Brewster Fishing Guides

three fishingmen showing off their chinook salmon on the columbia river near brewster washington
huge chinook salmon on the columbia river near wells dam

A Guide to Chinook and Sockeye Salmon Fishing in Brewster, WA.

Brewster, WA on the Columbia River is where It’s At!

Come visit the Brewster Pool located where the wild Columbia and Okanogan Rivers meet in North Central Washington. There’s an abundance of both Sockeye and Chinook Salmon here – get ready for an adventure!

With a generous daily limit and ranging from 3 to 5 pounds, these excellent eating salmon are known for their relentless fight and aggressive biting behavior. You’re guaranteed action, with mid-morning catches often reaching up to 50 bites! This is the ultimate family and kid’s adventure with great weather and fun for everyone. Plan your trip from July 1 to August 10 and include our Chelan Falls King Salmon fishery, as it is just a stone’s throw away.

To learn more check out our Brewster Salmon Fishing Report for updated information.

We Call This Adventure the, “Harvest Fishing Trip”.

Sockeye and Chinook Salmon in One Day!

The first part of the day is dedicated to fishing for Sockeye salmon at the mouth of the Okanogan River. This is where you’ll want to be bright and early, as the best bite tends to be early in the morning. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of fish to go around, and it won’t take long before you’ve limited out with our experience Brewster Salmon fishing guides.

Once we have caught our fair share of Sockeye salmon, it’s time to load up the boat and hit the road. Our next destination is Well’s Dam or Chelan Falls, where will be fishing for Chinook salmon. These areas are known for their large Chinook salmon, and it’s not uncommon to catch a 30+ pound fish. But keep in mind, these areas tend to be crowded too, so having an experienced fishing guide at the helm makes all the difference.

Sockeye and Summer Salmon at Chelan Falls

Have you heard about the summer fishery at Chelan Falls/Wampum? It’s a dream come true for anglers! Here’s why: a decade ago, Chelan Falls Hatchery ramped up production to rebuild salmon stocks, specifically sockeye and summer salmon. Thanks to the sturdy fish populations, you can easily target keeper chinook in a concentrated area. Plus, the cold Chelan River waters keep them healthy and strong all season long. These summer kings put up a fight and weigh in from 12 to 20 lbs, making for delicious eating.

With Reel Time Fishing Guides, you don’t need to bring any gear with you. They provide everything you need for a full day of salmon fishing in Brewster Washington. You can be a beginner or an experienced angler, and they’ll take care of you. Not to mention, they will also pack your lunch so that you can keep going without going to shore.

family fishing trip in brewser, wa.
lady holding up a chinook salmon caught on the columbia river near brewster wa.

Our Amazing Fishing Guide Reviews

Based on 93 reviews
Kimberly Kempton
Kimberly Kempton
January 27, 2023
I had the best time steelhead fishing on the Clearwater with Captain Jim from Reel Time Fishing. He put us on the fish and we were able to bring in all that we caught. He was very professional and accommodating in every way. He made us a great hot lunch each day. We back trolled and side drifted and had so much fun bringing in all those beautiful fish. We stayed at the Lenore Lodge which was 3 mins from the launch. The lodge had 10 beds and an awesome game room. It was very clean and comfortable. I do suggest Reel Time Fishing for an epic trip and I will definitely return for more fishing.
J RAND LOTHSPEICH
J RAND LOTHSPEICH
January 27, 2023
Just spent the last two days fishing with Jim our guide- fantastic time!!! I have caught in the neighbourhood of 40 steelhead in my life time and I caught the two biggest on this trip 37” 14lbs- perfect boat great equipment- we also stayed at the lodge in Lenore perfect
Michael Pickren
Michael Pickren
October 18, 2022
I highly recommend Jeff at Real Time Guides who put us on some outstanding fish both days we were here.
Ashleigh Schultz
Ashleigh Schultz
October 10, 2022
Great time with Jim Carter, Again! fantastic day on the river!
Larry Meier
Larry Meier
September 27, 2022
They treat you well and provide alot and share secret spots
Ken Gutowski
Ken Gutowski
September 20, 2022
Great trip,Travis worked super hard to get our salmon!
Jason Person
Jason Person
August 27, 2022
We fished a half day for Sturgeon with Jeff and had a great trip. Caught 3 Sturgeon and one was really nice (7'6"). Boat and equipment were top notch. Definitely would book with Reel Time again. Don't be afraid to book with them, the price is right and the guides know what they are doing. Thanks for the great trip.
Monica Jaeger
Monica Jaeger
July 15, 2022
Had an amazing time with Shane! Very experienced and knew exactly where to go. Well worth the time and money. If we lived closer we would book again!
Colton Malone
Colton Malone
June 16, 2022
Great time with great people! The Clearwater was high and supposedly blown out but our guide, Jeff, still put us on some great fish and we tagged out in 3 hours! Definitely coming back.

Frequently Asked Questions about our fishing trips

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING ON MY TRIP?

The legal max boatload is six anglers, but with six full time guides available we are able to accommodate large groups of more than six people.

IS LUNCH/DRINKS PROVIDED ON MY TRIPS?

We do provide a BBQ lunch and drinks on all Clearwater, Snake, and Dworshak trips. Lunch and drinks ARE NOT provided on any of our Columbia River or Grande Ronde river trips.

HOW MANY HOURS ARE WE ON THE WATER?

Look forward to at least 8 hours of fishing unless you book a half day trip, then look forward to 4 hours of fishing

DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE GEAR WE NEED TO FISH?

Yes, each guide is fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels and bait to ensure success on your trip.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY OR PLACE A DEPOSIT DOWN TO HOLD MY SPOT?

We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, final payment must be made in full 10 days prior to your trip. We do not offer refunds for cancellations or head-count changes made inside 10 days of your trip.

DO YOU CLEAN AND FILLET OUR CATCH?

Yes, all of our guides will clean and fillet your catch unless otherwise specified.