Brewster Salmon Fishing Report

Walley Fishing Adventure

Written by Toby Wyatt

Toby has been a fishing guide for 32 years. Toby grew up chasing big fish on area rivers. Toby was voted one of the top 25 guides on the west coast by Salmon & Steelhead Journal. He has also been featured in numerous magazine articles, radio programs, T.V. fishing shows on the Columbia River to the Clearwater River.

Posted May 23, 2023

Brewster Salmon Fishing Report 2023 

Planning a salmon fishing trip to Brewster Washington’s famous Columbia River? You won’t want to miss out on the action! Check out our  current Salmon Fishing Report to stay on top of the latest spots to reel in a great catch and score some brag-worthy photos.

We’ve got you covered with up-to-date info on King, Chinook and Coho Salmon hotspots from Oregon, Washington to Idaho. Including the legendary Columbia River and its tributaries, along with the Snake River and Clearwater River.

Updated | May 23rd, 2023

Location | Columbia River, Brewster WA.

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

No Better Place than Brewster Washington

Are you looking for a unique and exciting fishing experience? Look no further than the bountiful waters of the Columbia River near Brewster, WA. where Chinook and Sockeye salmon fishing is expected to be awesome in 2023. With a minimum size requirement of 12 inches and a daily limit of 2, including up to 2 adult Chinook Salmon and 6 Sockeye Salmon, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to reel in the big one!

Get this! In 2023, around 84,800 Upper Columbia River summer Chinook are going to swim all the way back home – that’s about 120% of the 10-year average return and a higher count than last year’s 78,500 fish! But wait, there’s more! We can expect 234,500 mighty sockeye to return to the Columbia.

For fishing enthusiasts, there’s no better place to experience this thrill other than Brewster, Washington. And to make your experience even more enjoyable, Reel Time Fishing Guides is at your service. Today, let’s talk about Chinook and Sockeye salmon fishing and why you should be doing it with Reel Time Fishing Guides.

four men holding up chinook salmon in brewster washington
huge chinook salmon on the columbia river near wells dam
chinook salmon caught at well dam near chelan wa

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.