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Columbia River Fall Salmon- Buoy 10 and Klickitat River looking good!

Fall Salmon fishing is looking good for our Columbia River Buoy 10 and Klickitat River fishery. To summarize today’s meeting- managers are looking for similar Fall Chinook numbers to return and significantly better Coho or Silver numbers. I currently have a few random seats and a couple days open for each fishery. Don’t wait if you think you might like to get out.

*Summary of 2012 Forecast and Actual Returns and 2013 Forecasts of* *Adult Salmon and Steelhead Returns to the Columbia River.*
			2012		2012		2013
	Species, stock		Forecast		Return		Forecast
Fall Chinook		654,900		525,200		678,600
Lower river hatchery (LRH)		128,400		85,000		86,900
Lower river wild (LRW)		16,200		12,100		14,300
Bonneville Pool hatchery (BPH)		60,000		56,900		36,300
Upriver bright (URB)		353,000		295,900		434,600
Snake River Wild (SRW)		15,100		16,800		31,600
Mid-Columbia bright (MCB)		90,700		63,400		97,600
Bonneville upriver bright (BUB)		23,900		11,600		27,900
Lower river bright (LRB)		700		500		1,300
Pool upriver bright (PUB)		66,100		51,300		68,400
Select area bright (SAB)		6,600		11,900		8,900
Coho		240,800		135,300		433,600
Early stock		184,600		96,200		288,500
Late stock		56,200		39,100		145,100
Upriver summer steelhead		364,600		219,900		322,600
A-run index (length <78 cm)		311,800		192,200		291,000
B-run index (length >78 cm)		52,800		27,700		31,600

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Thanks for the incredible trip today Lance!! My best springer trip ever, and you made memories for my crew that will last forever. Thanks again my man!

Allen M.

Man oh man….by far the best salmon I’ve ever had. It was also the first time in my life that I caught something and ate it. Thanks for taking us out on the river and showing us a good time….we’ll be doing it again for sure!

Eric B.- Mainz Brady Group

Lance, thank you for another wonderful day fishing. Again, thanks for the wonderful service you’ve provided each and every time we’ve fished with you.

Michael F.

I had an absolute blast fishing with you and the guys earlier this week…..I was so impressed with your knowledge and ability to put us on the fish! Thanks again, and looking forward to fishing with you down the road!

Tony V.- Convergint Technologies

Thanks again for taking us out today. It was really fun watching the old guys forget about their aches and pains for a while. All three of them are ready to go again on a moments notice.

Don G.

Lance, we had a blast. Thanks for taking us, you are not only a great guide, you are a fun guy to be around. Until next time, keep up the good work!

Bill B.

Thank you so much for an awesome time today! Both you and your other two guides were very professional, knowledgeable and hard workers. I will definitely recommend you! The weather was unbelievable as well. All in all, a perfect day.

Craig M.- RedBuilt

Just had a fabulous salmon for dinner thanks to my friend Lance Fisher. Thanks again for the great trip with my family. We always appreciate your kindness and generosity. You’re a very good guide but have also become a good friend to my clan. Looking forward to our next trip.

Michael I.

Thank you for an awesome trip last week. We had a blast and would love to be on one of your trips in the future. We’ll definitely be in touch. It was great hanging out with you as we caught Chinook after Chinook. Thank you for making this such a wonderful trip.

Dave W.

Thanks again for a good day on the river. Our customers had a good time and appreciated your dedication and hard work. It was very nice to all come back with some nice fish in less than 2 hours.

Paul H.- Hollabaugh Brothers

Thanks for taking us out and showing me the ropes on how to fish today. I have only tried fishing on the banks of lakes before. Had a blast; who wouldn’t when you can land three Salmon on your rookie trip?!

Mahendra R.

Thanks again for this weekends time on the water. I always enjoy fishing with you – it had been too long - and this trip will be one I will not forget. Glad to be back in the boat with you and already looking forward to another trip.

Jason H.

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