Providing the most exceptional experiences possible, centered around the best and most unique anadromous fisheries in the world.
We are a fun, skilled, professional, hard-working and energetic company. We have a deep commitment to customer service and our staff is the best in the business. The entire crew has a sense of ownership of Kimsquit Bay Lodge, that is apparent while you are here with us. We ensure that as a guest, you'll feel like an old friend coming for a visit, not just another customer. We pride ourselves as green-minded and we take the conservation of our natural resources very seriously. We are all here because this place is incredible. We love sharing our appreciation, excitement and sense of awe with you.
We have a strong attention to detail that is noticeable throughout our operation. We use the best equipment possible, from our boats and full selection of loaner spey rod setups to our appliances and fixtures. We also strive to serve exceptional, high-quality meals, and aim to make the best impression, from the time of your arrival to the end your trip.
Jeff Hickman
Owner/Manager
Passions: Fly fishing, wild anadromous fish, the environment, good food and good company.
History: Jeff taught himself to fly fish at a young age. He grew up in a lodge on Mt. Hood that he helped his mom manage. He saved up his housekeeping wages to buy his first Spey rod at 12. Hitchhiking to the river before and after school, he was doomed to a life of fishing addiction. The strong addiction led to fly shop employment, guiding in Oregon and Alaska, and even management at a bonefishing lodge in the Bahamas. Jeff built Fish The Swing from the ground up and now has three well-respected and sought-after fishing/guiding programs in Oregon and British Columbia.
Kathryn Hickman
Owner/Manager
Passions: The mountains, yoga, hiking, snowboarding, being outside and near rivers and oceans.
History: Kathryn grew up in Edmonds, WA on Puget Sound. The coastal northwest childhood engrained in her a sense of adventure and travel wanderlust. After college in Ellensburg, she relocated to Hood River, Oregon for a career at DaKine. This is where she met Jeff. On a boat trip into the Kitlope Heritage Conservancy Park, Jeff proposed. After getting married they decided to join forces and run the business together. In addition to being the office and admin side of the business, she now spends the majority of her time chasing their 8 year old Oly Dean around.
