The gates and restrooms are open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but don't let that stop you…read morefrom enjoying this park at any time of year. There is ample free parking across the road. A 0.7 mile paved footpath circles the pond and is a favorite of the locals. Four floating piers welcome the fisher. Non-motorized boats are allowed in the pond, but I have seen only one there in all the years I have visited. A few ducks, geese, and coots live here year round, and many more visit in winter. For info about the fish stocked in the pond see http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/749/

Such a wonderful place for peace and quiet. Enjoyed watching the birds and hanging out by the…read morewater. Very few people and just a few folks fishing. Great place to relax and spend some time and lots of room to social distance.

I was fishing with my husband in Astoria for the Buoy 10 fishery. We had hooked a chinook and it…read moreheaded right under the First Pass Outfitters boat. The guide immediately asked his clients to reel up. Our fish got tangled up in one of the lines and he immediately cut that line so that we were able to get the fish in. We have finished at buoy 10 for many years and run into similar situations several time and the guide was unwilling to pull their lines from the water to help out a fellow fisherman, resulting in a lost fish. I feel that this is the one of the classiest things I have seen on the water. We have friends coming from Toronto next year and I will try to get them on his boat. He impressed me as a quality guide

My cousin Booked the whole boat for Salmon fishing, (August 15th 2025). The weather was not in our…read morefavor... Heavy Wind, Lots of Rain, Spotty Sea conditions, ETC... Curtis didn't bat an eye and rather than canceling the trip he approached it with can do attitude "Lets GO"! We had 3 adults and 3 "kids" 10, 14, and 14. Curtis was professional, courteous, and friendly. It was a great trip. We limited out and enjoyed the day regardless of the conditions. As someone who has worked in the boat industry, I can attest to the quality, maintenance, performance, and attention to detail Curtis has put into his boat. Keep up the good work and we are looking forward to future trips!

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.

Wade's World Fishing (RiverTrek) gave us an incredible Columbia River experience out of…read moreAstoria/Hammond! Wade was professional, safe, and fun, with deep knowledge of the river that put us on the fish. The highlight was not only catching plenty but also loading up on fresh Dungeness crab. A true Northwest adventure -- highly recommend!

This was our 2nd time using Captain Wade. He got us on the sturgeon both times and everyone had an…read moreamazing time. We won't use anyone else! If you are thinking about booking with RiverTrek NW....DO IT!! You wont regret it! Thanks Wade for an awesome trip!

Had a day to drive through the snow in the beautiful PNW so I stopped by to see Still Meadows. It…read morewas covered in a beautiful blanket of snow! Walking through the garden with the peaceful waterfalls bubbling and fresh fallen snow was just what I needed for some inner peace. I was given a tour of all the work that had been done recently. Wow, I can't wait to see the gardens again when Mother Nature pours out it's full beauty! I'll do a follow up review when I return in late spring.

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Im not sure how successful folks are with catching fish in this large pond, but sitting by the dock…read moreis very peaceful. The lake is centered around the shopping mall so there are a few restaurant that overlook the lake. There are also ducks that live there.

Came here today with fishing friend who did some actual fishing. Nothing was caught (fish 1 -…read morehumans 0), but it was really OK, and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my camping chair and watching the fish jump in the air and the world passing by. A few other people were down on the dock casting for fish, others sat on the various rock formations sort of zoning out, and it was a real pleasure to see the children and parents sharing something they really loved. If the youngsters aren't interested in the fishing, they can come down and feed the ducks - such fun. The water is so clear you can see down to rocks and plants on the bottom and also nearest the dock flashes of the goldfish as they glide along (these goldfish eventually grow into some very large carp). There are evidently some sturgeon as well along with the rainbow trout, and also lots of ducks and other water birds (a few still with babies). Oh yes, lots of dragonflies - flashes of black and fiery orange red - add to the charm. People who fish welcome you right into their society and talk readily about their fishing experiences and how the big one got away and even why. This is a terrific family experience and for those who want to come out alone. The best time is to come early, before 7, and especially after the lake has been re-stocked, if you want to catch some fish. But like I said, it's a wonderful experience whether fish are caught or not. Give it a try. And remember if you don't catch any fish, you can hike back up to the shopping center above and get some breakfast. Not a bad day at all, in fact a damn fine one if you ask me.

Two weeks ago I was tasked with looking for a fishing guide for when my buddy got into town for his…read morepost deployment leave in the Army. My buddy told me catching bass would be nice as usual but he wanted wanted to go bigger this time as in salmon which is something I know nothing about. I looked at a few different sites for a guide service, and the one I easily selected was Legal Limit Outdoors. I was instantly impressed when the owner David Taber told me he would get us on some fish and that he would also like to give us a military discount. The photos on his web site also looked pretty promising for catching nice sized fish and having fun while doing it! After booking with David he called and provided multiple follow ups before our trip. This was only the start of his sincere kindness, courtesy, and true appreciation for his clients. This kindness continued throughout our trip today. David I learned is not only a veteran himself but a kind hearted guide who loves what he does and he wants you to enjoy your experience even more! He not only got us on the fish but we were the only boat out of about 5 in our area to catch anything. When I say anything I mean multiple Salmon ranging from 15-40 lbs. While no one else near us caught anything we got hook up after hook up. When we were all done for the day David even cleaned all of our fish afterwards. David has fished the Columbia River for decades and if you are looking for a guide with experience and the ability to teach people of all levels from beginner to expert, he is your guy! David if you see this I want to say not only thank you for getting us on the fish, but thanks for the photos and memories that will last a lifetime!

I was looking for a guide to take my daughter (9) and I out Sturgeon fishing around the fourth of…read moreJuly weekend. Captain Tabe got back in touch right away and was able to accommodate us. We had a great time. He has a perfect boat for the river, and knew exactly where the Sturgeon were that would be good for us to catch (not too big and not too small). We pulled in about 10 of them during the hours we were out. My daughter had a blast and we learned a good amount of the river and the fish. Would recommend no problem.