€™ve been on several trips with Big Mike and itโ€™s always a good time that produces fish.ย  Highly recommend!!
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