Damn Good Mesa Fishing Guides

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

If you're an adventurous angler looking to catch some of the Northwest's coolest species, look no further! This is not your average Trout trip; you'll be chasing Walleye, a delicious eating fish that's originally from the Upper Midwest, as well as Sturgeon, the biggest freshwater fish in North America, and Shad, a terrific pound-for-pound fighter know for acrobatic jumps and flips. These fish are a blast to catch, and great on the table as well! Captain Ivan is an expert when it comes to these waters, and he'll guide you to the best spots. You'll use a variety of lures and bait, depending on the target species, the weather, and the water conditions, but regardless, when that fish is on, get ready for a fight! Each fish is different; Sturgeon—which can be six feet long and more than 200 pounds—will tear the line off a reel during a run, while Shad are sometimes called "freshwater tarpon" for their leaps and jumps. You'll be fishing from Captain Ivan's 24 Alumaweld boat. She's driven by a 90-HP Mercury engine, s you'll get out there smoothly, and has a live well for bait as well as a suite of electronics to help you find fish. Captain Ivan will supply everything you need, including rods, reels, and tackle; just bring some sunscreen, your Washington fishing license, and a hat! Read More

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

If you're looking to tangle with some of America's most impressive inland sportfish, Columbia River King and Silver Salmon should be at the top of your list! These fast, powerful fish are terrific fighters who'll take even experienced anglers for a ride, and they're one of the best-eating fish anywhere. Ask Captain Jeff about his favorite recipes! On this trip you'll target the Salmon as they head upriver to spawn. They're at the hungriest when they enter the rivermouth, and will whack a wide variety of lures and baits. You can expect big topwater takes, plus tons of bites from the middle of the water column as well. Captain Jeff runs these epic trips aboard a 26' Alumaweld skiff—a fast, manueverable boat that's ideal for river fishing! She sports a 200-HP Mercury outboard to keep you moving, and has room for up to six anglers! The fish are running-what are you waiting for? Read More

If you're an adventurous angler looking to catch some of the Northwest's coolest species, look no further! This is not your average fishing trip; you'll be chasing Sturgeon, the biggest freshwater fish in North America. These "dinosaurs" are huge fighters and are a truly unique species that should be on every angler's hit list. Captain Jeff is an expert when it comes to these waters, and he'll guide you to the best spots. You'll use a variety of lures and bait, depending on the target species, the weather, and the water conditions, but regardless, when that fish is on, get ready for a fight! Sturgeon—which can be six feet long and more than 200 pounds—will tear the line off a reel during a run, and will never clear the water trying to toss the hook. You'll be fishing from Captain Jeff's 26' Alumaweld boat. She's driven by a 200-HP Mercury outboard, so you'll get out there smoothly, and has a live well for bait as well as a suite of electronics to help you find fish. Captain Jeff will supply everything you need, including rods, reels, and tackle; just bring some sunscreen, your Oregon fishing license, and a proper clothing! Read More

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

If you're an adventurous angler looking to catch some of the Northwest's coolest species, look no further! This is not your average Trout trip; you'll be chasing Walleye, a delicious eating fish that's originally from the Upper Midwest, as well as Sturgeon, the biggest freshwater fish in North America, and Shad, a terrific pound-for-pound fighter know for acrobatic jumps and flips. These fish are a blast to catch, and great on the table as well! Captain Ivan is an expert when it comes to these waters, and he'll guide you to the best spots. You'll use a variety of lures and bait, depending on the target species, the weather, and the water conditions, but regardless, when that fish is on, get ready for a fight! Each fish is different; Sturgeon—which can be six feet long and more than 200 pounds—will tear the line off a reel during a run, while Shad are sometimes called "freshwater tarpon" for their leaps and jumps. You'll be fishing from Captain Ivan's 24 Alumaweld boat. She's driven by a 90-HP Mercury engine, s you'll get out there smoothly, and has a live well for bait as well as a suite of electronics to help you find fish. Captain Ivan will supply everything you need, including rods, reels, and tackle; just bring some sunscreen, your Washington fishing license, and a hat! Read More

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

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