Get ready for a banner 2025 Sockeye Salmon Season!
 

​​Information About Upper Columbia/Brewster Pool/Lake Pateros Sockeye Fishing:

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In 2024 there was a record busting return of Sockeye Salmon to the Columbia River.  The return is estimated to have been 761,682 fish, which is the highest sockeye return since the construction of the Bonneville Dam in 1938.  The Forecast for 2024 was 401,700 sockeye which equates to the actual return being 190% of the forecast.  

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The 2025 Forecast for Sockeye is a whopping 350,200 which is good enough to expect a 4 Sockeye limit!! Lake Wenatchee has a forecast of 94,000 in 2025 and the escapement goal is only 23,000 which means that Lake Wenatchee will also have a 2025 Sockeye fishery this year.   In 2024 Lake Wenatchee received a record 190,117 Sockeye. 

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Every year we start watching the Spring Chinook and Sockeye Salmon returns at Bonneville Dam. The daily fish counts for Sockeye started showing up in May 2025 already for some of the upriver dams. In general we are looking for an escapement of 65,000 Sockeye over Priest Rapids Dam.  We will all be keeping an eye on the Fish Passage Center starting in mid-June but have every confidence that 2025 will be a great Sockeye Salmon Year. 

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Welcome to One of Washington's Top Salmon Destinations

Each summer, anglers from all over the Northwest flock to the Brewster Pool for its incredible runs of Columbia River King Salmon. Located where the Okanogan River meets the Columbia, this hotspot is known for fast-paced action, heavy-hitting kings, and breathtaking high-desert scenery.

At Fish Waters West, we guide memorable fishing experiences on the Brewster Pool throughout the peak of the season — typically July through early August, when the bite is red hot.
 

What You’ll Catch

• Chinook (King) Salmon – Known for their power and size

• Sockeye - the prized upriver salmon

• Delicious fish, perfect for the grill or smoker
   

Your Guided Trip Includes:

• USCG-licensed captain with over 20 years of local fishing experience

• Top-tier rods, reels, and terminal tackle

• Comfortable boat equipped for salmon trolling

• Fish cleaning and packaging at the dock

• Plenty of tips, tricks, and good conversation along the way
   

No experience needed — just bring a valid fishing license and we’ll handle the rest.
 

Prime Dates Fill Fast!

The Brewster Pool Sockeye and King salmon fishery is short and popular. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred date.

👉 Book your trip now
📍 Launch location and trip details provided after booking

Family-Friendly & Group Ready

We love taking out families, small groups, and first-time anglers. Kids are welcome, and we tailor the day to your pace and interest. Make a summer memory that sticks!  And as always singles always welcomed on any trip! 

Where We Fish

Brewster, WA is located in north-central Washington along the Columbia River. It’s a small town with big fishing energy during the summer season — and it's just a few hours from Seattle or Spokane.  Nearby locations include Chehlan Falls, Lake Chehlan, Wells Dam, Lake Wenatchee.  Sometime we do need to move to a nearby location when chasing the King and/or Sockeye run.

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