GUIDED COLUMBIA RIVER & OCEAN FISHING TRIPS FOR TUNA, SALMON, STURGEON, HALIBUT & BOTTOM FISH!
Total Fisherman Guide Service specializes in fishing the Oregon & Washington Coastal Waters as well as the Columbia River because they provide some of the greatest fishing in the world!
Est. 2000 – We’re absolutely driven to make your fishing trip great!
Providing fun fishing trips of the highest quality is what we do.
Capt. Lacey DeWeert
Lacey's prowess at putting fish in the boat while having a good time, is nothing short of amazing! Salmon & sturgeon on the Columbia fear her and speak her name in hushed tones because they know of her incredible ability to find and catch them!
"I work hard so I can play hard. When there are fish to be caught you're going to find me on the water!"
Capt. Kevin Newell
2000 marked the first year Kevin started guiding on the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. "I started guiding when I was 24 years old, because I wasn't willing to wait. So many things have changed over the years and I'm glad I was able to participate in these changes and not sit idly by waiting to make my big move into the professional guiding arena."
Capt. Sean Phillips
Sean’s deep passion for fishing, drive, and attention to detail consistently fills fish holds. A U.S. Marine veteran, he refined his leadership skills as the owner and captain of his own private boat "TunaTinder", earning a reputation as a top-tier tuna tournament competitor.
“I’ve had clients tell me I’m too nice to run a charter operation! If I ever have to raise my voice in frustration during a trip, then I’ve failed as a leader.”
OREGON TUNA CHARTERS
Catch Albacore Tuna onboard the Liberty Gun!
Oregon tuna fishing is some of the best in the world and provides an adrenaline rush like no other. We have the best of the best in equipment and electronics on this amazing vessel! Live bait, light tackle and we spare no expense to get you on the tuna!
COLUMBIA RIVER FISHING GUIDES
Experience some of the best salmon and sturgeon fishing in the world!
We can measure our days on the waters of the Columbia River in years ... we've spent allot of time learning it's moods and intricacies. It's a big river, it's important to know where to find fish and where we shouldn't waste your time. This all changes depending on water temperature, tides and run timing; we know these details like you know you're living room. We take allot of pride in being expert Columbia River fishing guides.
BUOY 10 SALMON FISHING
Chinook and Coho Salmon fishing on the ocean and in the Columbia River.
The Buoy 10 salmon fishery on the Columbia River is one of the most thrilling and iconic fishing experiences in the Pacific Northwest! Every summer, anglers from all over the region flock to this legendary stretch of water near the mouth of the Columbia, where it pours into the Pacific Ocean, to chase after hard-fighting Chinook and Coho salmon. The action is fast, the fish are huge, and the adrenaline is non-stop as boats line up in anticipation of epic battles with some of the strongest salmon anywhere. It’s not just fishing—it’s a full-blown adventure with the potential for monster fish and unforgettable memories.
Sturgeon Fishing
The largest freshwater fish in North America!
Columbia River Sturgeon fishing is as exciting and active as it gets! We pride ourselves on a high catch rate of large hard fighting sturgeon. Our sturgeon average four to eight feet in length with some up to ten feet and longer. Hooking one of these monsters and seeing it jump multiple times is something you will never forget!
WASHINGTON HALIBUT FISHING CHARTERS
We catch BIG Lingcod on these trips too!
Ilwaco Washington Halibut charters, enjoy catching some of the best eating fish on the planet!
BOTTOM FISHING TRIPS
Half the excitement is just not knowing what you've hooked into!
Bottom fishing for Lingcod, Sea Bass, Rockfish, Cabezon and a variety of other species provides an active fun way to load up on fish for the fish fry!
THE TOTAL FISHERMAN PHILOSOPHY
- FOUNDED IN 2000 -
We Believe That:
- Spending your life doing something you love is the secret to happiness.
- Attention to detail and being absolutely driven, catches fish and creates success.
- A focused effort catches more fish and bigger fish. Just going through the motions is for other people.
- We believe that cutting corners on expenses and effort isn't something you do, even if nobody else will know.
- We should give back as much and as often as we possibly can.
- Spending extra time and effort toward making your day successful is important and makes a difference.
- We believe we should expect the most from every day on the water and hold ourselves to a higher standard.
- It's our job to act as stewards of the resource and as consummate professionals who know that our actions speak louder then words.
