I love this park! I have driven past a few times, but just recently visited. Great place for all…read moreages. Calm water, lots of space to sit and enjoy the view. Ample free parking in the neighborhood.

We love Horseshoe! Such a great place to swim, float, or padddle board. It's a short loop and you…read morecan go the full length fairly easily. Don't be scared away by the crowds on the beach. Once you're out in the water it's not bad at all.

I absolutely love it here. I come camping here all the time and it feels comfortable here. It's…read moresmall. It's easy and it's familiar. It's beautiful.

Huge swimming area under the bridge, Trails were closed for maintenance when we went. The lake is…read morecozy and the campground pretty large with camp hosts on site. Picnic tables*limited restrooms* Amble Parking* paid entry

Amazing day on the river! Let me start off by saying that this was my families first guided fishing…read moretrip and wasn't sure at all what to expect. The plan was to do Salmon fishing but we were told earlier in the day the reports weren't good and there wasn't much activity in the area we were going. We all discussed our expectations which was that there was no guarantee we would catch anything. Sad but true fishing is not guaranteed or it would be called "catching" instead according to a family member. We were told the following to be prepared: layer clothing as it was cold that day but could warm up, pack snacks/lunch as it's not provided, sunscreen may be needed, and a hat for some of us. Also, goes without saying to have license and fishing licenses. Some of these items should be obvious but others not so much. A friend suggested we bring tip money as well. We had no expectations having never been on a trip such as this. We headed out of the marina with excitement in hopes as all of us probably hope of landing a big fish. Initially the spot we hit up north trolling for Salmon was a bust. But, our guide Christian made a call to get a report on a spot that had hits on Sturgeon instead. He let us know he couldn't guarantee anything but sounds like it might be a good place if we were up for it. Of course, we said let's do it. At this point even without a bite, for someone who works too much it was already a great day on the water, and no motion sickness which was huge. We headed towards Goat Island and he dropped anchor, got the first pole in the water, and as he was getting the second one in there was a hit right away on the line. Having little experience with Sturgeon fishing Christian was a great teacher explaining how, when, and in what order to do things. The first Sturgeon my husband caught was 2-3' but huge smile on his face none the less. Not long after getting all the poles on another bite came on the line, and my daughter got a decent sized sturgeon on the line, and learned how tiring they can be to land. Christian got it on the boat for a photo and we released it back into the water. We all ended up catching several Sturgeons and I ended up catching a large one that was between 6-7' and estimated to weigh 150 lbs. This one we were all nervous to get on the boat but Christian managed it somehow. He advised in a laughing tone any other larger one's would not be on the boat. We ended the evening with all of us having caught multiple sturgeons, smiles on our face, excitement, and looking forward to the next excursion. Even me whose body doesn't do well on the water. I will absolutely suggest him to friends, family, colleagues, and strangers. All around amazing experience and still smiling days later. Coming in from the day I snapped a photo of our guide looking completely as home on the boat and my experience was he was just that. He gave us an amazing afternoon/evening.

This guide service is a complete joke! Booked a trip for buoy 10 took us to the cowlitz where the…read moreguide told us they hadn't caught a fish in days. Owner is one of the most unpleasant people I have ever spoken to on the phone. I work retail and know for a fact agd I talked to any of my customers like that I would have been fired on the spot! Save yourself time and money and book with anyone else but Christian!

This is a 5 star guide providing a 5 star experience. The fishing will come with many guides in…read morethe northwest, this one included. The differentiator that sets some apart is the experience. Nick is at the top of both of these categories

I bid and won on fishing trip with this company from a non Profit. And was canceled without even…read moreknowing it. So I thought the trip was on another date I called and said I can't make it can we reschedule he scolded me telling me it cost him 700 dollars a day I said sorry but then found out I could. After that I asked when could I cancel to just make sure bc he was threatening me with cost of 700 if I missed the trip. I said I still want to go. I text week before the trip and he tells me he's not going to do it. I have a friend that flew out that cost 600 dollars. He was amped up from the start and difficult to work with. I don't care about the money I donated to the nonprofit bc that was the main reason I did it but now my friend is out 600 dollars.

Paid over $500 for a custom blank with a lifetime warranty, and more to customize the eyelets etc…read more. Now GLoomis?Shimano no longer makes or warranties the custom blanks I'm not sure what they think a "lifetime warranty" means. Buying Sage from now on.

Their customer service is non-existent tried numerous times to call. I have emailed with no…read moreresponse. it's as though this company does not exist I ordered a fishing rod five weeks ago was promised to be delivered within 3 to 5 weeks! still no Rod! oh, but they have my money!!!

Absolute worst customer service I have ever experienced. Nearly impossible to get any response and…read morethen it was just what I wanted to hear and nothing but bullsh%$. Great rods but after many years of complaints they have done NOTHING. Better Business Bureau gives them an F.

Very high quality rods direct from the manufacturer. Also a very complete bait and tackle shop. A…read moregreat stop for fishermen!

A boat launch first and foremost, there are also some picnic tables, grills, and small slivers of…read moreriver access for swimming and fishing. Here, the river splits around a small island that is rumored to be a good spot for salmon fishing in the springtime. The water runs slower on the park side than in many places along the Lewis river, making it a nice place for swimming if you can snag a piece of the pebbly beach. The great news is that the park is rarely busy and we often find an area we can swim and play for the day. Beyond picnic tables, grills, and grassy areas, there is also a public toilet, and garbage cans throughout. Dogs are permitted on leash, but there is no doggy clean up station - you'll need to bring your own bags. If you're a mosquito magnet like me, you'll want to bring your bug spray. They're everywhere and they are thirsty! Logs have been intentionally placed along the riverbank to create areas for fish. We've seen minnows, snails, and caddisfly larva in the shallows. Fish jumping and even river otter can be seen in the deeper channel in the middle of the river. The park is well maintained and off the beaten path. There are two roads you can turn off of Cedar Creek to get to Haapa . They are Etna rd and Roser rd. Turning right onto Etna is an extremely sharp turn. A minivan can't do it without entering oncoming traffic after the turn. Conversely, taking a left onto Roser is extremely sharp. If you're hauling a boat, plan to enter from one direction and leave from the other for smoother traveling.

great group of guys now under this label, business operated by Millenial bait owner and guide of…read moreprecious Bill Rivas outdoors. super knowledgeable of fisheries and extremely professional great communication and exceeded expectations. Brandon and Tyler are great as well

Brandon took me and my older brothers fishing on the Colombia. We went to one of his spots and…read morepulled in some beautiful steelheads. When we got back to shore Brandon prepped the fish to take home. It was an easy, peaceful morning fishing trip on the river. Looking forward to the next trip!

$3 for a day pass. What a deal there is ample parking and the docks are easily navigable. The…read morewater is calm and perfect for beginners just starting out with new kayaks my kids were off and exploring in a matter of minutes. We saw lots of wildlife while on the river fish, birds, raptors, otters and who knows maybe next time we'll see a seal... We will be back it's our new favorite spot.

We had such a fantastic day on the water with Matt! From start to finish, he made the experience…read morefun, stress-free, and incredibly rewarding. His knowledge of the area, the fish, and the best techniques was unmatched, and he was patient in explaining everything to beginners while also offering great tips to more experienced anglers. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but we also learned so much along the way. Matt went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable, safe, and excited throughout the trip. You can he loves what he does, and that passion makes the experience even more memorable. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and professional fishing guide who will make your trip both successful and enjoyable, I can't recommend Matt enough! We'll definitely be booking again.

My boyfriend and I had a once in a lifetime experience fishing with Matt. Unfortunately salmon…read moreseason was cut short, so we fished for only sturgeon. However, we had the opportunity to catch and keep sturgeon only if it was between 44-50 inches; which occurs twice in a year. From beginning to start, Matt was super helpful with providing gear for me as it was my first time fishing. His boat was top of the line compared to the rest on the river that day. It had a hot water sink and very comfy chairs to sit in. He also had beers, waters on dec and had anti-nausea meds on board which was great for me since I was feeling sick. After 5 minutes, my boyfriend caught his first sturgeon that was 47 inches. And I caught one four hours later that was 45 inches. He allowed us to reel it in (which was a struggle for me, but worth it) and he took great photos after. We were the only 2 people that day to catch and keep our sturgeon. We couldn't have had a better experience and we got so lucky that day thanks to Matt! He ended up filet-ing our sturgeons and took 15 pounds of it home. It was the highlight of our trip to Portland. And we plan to come back in the spring once salmon season starts. If you're thinking about booking a trip with him, DO IT. You won't regret it!