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Spokane, Washington
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Mesa, Washington

About Your Guide

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Brett Willcockson

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Capt. Brett is prepared to show you the best of these waters. He is an avid fisherman, but also a husband and father. Brett was raised into fishing and taught by his father. Before becoming a guide Brett was a counselor for 7 years. He has been guiding for 6 years, fishing Eastern Washington's rivers and lakes his whole life with over 100 years of experience and knowledge handed down to him. The primary species he targets are Chinook, Coho & Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Bass & Walleye. Brett operates a 2005 22' open sled Koffler with a new Yamaha 250 sho & Yamaha 9.9 kicker motor. He also has all the up to date electronics including Lowrance Graphs, Active Target 2 live sonar and a Minn Kota wireless bow electric motor.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Brett Willcockson

Brett Willcockson

Independent Guide
Capt. Brett is prepared to show you the best of these waters. He is an avid fisherman, but also a husband and father. Brett was raised into fishing and taught by his father. Before becoming a guide Brett was a counselor for 7 years. He has been guiding for 6 years, fishing Eastern Washington's rivers and lakes his whole life with over 100 years of experience and knowledge handed down to him. The primary species he targets are Chinook, Coho & Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Bass & Walleye. Brett operates a 2005 22' open sled Koffler with a new Yamaha 250 sho & Yamaha 9.9 kicker motor. He also has all the up to date electronics including Lowrance Graphs, Active Target 2 live sonar and a Minn Kota wireless bow electric motor.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
10 ft Sturgeon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
BBQ ribs
What’s your favorite band?
AC/DC
What’s your favorite sports team?
Seattle Seahawks
What’s your drink of choice?
Mountain Dew and Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Me
How did you get started guiding?
When I started dating my wife and our daughter was born I found how much I enjoy taking other people fishing, making memories and the smiles.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
10 ft Sturgeon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
BBQ ribs
What’s your favorite band?
AC/DC
What’s your favorite sports team?
Seattle Seahawks
What’s your drink of choice?
Mountain Dew and Coffee
What was your last halloween costume?
Me
How did you get started guiding?
When I started dating my wife and our daughter was born I found how much I enjoy taking other people fishing, making memories and the smiles.
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Angler's Escapes Trips

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Fishing in Mesa
Fishing in Mesa
Fishing in Mesa
trip description for Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook in Mesa

We will be fishing the Hanford Reach area on the Columbia River, launching out of Ringold. We will be fishing from the Ringold area to White Bluffs. We will be forward trolling using 360's with super baits, cut plugs and spinners. We will be back trolling eggs and plugs. There will be a cooler on the boat with water bottles and ice. Recommended to bring something to eat, snack on and drink. You are welcome to bring alcohol we just can't provide it. No drug paraphernalia allowed. Children are welcome on the boat. Recommended to dress in layers with Washington fall weather you never know what you will get for the day. It could be overcast, rainy and windy or sunny and hot. Would recommend rain bibs and jacket. Your guide will contact you within 72 hours before your trip to discuss meeting time and location, what weather to be prepared for and any other trip details. Read More

River Fishing Trip in Mesa

Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Burbank
Fishing in Burbank
Fishing in Burbank
trip description for Snake River Fall & Winter Steelhead in Burbank

On our Snake River Steelhead trips we will be fishing the lower end of the Snake River out of the Tri Cities/Burbank area either below or above Ice Harbor Dam. We will be targeting Steelhead bound for the Snake, Salmon, Grand Ronde and Clearwater Rivers. We will be using techniques with trolling plugs or bobbers with jigs or shrimp. 3 adult hatchery Steelhead per person. You will need a Washington fishing license with a Steelhead catch card/tag. There will be a cooler on the boat with water bottles and ice. Recommended to bring something to eat, snack on and drink. You are welcome to bring alcohol we just can't provide it. No drug paraphernalia allowed. Children are welcome on the boat. Recommended to dress in layers with Washington fall weather you never know what you will get for the day. It could be overcast, rainy and windy or sunny and hot. Would recommend rain bibs and jacket. Your guide will contact you within 72 hours before your trip to discuss meeting time and location, what weather to be prepared for and any other trip details. Read More

River Fishing Trip in Burbank

Snake River Fall & Winter Steelhead

NEW
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Richland
Fishing in Richland
Fishing in Richland
trip description for Tri Cities Fall Chinook in Richland

We will be fishing the Tri Cities area out of Richland, Washington on the Columbia River. We will be going out of the Columbia Point boat launch. We will be mainly using forward trolling techniques with 360 flashers. There will be a cooler on the boat with water bottles and ice. Recommended to bring something to eat, snack on and drink. You are welcome to bring alcohol we just can't provide it. No drug paraphernalia allowed. Children are welcome on the boat. Recommended to dress in layers with Washington fall weather you never know what you will get for the day. It could be overcast, rainy and windy or sunny and hot. Would recommend rain bibs and jacket. Your guide will contact you within 72 hours before your trip to discuss meeting time and location, what weather to be prepared for and any other trip details. Read More

River Fishing Trip in Richland

Tri Cities Fall Chinook

NEW
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $500

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Potential Target Species

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Chinook Salmon
Not Ideal
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Great
Great
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Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Steelhead
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Type of Fishing

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Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
September 3rd, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Tri Cities Fall Chinook
September 3rd, 2024
Richland, Washington
Snake River Fall & Winter Steelhead
August 30th, 2024
Burbank, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Ringold/Hanford Reach Fall Chinook
August 30th, 2024
Mesa, Washington
Snake River Fall & Winter Steelhead
August 30th, 2024
Burbank, Washington
Snake River Fall & Winter Steelhead
August 30th, 2024
Burbank, Washington
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