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What to Expect & Bring

Flathead and Channel Catfish Trips

Weather & Clothing:
- Evening temperatures can vary—check the forecast and dress accordingly.
- Recommended: Long pants, long sleeves, rain gear, and a warm coat if needed.

Safety Gear:
- All required safety equipment including PFD will be provided.
- PFD (Life Jacket) must be worn by children 10 and under. Feel free to bring your own PFD for yourself or child.
Night Fishing Considerations:
- Some periods of darkness—headlamps provided (bring your own if preferred).
- Bugs can be an issue—Thermacell provided; bring bug spray if desired.

Food & Drinks:
- Bring your own snacks and beverages.

Fishing Gear & Bait:
- All gear and bait provided—just bring yourself!

Catch & Release:
- This is a catch, photograph, and release trip.
- Some exceptions may be made if you'd like to keep a small fish for a meal.

Photography & Scenery:
- Expect beautiful river scenery and wildlife—bring your camera!

Sturgeon Trips - Fall, Open Water

Evening Fishing & Weather:
- Temperatures can vary significantly—check the forecast and dress accordingly.
- Recommended attire: Long pants, long sleeves, rain gear, and a warm coat.
- Fall trips: A heavy coat or bibs may be necessary as temperatures can drop.

Safety & Equipment:
- All required safety gear including PFD is provided.
- PFD (Life Jacket) must be worn by children 10 and under. Feel free to bring your own PFD for yourself or child.

Night Fishing Considerations:
- Periods of darkness expected – Headlamps will be provided. Feel free to bring your own.

Food & Drinks:
- Bring your own snacks and beverages.

Fishing Gear & Regulations:
- All gear and bait are provided.
- Catch, photograph, and release policy – All sturgeon must be released after being photographed.

Photography & Scenery:
- Expect beautiful river views and wildlife—bring your camera!

Bug Protection:
- Bugs are rarely an issue during sturgeon trips, but a Thermacell will be available if needed.

Sturgeon Trips - Winter, Ice Fishing

Catch Expectations:
- Ice fishing for sturgeon is more like hunting than fishing—success requires patience and strategy.
- The typical catch rate is 0-3 fish per trip, though some trips result in multiple catches.
- The focus is on education and experience, teaching you how to target sturgeon on your own future trips.

Cold Weather & Shelter:
- We fish during the evening hours, with temperatures often below 30°F.
- A heated shelter will be provided, but proper ice fishing attire is recommended:
  - Insulated boots, bibs, gloves, and warm layers.

Equipment & Supplies:
- All fishing gear, seats, and bait are provided.
- Bring your own snacks and beverages.

Catch & Release Policy:
- This is a catch, photograph, and release trip—all sturgeon must be released after being photographed.

Travel Across the Ice:
- Depending on ice conditions, travel will be either on foot (no more than ½ mile) or by vehicle.

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No matter the season, it’s always an adventure on the water!

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