Fishing guides

Expert guides

Our top team of expert guides will get you in front of the best fish based on the season at the time of your visit.

Regardless of your level of expertise, our guides will help you to catch your unforgettable fish, give you the best advice on gear, equipment and technique.

See our extraordinary guiding team below.

Kate Crump

Owner / Guide

Often found keeping spirits high, while having a blast all the while. Kate has been guiding in Bristol Bay since 2008.

Justin Crump

Owner / Guide

Master of a monstrous catch and always on the hunt for the perfect king salmon for sushi. Justin has been guiding in Bristol Bay since 2009.

Gabe Cunningham

Guide

Bringing a true thrill for fishing all methods, Gabe is an encouraging and enthusiastic teacher. Growing up in Hood River, Gabe has spent many days fishing all styles for salmon, steelhead and trout.

Sofia Newton

Guide

Sofia hails from Hood River, OR and grew up fishing the Deschutes and other streams in the northwest. She brings a lot of experience and youth to our guide team.

Ryan Friel

Guide

His love of wild salmon and Alaska's native fish are as strong as his love for people, great conversation, and strong coffee. “Friels” has been guiding in Bristol Bay since 1995.

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