Please contact captain before booking to know exactly where you’ll be fishing. Make an adventure out of your next trip in Seattle and go fishing with Miller’s Sportfishing.
"One of the best fishing experiences ever! We werent sure what to expect but we asked for sturgeon and we got it!" — Adriana,
There's a fish with your name on it in Toledo and Miller's Sportfishing will help you catch it! Fishing around here will often see you targeting Steelhead and occasional spring chinook Salmon, and more with any luck.
"Jim and Neil were very professional, knowledgeable and patient on our trip." — Justin,
Please contact captain before booking to find out exactly where you’ll be fishing. If you're ready to experience fishing on the Columbia River and its tributaries, look no further than Miller’s Sportfishing.
"had a great time, he was super knowledgeable and made everything about the experience exactly what i was looking for!" — Sam,
Book a trip with Dave's Guide Service and have a memorable time fishing in Toledo, Washington. Captain Dave Mallahan will take you on the beautiful Columbia River and make sure you have the best chance to catch fish.
Black Star Fishing welcomes you to the stunning rivers of Washington State.
"Captain Evan is a great guy, angler, and host. It was a great day fishing with our three teenagers." — Charles,
Spend the day with Capt. Ashton Haight, owner of Tight Lines Northwest Guide Service. Come experience the beautiful rivers that are home to the majestic Steelhead and Chinook Salmon.
Columbia River Coho Salmon & Sturgeon Fishing Charters Now Booking Through December 31, 2026 Experience an exciting day on the Columbia River targeting Coho salmon and sturgeon! Whether you’re chasing hard-fighting silver salmon or looking to hook into po
"After spending the last couple years struggling to catch fish on my own, I had the opportunity to go out with EJ." — SARA,
There's a fish with your name on it in Toledo and Livin' Life Adventures will help you catch it! With Captain Brianna at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
There's a fish with your name on it in Rainier, and Jesse's Guide Service will help you catch it! With Captain Jesse at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
The Cowlitz River winds through Washington State's Cascade Range as a premier destination for salmon and steelhead angling. This Columbia River tributary stretches 105 miles from Mount Rainier's slopes to Longview, offering year-round fishing opportunities amid lush Pacific Northwest landscapes. Book Cowlitz River fishing charters to experience one of Washington's most productive fisheries, where hatchery programs release nearly 13 million fish annually, ensuring robust populations of Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and trophy steelhead.
Anglers target Spring Chinook ('Springers') from April-May, prized for their exceptional table quality. Fall brings aggressive Chinook and Coho runs (late September-November), with fish weighing 5-50 pounds. The river reigns as Washington's top steelhead producer, with Winter Steelhead (December-March) offering chrome-bright hatchery fish and Summer Steelhead (June-October) providing warm-weather action. Techniques range from drift fishing with roe and bobbers to fly fishing in clear pools, back-trolling plugs, and twitching jigs in deeper runs.
Guided trips leverage local expertise to navigate the river's diverse structure – from the barrier dam fish-collection system to wooded stretches near Randle. Professional captains know seasonal migration patterns and productive holes, increasing opportunities to hook hard-fighting steelhead or acrobatic salmon. The river's accessibility via Highway 12 and multiple launch points, combined with its consistent rankings among Washington's top fisheries, makes it ideal for both novice and experienced anglers seeking memorable Pacific Northwest fishing adventures.
