Lyons Ferry Walleye Fishing

Lyons Ferry walleye fishing

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 February 3, 2023

Pre-Spawn Time is when We Can Target these Bigger Fish

January and February offer some of the best walleye fishing of the year. The fish are in pre-spawn mode waking up from a winter slumber as temperatures in the river begin to rise they start to think about spawning.

This pre-spawn time is one of the only times throughout the year when we can target these bigger fish effectively using the jigging technique.

The Place to Be is Lyons Ferry on the Snake River

We take a lead head jig and we bounce it off the bottom with worms it’s a very satisfying way to catch a walleye as it is hands-on you feel the bite you set the hook it’s much more intense than just trolling where your rod is in a holder.

We are currently fishing for walleye in these two areas: Snake River at Lyons ferry at Starbuck and Lyons Ferry and Columbia River at John Day Dam.

For current up-to-date intel, please visit our Walley Fishing Report page.

Our rates for this trip are $275 per person. We provide poles, bait, and tackle and look forward to 8 hours of fishing.

walleye fishing report 2023

Lodging Suggestions

Lyons Ferry lodging suggestions:

Lyons Ferry KOA: https://g.co/kgs/1m4YxK

Best Western in Dayton WA: https://g.co/kgs/bZgWXX

Locations On Google Maps

Starbuck / Lyons Ferry Marina KOA Holiday

 https://maps.app.goo.gl/fUvXDXdNWYo2i6qR8

Columbia River at Biggs junction Oregon

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ssi2TwtuSBi8pX3s7

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.