Our Fleet

All of our boats are equipped with powerful Lowrance depthfinders, Scotty Electric downriggers, and four-stroke kickers.
Joe and Anton's boats are guided by Nautamatic TR-1 autopilots.

Bayliner Ciera Express
The S. Gayle
The Flagship

You catch them in COMFORT! Bring your family and/or friends out on our 24 foot Bayliner Ciera Express to fish gorgeous Lake Chelan. For your comfort, it features: enclosed cabin; cabin heat; private/inside marine toilet; games and VCR for children; hot and cold running water available seasonally; stove; and a full line of safety gear. Families and couples are welcomed and encouraged to book our service.
The boat accommodates a maximum of six.

Joe's Boat
2005 21 Foot Custom Weld

Joe's boat is available year round. It has an enclosed and heated passenger area for winter fishing, porta-potti with privacy screen, and a mister for those hot summer afternoons. Joe's enthusiasm, his innovative techniques and knowledge of fish propagation will inform and entertain you.


The Amore
Al's Boat

Al has a wealth of knowledge and experience on Chelan and is ready and waiting to give you a fishing experience of a lifetime.


Andy's Boat
2008 21 Foot North River Seahawk
The Newest of the Fleet!

Our new North River Seahawk is powered by a Yamaha 150hp 4-stroke engine with an 8-horse kicker and Minnkota bowmount - both with auto-pilot. If you look through the photos on our 2008 Photo Gallery, you will see that Andy comes by his fishing-addiction naturally.

We are serious about providing you with an enjoyable experience. Meet our captains: Anton Jones, owner and lead fishing guide, Joe Heinlen, who brings a high level of enthusiasm and fishing innovation to the service, Al Brooks, a lifelong resident and experienced fisherman on Lake Chelan, and Andy Byrd, who brings youth and energy. With Joe, Al and Andy:

A. Seasonally we can now handle large parties of up to 14 on 3 boats.

B. In late spring through summer we are now offering 4 hour evening trips for the conventioneer or vacationer that is busy during the day.

C. We are offering full-day-only trips to Rufus Woods Reservoir. The winter fishery there is renowned for its record Triploid Rainbow Trout and jumbo Kokanee, with trophy Walleye also a possibility. and

D. Dependent on the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead are possible.



Here are all four of the Darrell & Dad's Guide Service captains Anton Jones, Joe (Rufus) Heinlen, Al Brooks and Andy Bryd (in order).





BOAT RENTAL

Do you want an inexpensive way to fish while you stay in our area? Try our Rowboat Rental. It is a serviceable 14" aluminum boat.
This boat is delivered and picked up by one of our fishing team.

It features oars, as well as an electric motor and battery, up to 2 cushioned removeable swivel seats and a throwable seat cushion.

This boat is available for (no additional charge) delivery at: Roses Lake, Wapato Lake, and the Mill Bay boat launch on Lake Chelan. It is also available for an additional $20 (for delivery and pick up) at the Lake Chelan PUD boat launch and Antilon Lake.

We highly recommend Roses Lake's multi-species fishery for this boat. Rate for this is a Full Day (8 hours) for $75*.


* - Plus Tax (Damage/Loss Deposit) Required - VISA & MasterCard Accepted

Sandra Jones (co-owner of the Service) can profide a woman's perspective on the fishing and will inform you about all the features of our Fishermans Hideaway. Sandy has nearly two decades of Special Education teaching experience, so if you have a member of your party with a disability that you want to know if we can accommodate, contact her at: toll-free 866-360-1523
Noella Wyatt is our webmaster. Please contact her at Noella regarding questions or suggestions for the website.

Contact us today to book your fishing adventure at either:
231 Division, Manson, WA 98831
Phone (509) 687-0709 or toll-free 866-360-1523
or email: antonj@aol.com



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