Columbia River Fishing Adventures Reviews

Chris Grenier 2026.06.03

     

Had a very enjoyable trip with Buddy and Dug! Great weather and plenty of fishing action. Thanks again Buddy and Columbia River Fishing Adventures!!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.06.04

Chris, thank you for the kind words and for spending the day on the water with us! It was a pleasure fishing with you guys. The weather cooperated, the fish bit, and Dug definitely appreciated all the attention (and probably a few snacks too). Thanks again for choosing Columbia River Fishing Adventures. We hope to fish with you again soon!

Matt Lewallen 2026.05.29

     

Buddy knows where the big ones live. Excellent experience. Fantastic guide. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.05.29

Matt, thank you for the great review and for spending the last couple of days on the water with us. We truly enjoyed having you aboard.
You guys made my job easy. Great attitudes, lots of laughs, and a willingness to stick with it always make for a fun trip. It was a pleasure sharing some outstanding Columbia River sturgeon fishing with you, and I'm glad we were able to put you on some big fish and create some great memories along the way.
I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for trusting us with your fishing adventure. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your trip here in Oregon, and I look forward to fishing with you again the next time you're in the area.
Thanks again from all of us at Columbia River Fishing Adventures!

Parker Travis 2026.04.19

     

Had a great time on the water with Travis! With his help we were able to limit out the boat our first time ever salmon fishing. 15/10 experience, highly recommend!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.04.21

Parker, really appreciate the great review. Travis does an awesome job and I’m glad he was able to get you guys on them like that—first salmon trip and a full boat, doesn’t get much better.



Thanks again for fishing with us and we hope to see you back out on the water soon!”

Tyler Travis 2026.04.19

     

Travis made sure we all caught a beautiful Chinook springer. Awesome day

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.04.21

Thank you Tyler it was a pleasure spending the day salmon fishing with you guys!

Katie Pierson 2026.04.11

     

Took my dad on a surprise fishing trip with Travis. We went out for Sturgeon on the Columbia River Gorge. It was an incredible trip! Travis knew what he was doing and we caught a lot of fish. He was the best guide I've had on a trip. Highly recommend Columbia River Fishing Adventures!! We already booked our next trip!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.04.12

“Thank you so much for the great review! We had an awesome time fishing with you guys and really appreciate you choosing us for such a special trip. Looking forward to getting back on the water with you in Astoria—it’s going to be a blast!”

lisa kumcur 2026.04.06

     

Great guide, lots of knowledge and very personable. He tried hard to get us onto fish and he was very attentive. Highly recommended.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.04.07

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I had a great time walleye fishing with you guys and really appreciate you coming out. Looking forward to seeing that new boat on the water soon 😁

Joseph Castro 2026.03.29

     

Went fishing and had a great time on the boat and the captain was very knowledgeable, especially when coming to Sturgeon! Was windy that day, but the captain had full control and I was able to hook up to five Sturgeon and lost one giant well over 500 pounds! Would definitely recommend to all my family and friends. If you’re looking for a day out to catch some of the oldest fish in the world, the giant white sturgeon check them out him and his dog Dug will be on site and how to get it done!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.03.29

Joseph, thank you so much for the awesome review! Really appreciate you coming out and sticking it out with us in that wind—those are the days that make it even more memorable.



Getting you hooked up on multiple sturgeon and battling one of those true giants is what it’s all about. That’s Columbia River fishing right there—never know when you’re tied into a 500+ pound dinosaur!



It was a pleasure having you on the boat, and Dug definitely appreciates the shoutout too—he never misses a trip when snacks are involved 😄



Hope to have you back out again soon!

Gideon Phelps 2026.03.06

     

I went retention Sturgeon fishing with Buddy and his awesome dog DUG! We moved around chasing fish while other boats followed us and watched us limit out the boat! I’ve been on a couple other guides and you can really feel the difference and confidence being on his boat. Next is Walleye and Salmon! CRFA along with Buddy and Dug will no doubt be my 1st choice! Thanks for a memorable experience, Can’t wait for the next one!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.03.06

Thank you so much for the awesome review, Gideon! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your guided fishing trip in Oregon with Buddy and Dug. It’s great to hear the confidence and strategy on the water made a difference. We can’t wait to help you catch Walleye and Salmon on your next adventure and make it just as memorable!

James T Burdett 2026.02.19

     

Travis is an amazing fishing guide. He put us on the fish and by 8:30 we all had keepers. I have fished walleye,Sturgeon and salmon with Travis. I never been disappointed.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2026.02.21

Thank you Jim,
Its always nice to fish with and looking forward to the next trip!

Whit Olds 2025.12.31

     

We had a great trip fishing with Buddy yesterday, Dec 29, 2025! Winter fishing catching prehistoric gigantic surgeon! I really didn’t know if we would catch anything as Oregon has had a lot of rain and it’s winter. Buddy assured me that we would catch fish and we did! My son and I caught 16, lost 3 and had one so big (6 footer) that we are not allowed to take them out of the water (not like I could have lifted it anyway). Highly recommend!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.12.31

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review 😁

Dug and I truly enjoyed fishing with you and your son. It was a pleasure having you guys on the boat, and we certainly hope to see you again in the future.



Happy New Year!

Jason Hall 2025.09.11

     

Great day (couple hours really) on the water! Limited out so quickly with Great Fish! Travis knows how to get on the fish! Great times!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.10.08

Jason, thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time on the water and were able to limit out quickly. It’s fantastic knowing you enjoyed the experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable day on the Columbia!

Lily Foster 2025.09.10

     

Experience of a lifetime fishing with Travis as our guide. Our group is blown away by his knowledge, care, communication, preparation, wit and humor. We all caught sizable Chinook King Salmon and will be back! Wow! We are certainly planning on going again. Thank you Travis and Fleck for a real treat on the Columbia.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.10.08

Thank you so much for the incredible review, Lily! We’re thrilled to hear that your group had a “lifetime” experience on the Columbia. We are passionate about making every trip memorable. Congratulations on landing those Chinook King Salmon! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing adventure on the water.

matt davis 2025.09.10

     

Travis is very knowledgeable and fun to fish with! We had a fish in the boat within 20 minutes of starting

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.10.08

We’re so glad you had a great time fishing, Matt! Catching a fish within 20 minutes sounds like the perfect start to an awesome trip. We can’t wait to have you back out on the water for another fun adventure!

logan clark 2025.09.01

     

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.09.10

Hi Logan, I’m honestly not sure what this review is about since you’ve never fished with us. If you could share some details, that would be helpful. Was it maybe that we were out on the river catching more fish than you? 😉 I know that can frustrate a few folks.



In 20 years of guiding, this is the first time we’ve had someone leave a one-star review without any explanation. Our clients are the most important part of what we do, and without them we couldn’t spend our days doing what we love. So if there’s something we can truly improve on, we’d be love to hear it.

Chad Neeley 2025.08.04

     

Had an awesome day on the water with Buddy! It felt like we were fishing with a long time friend even though we had just met for the fishing trip. He worked hard to put us on some trophy fish and we had a great time. Will be back for more! Fantastic company and fantastic experience.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.08.05

Thanks a ton, Chad, for the awesome review! You guys made the day a blast—felt more like a fun day on the water with friends than work. Can’t wait to do it again! And hey, big thanks for being a good sport and letting your wife land the biggest fish of the day—smart move! 😄 Looking forward to next time!

Casey Neeley 2025.08.03

     

Had the best time fishing with Buddy today! My husband and I went out for the morning to catch salmon. I am not very experienced with fishing and Buddy was so calm and helpful. He explained to me how to reel in my fish in the heat of the moment. We had so much fun! He even went the extra mile to take us under the bridge on our boat ride back in. Would go again in a heartbeat.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.08.05

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We had an awesome time fishing with you and truly appreciate you choosing to spend the day with us. We really hope to have the chance to fish with you again down the road. And most importantly, I hope that photo of your big, bright salmon earns a well-deserved spot on your trophy wall at home! Thanks again for everything.

Sandy Lutz 2025.07.13

     

We had the absolute BEST day fishing with Buddy from Columbia River Fishing Adventures! My husband, our 12-year-old son, and I went out hoping for a good time—and it turned into a trip we’ll be talking about for years. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Buddy made us feel welcome, comfortable, and ready to reel in monsters. His knowledge of the river, his passion for fishing, and his easygoing personality made the whole experience unforgettable. He was patient and encouraging with our son (who was so excited), and within no time, were hooked into some BIG sturgeon. Watching my son battle a massive dinosaur of a fish—grinning from ear to ear—was truly a highlight of our trip. Buddy made sure everyone had a chance at the rod and helped us every step of the way, from baiting to celebrating the catch (and even snapping some great photos). But what really sets this experience apart is that they offer the full package. We stayed just minutes away at his wife’s Airbnb in Rufus, OR—super clean, comfortable, and perfectly located. What’s right around the corner? Yep! The biggest little tackle shop in the West, Gorge Outfitters Supply (also theirs!),fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for fishing the Columbia. Rods, bait, gear, snacks—you name it, it’s there. We walked there more than once and the crew was friendly and helpful every time. If you’re even thinking about fishing the Columbia, don’t miss the chance to go out with Buddy. It’s more than just fishing—it’s the kind of experience that brings your family closer and leaves you with stories worth telling around the campfire. Thank you, Buddy and Doug the fishing lab, for a trip we’ll never forget. We’ll definitely be back!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.08.05

Thank you for taking the time to post such an amazing review! I had a fantastic time fishing with you and your family, and I’m really looking forward to our salmon fishing adventure in September. See you then!

Alaina Schumann 2025.06.19

     

We had SO much fun with Buddy and Dug catching monster sturgeons. He was great a great guide and took care of us; shad fishing for bait to start, pulled in these monsters later in the morning. I’d love to go out again with Buddy for other trips, definitely a great time.

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.07.03

Thanks for the great Review. Me and Dug enjoyed fishing with you girls. I was impressed at how many you girls reeled in!

Meghan Thomas 2025.06.18

     

Had a great time! Will definitely be doing this again soon!

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.07.03

Me and Dug had a great time fishing with you girls. Maybe next time we can Do some salmon or Walleye fishing.

Alex G 2025.06.15

     

Absolutely amazing day on the Columbia River with Buddy! We packed the boat with six women and had a blast from start to finish. Buddy was knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire experience fun and comfortable for everyone. We caught some incredible fish and made memories we’ll never forget. If you’re thinking about booking a trip—do it! I’d definitely recommend Columbia River Fishing Adventures to anyone looking for a great time on the water. 🎣

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Reply from Columbia River Fishing Adventures 2025.07.03

Thanks for taking the time to write an Amazing review! Me and Dug had a great time fishing with you girls and hope to see you again!