Hester's Sportfishing
Independent · Kennewick, Washington
Hester's Sportfishing is an independent fishing guide based in Kennewick, Washington, running jet boat trips for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, walleye, and shad on Columbia River, Drano Lake, and Wind River. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Out of the Tri Cities, Hester's runs boat trips on the Columbia River, Drano Lake and the Wind River for salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, walleye and shad. Per seat days and larger group charters with fish cleaning and packaging included.
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WatersColumbia River, Drano Lake, Wind River
Tripsjet boat
RatesFall salmon and sockeye $225 per seat, walleye, sturgeon and shad $200 per seat
Good to know
What waters does Hester's Sportfishing fish?
Hester's Sportfishing guides Columbia River, Drano Lake, and Wind River, out of Kennewick, Washington. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Hester's Sportfishing?
On Hester's Sportfishing's trips you're targeting salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, walleye, and shad. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Hester's Sportfishing run?
Hester's Sportfishing runs jet boat trips on Columbia River, Drano Lake, and Wind River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Washington?
Yes: everyone fishing Washington waters needs a valid Washington fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hester's Sportfishing can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Hester's Sportfishing?
You book directly with Hester's Sportfishing: through their website at hesterssportfishing.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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