True North provided an exceptional experience. Our guide / captain Hugh was just excellent. He…read moretaught us so much and really kept us on the fish. We would highly recommend if possible ask if Hugh is available and let him show you how good the fishing can be. Thanks again for a day we'll never forget. Kayla and Mike

Hugh is a wonderful, friendly, informative guide. Safety is top notch with landing fish coming in…read moresecond. He's got a comfy boat and puts you on fish all day. The only trick is, the salmon decide to attack your gear. Fun trip where everyone got to fight a fish. Excellent fish cleaning skills. Recommended 1000%

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!

Buddy worked hard to make sure we caught fish, and we did. My one recommendation to Buddy and…read moreanyone considering fishing with him: make sure you have a plan for bathroom breaks established before you leave the dock. Men may not mind peeing into a jug in an open boat in view of other fishing boats or cars driving by, but women certainly mind being told to pee in a metal storage bin at the back of the boat in full sight of everyone.

I've been on several guided fishing trips in the last 40 years. Buddy proved to be one of the best…read more Why? 1. Good communication 2. Great equipment 3. Extremely knowledgeable 4. Likable personality 5. Worked hard to produce fish and we actually caught within his anticipated numbers *We would definitely recommend and we will be using him on our next trip.

Ken Bear Cole is an amazing local fishing guide. I've gone out fishing with him several times and…read morethis last time we caught 45 fish.

Kyle is a great fishing guide but Yelp is only showing the very first review that was bad and seems…read moreuntrue based on his character and experience. Sometimes the fish aren't bitting. There are 13 other reviews that have been hidden by Yelp but I don't know why and they aren't being counted into the star rating. WTF?

I've been fishing with Kyle (Fishing the Gorge) for over 10 years now.  I have to say I have caught…read moreMORE fish than I can count over the last decade with Kyle.  In fact, my biggest salmon (that I caught on the Columbia River) was WITH Kyle ... 40+ lbs!   I have a lot of fun with Kyle & respect his knowledge of the Columbia River & it's tributaries.  He has been Fishing for several decades & is a VERY dedicated, smart & talented guide.  I have fished with other guides over the years, but Kyle is "My #1 Pick" for the Columbia River.  There are several boats/people that go out Fishing on the Columbia (not knowing the River & the strength of the current).  It can be a very dangerous river to fish (for those not familiar with it), but I've always felt confident with Kyle & how he manages/maneuvers his boat.   Several mornings Kyle will go out hours earlier (even 3am/4am) just to get the best spot on the River for his clients.  Being a guide that fishes practically every day, during the Salmon/Steelhead fishing season, he knows the best places to catch (and where the fishing has been "hot," as he sees this every day).  Of course the bite can change overnight, with the fluctuation in water temperature, barometer, or the depth of the river (if Bonneville Dam starts dumping a bunch of water -- that alone can throw off the fishing).  But he does his best to bring in Salmon and/or Steelhead for his clients. Of course there will be days the fishing is simply slow... and that's WHY it's called "Fishing" not "Catching"  as there are no guarantees.  But I DO have to say....I have brought in MANY fish over the years on Kyle's boat.  Kyle is also very respected by other guides & fisherman that regularly fish the Columbia.  One time we were out fishing....and a boat pulled up & actually delivered a "breakfast sandwich" to Kyle --- to thank him for his help on the River the previous day.   He is also very good at coaching & explaining tactics to first-time fisherman, or those not very experienced.  He always explains about the current & how to hold the rod & how to reel in ....so as "not to lose a fish."  Many people don't understand, when you drop anchor in a River with a very strong current....you have to move quickly & reel fast/steady, so you don't lose your fish.  But he is very patient with his clients & explains everything about good fishing techniques.   I would highly recommend Kyle & Fishing the Gorge to any of my family, friends & those looking for an experienced, fun, fishing experience on the Columbia River.  We've always had a great time with Kyle & enjoy the scenery and beautiful sunrises on the River for MANY years now --- that's WHY I'm a long-term, lifetime client of Fishing the Gorge :-)

We had a great time learning to clam with Bill. He made it easy for us, from equipment to taking us…read moreto the site, to techniques, and dressing the clams afterward. There were 12 of us, and we all hit our limit of clams before the tide was out, and we were the first people leaving the clamming site! Bill also stayed with us through the dressing process and gave us tips for recipes and preparation. The Gaper neck sashimi was amazing! Bill and his expertise and friendly atmosphere made this a wonderful trip and experience, and I cannot recommend him enough.

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Bill Taylor is. There are many guides around…read morethe area, but you won't find many quite like him. Bill is a humble professional, he knows what he's doing, he loves fishing, he loves teaching, and he will get you on the fish. My husband and I have been on the water with Bill a few times already, and have some bookings coming up soon as well. We have learned so much about fishing and salmon from Bill. Bill is the type of guy that loves helping people get into fishing on their own. If you want an adventure, he's your guy. If you want to learn to catch them yourself, he's your guy. If you want to find a great guide in the PNW, he's your guy!

On July 8th me and my girlfriend had a guided sturgeon fishing trip on the Colombia river with…read moreSteve. Steve promised us a 8+ footer sturgeon and he did not disappoint. Steve took us to the honey hole and had us hooked on a fish within 30 minutes which was just a warmup(7 footer). We ended up with a total of 3 sturgeon the biggest being 9 and a half feet approx 250lbs. Steve was courteous fun to talk too and was extremely knowledgeable. His new boat was comfortable and a fishing machine. Thanks Steve will be back!!

It's hard to imagine a better guide for a Pacific Northwest fishing adventure. Steve is, to put it…read moresuccinctly, a total professional. His boat and equipment are all of top quality and beautifully maintained. He treats his clients like guests, and is completely on-the-ball in all aspects of fishing. Immensely knowledeable when it comes to local waters, he will work hard to put together the best possible fishing trip for you. I recommend him without reservation.

Ron and TJ did a great job running the open water certification program. Strongly recommend.read more

I got certified at Adventure Sports Scuba with Ramon, Mark, and Irene at Ron's shop and can't…read morerecommend them enough. They were extremely patient with all the students, the instruction was clear and well paced, and the SDI certification and knowledge from the instructors put me in a great position to get my open water referral at my dive sites in Maui. I saw poor divers firsthand on my actual dives and was very thankful for the instruction I got here. Ron was a huge help in processing my certification when my referral dive company was a different certification group and was knowledgeable and patient through some logistical hoops I had to jump through due to the dive companies I chose. I'm recommending Adventure Sports Scuba to all my friends for certification and I hope to dive with their team and social dive network a lot more in the future!