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Upper Columbia - Washington
AKA 'The Jurassic'

The Columbia River - 'The best rainbow trout water you've never heard of' - American Angler April 08' - Featuring 'The Evening Hatch'

Our Side by Side Facilities - Waterside

 

For the past 16 years we have been investigating (that means fishing) the northeast corner of Washington, and we pioneered the guiding on the Upper Columbia in Washington. Tactics vary from the late winter/ early spring fishing using spey and swing tactics to the June & July hatch season and dry flies, to the fall hatches of October Caddis, terrestrial and streamers.

The Jurassic is one of the 'Best Kept Secrets' in the lower 48 and what we consider world class trout fishing.  The Upper Columbia sports incredible insect hatches seasonally.  Water temps on the river range from 40-65 degrees year round,  providing great habitat throughout the season for insect propagation. While the hatches are not guaranteed day in and day out, the trout are at times incredibly tuned into the surface which makes for great fun.

Great food, a good chance at a 25 inch wild rainbow on the fly, few anglers and beautiful vistas are what we offer with this program.  Our itineraries are based on double occupancy. 

Riverside Lodging...  We cannot get any closer to the river, as our side by side facilities are located 100 feet above the river and we have our own private docking system for our boats.  The lodges provide us with convenience and comfort, a great place to sleep, eat and tell stories about the one that "got away".   Lodging is based on two people per room. 

The predominant target fish on the Columbia is the Rainbow trout, and they are big!  The average rainbow trout is approximately 19-21 inches/ 3 to 4 pounds.  There are Cutthroat in the system and we catch them occasionally. 

Package rates range from $950 - $1,895 2-4 days All inclusive (Lodging, meals, guides, tippets, flies and equipment if needed)

For more info on 2008-09 dates and program specifics, please e-mail Jack at... guidespeak@live.com

We offer guided trips on the Upper Columbia year around!

How to get there
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Insect Hatch Chart
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Midges                        
Baetis                        
Caddis                        
Yellow Mays                        
Hexegenia                        
Green Drakes                        
Brown Drakes                    
Craneflies                        
Terrestrials                        
Oct Caddis                        

Skwala Stonefly

                       

   
Working with the Washing State Fish and Wildlife Dept on a tagging project on the nativeColumbia River Redband Population

 

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