The Columbia River System

Salmon. Steelhead. Walleye. Sturgeon. Slayed.

Guided salmon, steelhead, walleye, sturgeon, burbot & more across Washington’s Columbia River system. $250 a seat, everyone fishes — and we send you home with buckets full.

A Full-Time Family Guide Who Puts ‘Em on Fish

Capt. Jesse Blevins has guided Washington’s rivers since 2018 and went full-time in 2020 with his wife Megan. This is what we do every day — real water, real fish, and a good time on the boat. Whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth, everyone fishes and everyone has fun.

When to Fish What

Five species, a full calendar. Here’s the quick snapshot of what’s biting when.

  • Walleye — Kettle Falls · Mar 20–Apr 20 (peak Apr 1–20)
  • Spring Chinook “Springers” — Drano Lake / Wind River · Apr 23–May 22 (peak Apr 26–May 10)
  • Sockeye — Upper Columbia / Brewster · Jul 1–Aug 10
  • Fall Chinook — Columbia Gorge · Aug 23–Sep 30 (peak Sep 1–20)
  • Coho — Columbia Gorge · Oct 1–Nov 1

Also on the water: steelhead & sturgeon.

Why Fish With Good Ol’ Boys

Full-Time Since 2020

This isn’t a weekend hobby. Guiding since 2018, full-time with Megan since 2020.

$250 a Seat, Everyone Fishes

Simple, flat pricing on every trip and every species. No upsells — just fishing.

24′ North River Scout

A rig built for big water and comfortable days. Groups of 2 minimum, 4–6 max.

Family-Run, Good Time

Jesse, Megan, and Bailey “Hoggslayer” run it real and family-friendly. Come have fun.

Meet Your Guide

Capt. Jesse Blevins has been chasing Washington’s salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, and walleye since 2018, and went full-time in 2020 alongside his wife Megan. It’s a true family operation — daughter Bailey earned the nickname “Hoggslayer” honestly. Jesse runs relaxed, structured trips out of Yakima and travels statewide to put you on fish.

WDFW Guide License #10-130968 · CPR Trained · Fully Insured · Life Jackets Provided

Proud to run with Zilla Bait · Yakima Bait · NW Bait & Scent · Edge Rods · Short Bus Flashers · Simms · North River Boats

What Folks Are Saying

★★★★★

“Best day on the water we’ve had in years. Jesse put us on fish all morning and both my boys landed a king. Cooler was full before lunch.”

Mike R. · Fall Chinook · Columbia Gorge

★★★★★

“First time salmon fishing and Jesse made it easy and fun — patient with the kids, knew right where to go, and we limited out. Already booked next summer.”

Sara T. · Sockeye · Brewster

★★★★★

“Booked a walleye trip with the guys and had a blast. Great boat, great guide, non-stop action, and a cooler of the best-eating fish around.”

Dave K. · Walleye · Kettle Falls

Ready to Put ‘Em on Fish?

$250 a seat, everyone fishes. Grab your crew, give us a call, and let’s go slay ’em.