Frequently Asked Questions

MSF offers guided fishing trips on the Columbia River and it's tributaries. Including Drano Lake, Wind River, and the Brewster Pool.

 Cost: $225 per seat for everything besides keeper sturgeon (Sturgeon is $275)
This comes with free cleaning and packing of your catch! Bring a cooler!

*Tax is included in this price

To book your trip email or call us with the following details

• Desired dates and species you want to fish for
• Number of people in your group
• The location you will be traveling from

 Email: mitchellsportfishing@gmail.com
Phone: (509) 480-5945 

 Yes, you will need a license! 

We will always inform you of what you need but generally a WA freshwater license and catch record card is what you’ll need. One and 3-day licenses can be obtained at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife license dealers. 

Here’s a link to their site 

 No gear is needed, we provide rods/tackle/bait ect. No skill is required! These are fully guided trips! 

•  Rain gear is always a good idea, especially in fall and winter seasons (dress accordingly).
• A cooler to leave in the vehicle to bring catch home.
• Food & beverages for the trip.
• Any medications you may need.
• Kids under 13 will need to bring appropriate-sized life jackets to wear.

 Meeting Location
Launch locations vary depending on the season and fishery. We will always confirm the exact meeting location with you a few days prior to your trip so you have clear, detailed instructions.

All trips depart from a designated boat ramp or dock. We’ll be on the water, in the boat, ready to pick you up and get underway.

Typical launch areas include:

• Spring & Fall Salmon: Approximately 20 minutes from Hood River, OR
   
• Summer Salmon: Near Pateros, WA and Vantage, WA
   
• Sturgeon: Bingen, WA
   
• Walleye & Bass: Near Plymouth, WA
   

Meeting Time
Start times vary throughout the year based on daylight and seasonal conditions. In most cases, we meet at or around daylight — typically between 5:00am and 8:00am depending on the time of year.

Trip Duration
Guided trips are up to 8 hours on the water.

 We understand that rescheduling can happen, especially in today’s world. Unless it’s an emergency, we ask that cancellations be made no later than 7 days prior to your scheduled fishing date. This allows us the opportunity to rebook your trip.

Emergency cancellations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We will work with you and your group to accommodate a new fishing date whenever possible — and we’re typically successful in finding a time that works. As always, the more notice you can provide, the better.

If a trip is canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, season closures, or unforeseen calendar conflicts on our end, your deposit will be refunded in full (100%).

Yes, children are welcome on our fishing trips.

We fillet and package all fish we retain on our trip, ready for you to take home and enjoy!