Captain
Desmond Enquist

Member since March 2019 Ridgefield, United States
Background
Captain Desmond was born and raised in a fishing family, and angling has been his passion ever since he was a little kid! He has over 35 years of experience fishing here in the Pacific NW, and loves introducing guests from all over to these incredible fishing grounds. Nothing beats seeing the smiles on his clients' faces when they've hooked into their trophy catch, and he's also very patient and enjoys helping young and new anglers master various techniques, as well as teaching them all about fishing at the same time. Come aboard and let him get you hooked!
Techniques
I prefer to trolling and hunt for the fish. We do fish on anchor, we use various techniques.

Hey, I'm Captain Desmond Enquist

Ridgefield, United States
Background
Captain Desmond was born and raised in a fishing family, and angling has been his passion ever since he was a little kid! He has over 35 years of experience fishing here in the Pacific NW, and loves introducing guests from all over to these incredible fishing grounds. Nothing beats seeing the smiles on his clients' faces when they've hooked into their trophy catch, and he's also very patient and enjoys helping young and new anglers master various techniques, as well as teaching them all about fishing at the same time. Come aboard and let him get you hooked!
Techniques
I prefer to trolling and hunt for the fish. We do fish on anchor, we use various techniques.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Ridgefield
Trips from US $200
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(14 reviews)
Portland
Trips from US $200
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Astoria
Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
great trip!
Limits Reached
Desmond goes the extra nautical mile
+21
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Jen H.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Successful day on the river

Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on September 18, 2016
My husband isnโ€™t much of fisherman but wanted to do something fun with our employees and thought this would be a good team...
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Jerald R.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Desmond

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on September 4, 2019
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Robert G.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day sturgeon fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on July 29, 2019
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Michelle B.
Clatskanie, Oregon
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip on the Columbia River

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on August 26, 2019
We had a lot of fun being out in the water annoying the the weather and good company
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Beth B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 27, 2022
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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