Fishing the Clearwater, Columbia, Snake, Lyons Ferry, Buoy 10, Hanford Reach and Dworshak Reservoir

Fishing Seasons in the Pacific Northwest

On our guided fishing trips we use the finest fishing guides and equipment on all our adventures. We are a year around fishing company and have lots of package options for your group. While we specialize in salmon and steelhead, we also target sturgeon and smallmouth bass. The Clearwater River is our main fishery for our Pacific Northwest guided fishing trips, as it gives us ten solid months of trophy fishing. Our team also fishes the Columbia River, Snake River, Grande Ronde River, Buoy 10, and the Hanford Reach.

Guided Fishing Seasons

We’ve broken up our fishing by seasons so that you can choose what fits best for your group. Each one of our seasons offers anglers something different. Species, fishing techniques, body of water, and guide choice are all decisions our clients will have to make. One thing we know for sure is that fishing Oregon, Washington, and Idaho we’ll have your fishing needs covered.

Our Pacific Northwest Fisheries

Fishing here means stepping into seasons where big catches wait, thanks to Stott’s Fishing Adventures guiding through hidden spots across the Pacific Northwest. Picture late-winter runs on the Clearwater River near Lewiston – this one hums with steelhead and salmon moving through nearly half the year, making it our go-to spot. Think of it less as a destination and more as a rhythm: boats hitting waves while fish respond. Beyond that river, paths widen into other iconic systems – like the Columbia, where species shift from salmon to sturgeon by season.

Then come the deeper routes – Snake River slicing through Hells Canyon without warning, or the quiet flow of the Grande Ronde where smallmouth hide under current. Places pop up unexpectedly: Astoria’s Buoy 10, the Hanford Reach drifting with salmon, even quiet lakes full of walleye biding their time. Each place tells a different story, yet all lead somewhere unpredictable. When you’re after massive steelhead, big salmon, fighting ancient sturgeon, or landing walleyes or bass, these places deliver diverse fish, breathtaking views, exciting fights – that kind of pull keeps people coming year after year.

Steelhead & Salmon Fishing in the Pacific Northwest

Out here in the Pacific Northwest, Stotts Fishing Adventures focuses on big names – steelhead and salmon – with trips built around catching what people talk about. These aren’t casual lake swims; they’re deep dives into famous streams where battles with fierce fish still happen regularly. When cold weather pushes steel through icy currents, guides are ready. As soon as rain returns and rivers swell, Chinook and Coho migrate through channels filled with eager boats. Years spent tangled in these same waters shape every move taken downstream. Peak seasons meet seasoned guides who know which bank to cast from at exactly the right moment. When it comes to landing steelhead or big salmon, Stotts Fishing Adventures runs with sharp focus – using trusted methods and insight only years of here can bring.

Walleye, Sturgeon & Trophy Bass Opportunities

Fishing beyond salmon runs, Stotts also thrives when chasing walleye, sturgeon, and giant bass. Year-round, different paths open across rivers, lakes, and hidden spots where fish fight hard. Ancient white sturgeon stand still, then charge at bait; these ancient fish pull long battles. Elsewhere, sharp-eyed walleye strike fast in currents both calm and wild. Meanwhile, seekers of massive smallmouth trek through drylands to reach legendary ponds and rivers. Across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, Stotts leads each excursion based on time of year, fish type, even what you want to catch. With deep knowledge and real drive behind every trip, this outfit helps visitors explore the Northwest’s finest fishing grounds without guesswork.