Captain Ivan is a well-known fishing guide who divides his time between Tampa, Florida and the Tri-Cities region of Washington State. Boasting more than two decades of fishing experience in the rivers and lakes of the Pacific Northwest, he offers some of the best guided fishing trips in the Tri-Cities area. Whether you're a beginner or an expert angler, sailing with Captain Ivan guarantees a fishing adventure you'll remember.

This review is focused on Ivan’s guide, not Ivan himself. He is a friendly young man, and the boat was comfortable. The weather conditions were ideal, and the fishing spot chosen was excellent. However, we only caught a single small walleye measuring about 12 inches. We spent the night trolling with plugs—a method I’m not particularly fond of. The guide brought along a coworker, but there wasn't much variation in our fishing tactics to improve the catch rate. Both the guide and his companion were pleasant company though. I was a bit disappointed they didn’t experiment with different techniques. It’s possible that the absence of moonlight had an impact on the fishing success, so even a change in strategy might not have made a difference. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos to share from this trip. Despite the limited catch, we had an incredible time overall! Ivan is knowledgeable, approachable, and very helpful. This was our second excursion with Flatout, and I can’t imagine choosing another guide service. Many thanks!