We welcome all gear choices, but our favorite, and specialty, is fly fishing big water for big trout. If there was ever a river custom designed for double-hand trout rods, the Upper Columbia is it.  

One of the few things that might pull us away from the U.C. is a trip to the nearby Pend Oreille River for smallmouth bass and brown trout. Both the Upper Columbia and Pend Orielle afford the chance for world-class flyfishing in exquisite surroundings.

We fish these rivers drifting from our safe, comfortable 3-man pontoon and from the bank or a combination of both as conditions require, or as you like. Meals, flies and tippet included. We  carry spare rods that you are welcome to use at no charge.

Accommodations:

Accommodations are comfortable tent-camping or park your RV at our fish camp on the Upper Columbia. All meals and snacks provided. The camp is basic and fun with shower, privy, tents with cots or air mattresses, a  screen-room with day bed, picnic table and power. Great food. Unlimited serenity. We aim to provide a classic wilderness fishing experience in a natural setting (not the kind of place you come to count threads on the sheets). Or, if you prefer, we can arrange  lodgings nearby: RV hookup, cabins or bed and breakfast or superb winery bed and breakfast. We can arrange transportation to and from the airports in Colville or Spokane for fly-ins.

               GUIDED FISHING

Full Day: Dark until dark. Lunch, snacks, flies and tippet provided.    Cost: $200 single - $300 for two.  

Three-Day Trout Bum Special: Includes one full day of guided fishing and two days semi-guided, while you stay at the camp with us. All meals provided. Walk to some of the best caddis and brown drake action on the river. Swing streamers. Spring and fall BWO's. October caddis. We'll get you dialed. Cost: $500 per person.  

U.C. Afternoon-Evening Half-Day: A perfect way to meet June-July sedges and brown drakes, and fall October caddis. Cost: $100 per single or $150 for two.

We can tailor fishing trips/schools of any length to suit you. Ask us.   

Family Fishing: Beginners and kids are welcome. We can get you flyfishing in a relaxed atmosphere, and you will have the chance to catch a trout the same day. Let us tailor a trip to your needs and skill level.

Upper Columbia Float Trips: In addition to fishing, we offer non-fishing float trips for fun and wildlife viewing on the free-flowing American Reach of the Columbia River.

All trips and schools are limited to two persons. We can accommodate two additional non-fishing guests at a cost of $100 a day, per additional guest. Unlimited serenity, hiking or sightseeing (or do yoga with Doris if you’d like).  A ‘day’ includes the eve of your arrival, a full day of fishing, dark till too dark to see, if you like, and if you stay with us, supper and a night to rest before your departure.

columbiatrout@sbcglobal.net 

805-772-8692 or 509-675-8442

Upper Columbia Flyfisher

5152 Northport-Waneta Rd.

Colville WA 99114

Supporter of the Upper Columbia Native Fish Alliance