Meet Our Pacific Northwest Fishing Guides
We are super proud to offer anglers the most knowledgeable, hard-working fishing guides in the Pacific northwest. We have 6 full time guides that work exclusively for Stott’s Fishing Adventures indeed make fishing their full-time job. Our guide service is committed to fishing the best equipment as well as offer premier fisheries throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our guides were raised in the Pacific northwest in essence, have fished their lifetime on these very same fisheries. Most importantly, they offer professional experience and excellent customer service on the Columbia River, Snake River, Clearwater River, Cowlitz River, Dworshak Reservoir, Hanford Reach, Drano Lake, Wind River, Buoy 10, and the infamous Hells Canyon. Without a doubt, we love our team!
Diversity in Fishing
In addition to building a reputable fishing brand, it was important we hired the best fishing guides. Firstly, find fishy guides, secondly, explicitly build our brand and vision. We started our business on the Clearwater River in Lewiston Idaho. In addition, we now fish 11 prime locations for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, walleye, bass and pan fish. Most important, knowing when a client books a trip unquestionable means they’ll fish a full time Stott’s Guide. Our team stays up with the latest and greatest techniques when traveling to our rivers and reservoirs.
Coaching our Anglers
For the purpose of creating the best fishing experience for our anglers, our guides DO NOT fish along with clients. With this in mind, we’ll take the time to teach our clients to becoming a better fishermen. Without doubt, our guide service feels very good in saying that our guides take great care of our fishing guests. Thanks for being part of our fishing family.
Mel Stottlemyre Jr.
Mel is Co-Owner of Stott’s Fishing Adventures as well operates guided fishing trips in his baseball off-season. Born and raised in Eastern Washington, Mel Jr. presently makes his home in Orofino Idaho. He and his wife Lisa have 3 kids, Maleigha, Colton and Blaise in addition, all part of the family business. Mel is a licensed guide in Washington & Idaho specifically fishes the fall/winter-time chasing steelhead, salmon and walleye.
Fishing Experience
Mel Jr. has been guiding steelhead trips on the Clearwater since 2002. He guided 5 years for Reel Time Fishing, after that went into business with his Dad. In 2010 Mel and Mel bought out Snake River Adventures as a result, hence the birth of Stott’s Fishing Adventures.
Following the baseball season, you will find Mel Jr. during guided trips, sharing fishing and baseball experiences with his clients. Mel and his Dad built a fishing brand around strong family core values. Furthermore, we’ve incorporated that foundation behind every guided fishing adventure.
Species & Rivers: Mel fishes his clients in a 25 ft. Idaho Jet Sled equipped with a front windshield for Late Winter fishing. He chases salmon, steelhead, bass and walleye in the baseball off-season. Mel fishes the Snake and Clearwater River for steelhead but you can also find him chasing walleye on the Columbia River and Lyons Ferry.
Why fish with Mel
Stott’s Fishing Adventures was a vision that Mel Jr. had when he moved the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley. That vision came to life and now they have a highly respected fishing business. Mel shares his life-long fishing experiences and an occasional baseball story on each one of his adventures. You’ll for sure enjoy his BBQ lunches and home-made treats from his wife Lisa. The hard work that went into building the families fishing brand shines through Mel Jr’s trips!
Tom Bullock
Tom was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and makes fishing his full-time job. He makes his home in Clarkston Washington with his wife Jan, daughters Sawyer and Avery. Tom works year around for Stott’s Fishing Adventures, chasing 5 different species of fish on Washington, Oregon, and Idaho’s premier rivers and reservoirs.
Fishing Experience
Tom has over 20 years guiding experience that covers Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. He grew up in a fishing family and got his education from friend and guide, Pat Long – former owner of Snake River Guide Service. Tom worked for Clearwater River Company rowing drift boats, guiding for steelhead on the upper and middle Clearwater. His Clearwater experience led him to Stott’s Fishing Adventures. Tom is a licensed Washington and Idaho fishing guide and well respected amongst his peers.
Species & Rivers: Tom fishes a 25 ft. Wyatt Waters sled that is super comfortable for his fishing clients. He chases salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, walleye, bass, and pan fish year around. He’s an expert on the following rivers and reservoirs: Columbia River, Clearwater River, Snake River, Hells Canyon, Drano and Wind River.
Why fish with Tom
Tom’s experience and passion for sport fishing is a true asset to our company. He is as detailed and driven as any guide on the river. His relentless approach to catching fish while providing an excellent service is felt on his guided trips. Tom has a quiet and confident disposition that’s well received by our fishing clients. The backbone of our fishing brand is our guides and Tom’s leadership raises the standard of that brand.
Jeremy Eubank
Jeremy was born in Portland Oregon and spent part of his childhood in New Jersey. He makes him home in Pasco Washington with his wife Julie and daughter Autumn. Jeremy works year around for Stotts’ Fishing Adventures and is our Columbia River expert. He is a licensed fishing guide in Washington, Oregon and Idaho chasing Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Walleye and Bass.
Fishing Experience
Jeremy has over 25 years guiding experience and an incredible resume. He worked 20 years for Great Alaska Adventures fishing 5 months out of the year mainly on the Kenai and Kasiloff rivers. He also fished the amazing saltwater fisheries that Alaska has to offer. In 1994 he started his own guide service, River Otter Guide Service that specialized in Salmon, Sturgeon and Walleye. Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and an excellent fishing resume to fish full time for Stott’s. Jeremy can also be seen fishing the Northwest Walleye Circuit.
Species & Rivers: Jeremy guides in his 27 ft. Wyatt Water that is built perfectly for the Columbia River fishing. He’s our Columbia River expert and specializes in Walleye and Hanford Reach Kings. He also fishes the Clearwater, Snake, Wind River and Potholes Reservoir. He fishes for Sturgeon, Salmon, Walleye, Steelhead, Bass, and pan fish.
Why fish with Jeremy
Our fishing clients are going to like this fishy guide! There is nobody more qualified to take anglers fishing on the Columbia River than Jeremy Eubank. Super detailed, hard-working, and a tenacious approach to catching fish is in his toolbelt. He has 20 years guiding walleye anglers and is one of the best Salmon guides in the Hanford Reach area. He’s a great father, husband and cares for his fishing clients. We are certain that when you book with Jeremy, you’ll become a better angler and experience an incredible guided fishing trip.
Stormy Patton
Stormy was born in California and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2003. He makes his home in Orofino Idaho with his better half Heather, daughters Brooklyn and Bristol. Stormy works year around for Stott’s Fishing Adventures and makes fishing his full-time job. Stormy chases Steelhead, Salmon, Sturgeon in Washington and Idaho
Fishing Experience
Stormy has over 2o years guiding experience covering Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He grew up fishing with his Dad and started his guiding career in a drift boat on the Clearwater River. Stormy was considered one of the top drift boat guides before jumping over to jet boat guiding. He has 5 years guiding Salmon anglers to some world class fishing up in Alaska on the Togiak River. Stormy continues to fish Alaska every summer before returning back for our Salmon and Steelhead fishing on the Columbia and Clearwater Rivers.
Species & Rivers: Stormy fishes out of 24 ft. HCM sled that is comfortable and fishy. He chases Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, and Walleye on the Columbia, Snake and Clearwater Rivers. His favorite fish to chase is Steelhead and is considered the top guide on the Clearwater River.
Why fish with Stormy
Stormy become one of the hottest fishing guides on the Clearwater River after buying a jet boat. His drift boat knowledge and uncandid ability to smell out fish has made him a popular man with our clients. Our company is fortunate to have such a diverse fishing guide that is passionate about his trips. He is a great father and family man and treats his clients like family. Clients that have booked with Stormy, know about Heather’s wonderful potato salad and treats. We hear all the time about his awesome customer service. We are proud of our guides and the day we added Stormy to our line-up, we became a better fishing outfitter.
Jaden Phillips
Jaden was born and raised in Lapwai, Idaho, and moved to Lewiston in 2010, where he has called home ever since. He played baseball at Lewis-Clark State College from 2017–2022 and got his degree in Marketing. Jaden started out as a deckhand for Mel and the other Stott’s guides, but it didn’t take long for him to find his way guiding his own trips. He is heading into his fourth year as a full time Stott’s fishing guide.
When Jaden isn’t busy guiding, you can usually find him back on the river with his nephews, sharing his love of fishing and teaching them everything he knows. For Jaden, fishing is more than a job—it’s a passion he loves passing down to the next generation.
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Species & Rivers: Jaden chooses his 23 ft. North River sled that is loaded with all the latest electronics to find his fish. His favorite fishery is the Dworshak Reservoir and with good reason, he has won many of the states tournaments on the Reservoir. He is also well versed on the Clearwater, Hells Canyon, Snake River, Hanford Reach and the Columbia chasing Steelhead, Salmon, Sturgeon, Walleye and Bass.
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Joey Walton
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Bobby Crow
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Josh Tachell
Josh was born and raised in Eastern Washington and makes his home in Orofino Idaho. He became a newlywed this last year to his beautiful, bride Amber. He has spent his lifetime fishing and hunting near the Canadian border. Josh is a licensed guide in Washington, Oregon and Idaho and fishes full time for Stott’s Fishing Adventures.
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Species & Rivers: Josh chases fish year round all over the Pacific Northwest in his 25ft Alumaweld Super Vee. Walleye and Sturgeon is his passion but he is also an expert in the other fisheries. You can find Josh on any of the following rivers across the PNW, Clearwater, Columbia, Snake, Lyons Ferry, Dworshak, Buoy 10 and Hells Canyon. He targets Walleye, Bass, Sturgeon, Steelhead and Salmon.
Why fish with Josh
We are excited to welcome Josh Tachell, the newest member of our awesome guide team. His quiet dispostion and patient approach combined with work ethic, passion, and knowledge for each fishery has already become a hit! Besides being a super fishy guide, his ability to connect with clients is one of his greatest strengths. Don’t look past his BBQ lunches, he can do it all. We are proud to call Josh a Stott’s guide and know he’ll be a rockstar for our clients.
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