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 :-)

Hands down this was the best fishing trip I have ever been on!…read more I recently visited Portland with my wife. She was in town for a convention. I was left with nothing to do while she was at the convention so I decided to see if I could book a last minute guide trip to go fishing. Page's NorthWest Guide Services answered the phone on Sunday and let me fill a spot the next day! Most guide services will charge you extra for a booking like that. The price was AMAZING!!!! Once we hit the water we were into fish. We pulled in our first sturgeon before Larry even had time to put the second pole in the water! We were catching fish and getting bites all day. Bites and missed fish aside we pulled more than 25 fish in the boat. I had never been sturgeon fishing but let me tell you I have most definitely caught the bug! I will be coming back and when I do the only guide I will call is Page's NorthWest Guide Services. Why book with a guide to go fishing when you can choose a guide that truly knows the area and will take you catching!

After another outstanding Salmon fishing trip on the Columbia River here in Oregon, I must rave…read moreeven further about Larry Page and his guiding service! Larry is The Total Package... There are 100s of fishing guides in Oregon, but there is only 1 Larry Page. And there is only 1 fishing guide, I want to put me on the fish when I come to Oregon for Salmon. From start to finish, I have an incredible time fishing with Larry Page. This guy is a master fishing guide with a lifetime of boat, fishing, and outdoor experience. Listen-- anyone can go buy a boat, gear, and pretend to be a fishing guide... Not just anyone can truly demonstrate time after time, season after season, and in all the given fisheries throughout Oregon, just how to get on the bite and deliver the customer to the greatest possible catch. Larry Page is my guy and I know every time I come to fish Salmon or Sturgeon in Oregon his trusted guide service will be an incredibly memorable experience. If you're looking for a one of kind, totally professional and highly knowledgable fishing guide to put you on the fish, book with Larry!! Listen to his instructions, follow his directions, and you'll bag the fish!! There's just nothing like fishing with Larry Page and I can't wait to be back soon for more Salmon. I am taking about 25 lbs of fresh Chinook home to Denver...

Bill was an awesome fishing guide for my husband and I on our honeymoon in Portland!…read moreI'm a complete newbie to fishing and he was patient and encouraging to me. My husband is an experienced fisherman and Bill helped both of us catch some sturgeon on the Columbia river. We were doing catch and release but it was incredibly exciting and Bill knew where we should be fishing. We caught 11 sturgeon and had a blast!! Here's the tip, call Bill if you want to catch fish and have an entertaining day!! We met him at around 6 a.m. at the marina and then went fishing until 2 -ish p.m. Truly phenomenal experience and we would love to return for another trip!

Easy pay and follow up using the site. Bill was on top of calling and texting the morning of. Just…read morea gorgeous morning to fish today. First bite and the guy beside me landed on 30 mins after slowing. Bit foggy and full moon, almanac was saying wait a bit. So slow day fishing but a thoroughly enjoyable day of fishing. Actually fun enough I'll head back on Monday to chase the fish. Certainly give Bill a shot, excellent fishing humor and a wonderful experience. I'll be back, and back again.

My lifelong friend won a fishing trip and asked me to come along. She is an avid fisherwoman and I…read morehave never been salmon fishing. It ended up that we went right on by buoy 10 and out into the ocean where I immediately got one on and caught my first Chinook. John was great help and made me feel comfortable about the entire experience. Thank you John, and Lisa for the trip and Matt. It was a great day!

I have been fishing a quite a few times with John. I have use other guides in the past and have an…read morehad an OK experience. Every time with John it is been amazing! He knows exactly what he's doing is respected among the other guides (I can't tell you how many other guides were asking him for advice and where to fish). He is also very personable and fun to fish with. His boat is very clean, organized, and he is always very professional. I can't wait till next season! Thanks John!

I'm not usually one to write reviews but we had such an awesome experience I wanted to give Jess &…read morethe Always Catchin crew kudos. We started the day catching smaller sturgeon until Jess and my son discussed the possibility of a much bigger challenge. A "Once in a lifetime catch!" Well, that's exactly what happened! My husband, son and even me caught HUGE sturgeon. Mine was 8-9 feet long but my son and husbands' fish were 9-10 feet!! It was phenomenal! The boat was VERY comfortable and clean. Jess knew exactly what to do and when. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We had to take the boat out and move to a different part of the river but Jess didn't seem annoyed by that at all. We had a trip of a lifetime! I will NEVER FORGET IT! Thanks Jess, you're the best guide we've EVER had!!!!

We had a great time with Jess, a real pro. Was exciting to have a real fishing experience,…read moreespecially for our 16 year old son. We caught bait fish and then got to catch and release sturgeon. We also saw bald eagles along the way, as Jess pointed them out, and lots of beautiful waterfalls. Was a great day and wonderful memory for our family. We'll do this again!

Had the best experience out on the river with Hookin hawks guide service! Tom, the guide was great…read moreand very knowledgeable. He was very helpful. Everyone on board was able to get a catch. A couple of us even limited out. Will definitely be doing this again next time I am visiting the area. It was a beautiful experience. 10/10 definitely recommend!

This is always a fun time! Tom is very passionate about fishing! We have gone out half dozen times…read morewith Tom and he is our favorite of them all! His Wife is a great Deck hand. I watched her fight a 20lb Chinook and she was amazing! They know their stuff! Went out to Buoy 10 yesterday and Got a Big chinook and lots of COHO! Hope to go back out again soon!

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!

We visited this farm recently and unfortunately had a very negative experience. The staff we…read moreinteracted with were unfriendly and spoke to us in a harsh and unprofessional manner. We were told that if the roots of the fish became tangled, they would not replace them, and we were advised to bring our own equipment in a way that felt unnecessarily aggressive. The interaction was uncomfortable, even for the children with us. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this place. "We've visited this fish farm many times, but this visit was extremely upsetting. The staff refused to give us the equipment we needed and spoke to us in a harsh, unprofessional way. When the owner came over, he was aggressive, told me not to speak, and asked our whole group to leave -- including our two kids (9 and 11) who were checking in with us, and even my daughter's Girl Scout group who had not spoken to him at all. He raised his voice at the children, leaving them very upset. Based on this experience, we cannot recommend this place.

This place is fantastic! I was hesitant to go here because I was under the impression it was for…read morelittle kids. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was six different ponds in natural settings. Easy to get to with my Mobility Scooter. I really enjoyed my time here and will be back again and again.