Support Salmon & Steelhead Conservation!

From March 1st - 7th, Northwest Steelheaders is raffling off incredible trips with premier guides in the region to support our angling advocacy efforts. Our guides have generously donated their time and expertise to transform your fishing experience. Not only will you learn new techniques using top-of-the-line gear, you'll also come away with a deeper understanding of Pacific Northwest fisheries and why they are so important to protect.

We have big advocacy goals this year to protect endangered fish, restore habitat, and enhance fishing opportunities and we need your help to achieve them. 

• Working with a multi-state coalition to remove the lower Snake River dams and recover endangered salmon and steelhead throughout the Columbia River Basin
• Ban non-treaty commercial gill nets on the lower mainstem Columbia River
• Protect salmon habitat in Northwest Oregon
• Collect new spring Chinook broodstock at the Clackamas hatchery
• Pass a group license bill for nonprofit veterans fishing events
• Increase fishing opportunities and access for all Northwesterners

Please support our angling advocacy efforts by buying a raffle ticket...or several! The more tickets you purchase, the more you help protect Northwest fisheries and the more you increase your chances of winning one of these world-class trips.

How it works

• Winners will be announced live on Facebook and Instagram and via email on March 8th, 2021.
• Each trip raffle is separate and only one winner will be drawn for each trip.
• The ticket cost and total available tickets are based on the value of each individual trip. Ticket cost ranges from $20-$50 and available tickets range from 25-40. 
• Each trip has different stipulations, so make sure you read all the way through. Some are specific to a particular species, body of water, or timeframe, while others are the winner's choice. For additional details, please visit the guide's website or Facebook linked below their description.
• You can buy as many tickets as are available. 
• If you want to buy tickets for several different raffles, check to make sure you’re purchasing the intended tickets. 
• Raffle tickets DO NOT include membership. If you would like to join or renew your membership, please visit our website. 
• Raffle tickets are NOT deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Please email us at office@anws.org if you have any questions.

Kevin Anderson, Next Level Guide Service

Trip: 3 person, 2 night Kokanee trip on Wallowa Lake, OR (camping accommodations included). Selective dates May-June 2021 or 2022. Valued at $1,350.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Wallowa Lake holds the record for the largest Kokanee ever caught world as well as 8 state records. Kevin knows how to target this species and has been doing so for years. His campsite includes large canvas tents, a camp kitchen, and wifi. You will need to bring food, beverages, and bedding. If the dates/travel do not work for you, you can redeem a Kokanee trip with Kevin at Detroit Lake during 2021 (which does not include overnight accommodations).

Damon Struble, Nomad's Fishing Adventures

Trip: 3-4 person full day fall salmon on the Alsea or Siletz Rivers in OR between Sept-Nov 2021. Valued at $1,000.

Damon has been an avid fisherman and hunter all his life. The rivers and forests of Oregon were his playground growing up. After retiring from law enforcement, Damon returned to his passion of fishing by becoming a licensed Oregon fishing guide, where he says people are much happier to see him. If you are looking to book an Oregon fishing adventure, you can't go wrong with Damon. 

Ciara Lambert, D&G Charters

Trip: 2 person, 1 day trip in Homer, AK (captain's choice). Valued at $700.

Ciara specializes in fishing for lingcod, rockfish, salmon, and halibut and you're in luck! Homer, AK is the halibut fishing capital of the world, receiving this renown due to the quality and quantity of halibut it produces each season! Lodging is not included in this trip. Whether you're a beginner looking to try something new, or an avid angler ready to fill a freezer, Ciara is excited to take you on the trip of a lifetime in Katchemak Bay, Cook Inlet, or on the Homer Spit. 

Chris Vertopoulos, Chris V's Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winner's choice. Must be redeemed within 1 year. Valued at $500.

Chris Vertopoulos has been an iconic guide for over 25 years. He started fishing at 8yrs old and has dedicated his life to the pursuit of salmon, trout and steelhead. In addition to being a licensed fishing guide, he also holds a U.S. Coast Guard license and is a Prostaff Member for G-Loomis Rods, Shimano Reels, and many other tackle companies. Chris is regularly featured in Salmon and Steelhead Journal, Salmon Trout Steelheader and other northwest publications. You will fish from a custom 25 ft Willie Nemesis or an 18 ft custom Willie Drift Boat with the best gear on the market.

Jordan Knigge, Addicted Fishing, 168 Fishing Adventures

Trip: 2 person full day, spring Chinook or summer steelhead between May-July, wherever the fish are biting. Valued at $500. 

If you've seen Addicted Fishing's Youtube Channel, you already know what a creative angler Jordan Knigge is. No matter the weather or water, Jordan consistently tests methods to land monster salmon, trout, and steelhead. Having chased fish in remote areas his entire life, he's got a wealth of fishing knowledge. He's dedicated to teaching you his favorite tactics and giving you a day on the water that you will never forget. 

Trevor Storlie, Red's Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winter steelhead on the Sandy River in OR. Valued at $500. 

Trevor Storlie has been a State of Oregon licensed guide for over 25 years. Trevor is a native Oregonian, spending much of his youth learning the rivers that he now guides. His #1 goal is to help you land the chrome trophy you've been dreaming of. and aside from a stellar day of fishing on the Sandy River, Trevor can guarantee a great sense of humor and a day full of laughter and learning.

Jack Glass, Team Hook Up Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winner's choice. Valued at $450.

Since he began his guided fishing career in 1983, Jack Glass has been focused on providing Portland area clients with quality fishing experiences. He is a staple guide of Willamatte Spring Chinook Fishing and is deadly on Walleye, Steelhead and Sturgeon. He's an excellent teacher with the ability to give insight into local fisheries and history on the water he fishes. Jack is one of the strongest salmon advocates we know and his passion is contagious, so we can assure you that you'll go home with much more than dinner when you take a trip with him. 

Brandon Glass, Team Hook Up Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winner's choice. Valued at $450.

Fishing with his father at a very young age, Brandon Glass bought his first boat at 12 using his cash earnings from catching Pikeminnow in the Columbia River. Brandon uses tried & true techniques but is also constantly experimenting with new ways to catch more fish. He not only fishes the rivers for steelhead, salmon and sturgeon, but also offers trips offshore for albacore tuna. Brandon provides his clients a quality fishing experience with a lot of insight on the water they are fishing.

Herman Fleishman, Northwest Fishing Adventures

Trip: 2 person full day, spring Chinook or Buoy 10. Valued at $450.

Herman’s knack for being aware of the latest techniques, his commitment to using only top of the line equipment, and his patience and willingness to tailor each guided trip to the skill level and needs of his customers, give him his reputation as one of the top guides in the Pacific Northwest. Year after year, Herman fishes in all four seasons, rain or shine, consistently catching the biggest and the best. His aim is to make every trip more than just another day fishing, leaving every customer with the experience of a real Northwest Fishing Adventure. 

Kevin Larson, Kevin Larson Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winner's choice. Valued at $450.

Kevin was born and raised in Oregon. As a young child, he spent many weekends and summers on his father’s boat. His dad and family taught him everything he knows about salmon, trout, sturgeon, and steelhead fishing.  Kevin took that knowledge and has honed his skills as an adult. He not only knows the places to fish in Oregon, he knows how to make it fun. Whether you are on the boat at Bouy 10 or in “The Jaws” at Waldport or Newport, you won’t notice the time pass. Kevin is kind, helpful, and does everything in his power to make sure you to have a great time.

Bill Taylor, Osprey Guide Adventures

Trip: 2 person full day, spring Chinook on Willamette River, between April-July. Valued at $400. 

Bill is an extremely experienced Oregon fishing guide with a love for spring Chinook. Springers are the bell of the ball when it comes to table fare and can be pretty wily on hook and line. Bill's Willamette trip is excellent for Portland locals looking to explore their home waters, whether you're a new to salmon fishing or not. If you're looking to land a big one, Bill is your guide. 

Bill Woods, Obsession Guide Service

Trip: 2 person full day, winner's choice. Valued at $400. 

For Bill, fishing isn't just a sport, it's an Obsession! Bill offers salmon, steelhead, kokanee, sturgeon, and walleye trips on the Columbia River and it's tributaries. Bill has an incredible energy for teaching others how to fish and bringing smiles to every client's face. His trip includes breakfast, lunch, and lots of laughs!

Dave Manners, Big Dave's Fishing Adventures

Trip: 1 person full day, winner's choice. Valued at $225.

Big Dave offers guided fishing trips for steelhead and salmon along the Oregon Coast tailored to both avid anglers and  beginners. He mainly fishes Tillamook Bay, tidewaters, and the Wilson, Kilchis, and Trask Rivers in Tillamook, Oregon. All of Dave's trips are fully guided in sleds and drift boats, using Lamiglas rods. Enjoy either fall Chinook fishing (mid-September-December) or winter steelhead fishing (December-mid-April) with one of our most famous and esteemed guides!