Damn Good Milton-Freewater Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 trips in Milton-Freewater, and the most popular trips in the area are Columbia Basin Guided Trips guided by Elmer, Salmon Trips guided by Ivan, and Columbia River King Salmon Classic guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Milton-Freewater are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Milton-Freewater as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Milton-Freewater are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. sockeye salmon, 4. shad, and 5. steelhead.

The most common fishing techniques in Milton-Freewater are trolling, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but light tackle fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Milton-Freewater can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip in Milton-Freewater is $711. The average price for a full day trip in Milton-Freewater is $1,330.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Milton-Freewater is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Milton-Freewater, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Milton-Freewater. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Milton-Freewater.