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March - July
Spring Salmon are consistently known for their exceptional quality, flavor, and nutritional value. The best tasting salmon in the world! This time of year is an exciting occasion for locals and visitors to pursue these celebrated fish in our home waters of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. March through summer I offer trips out of the Portland Metro area.
June - August
Year round ocean trips for bottom fish on the Oregon coast when favorable wind, weather and conditions permit. Salmon and bottom fish (Lingcod & Rockfish) combo trips are available during the summer months and are an exciting adventure with aggressive fighting fish, deploying a variety of tactics, with an opportunity to boat a bounty of succulent seafood. It’s common to experience diverse marine wildlife from a front row seat while fishing.
August - September
An impressive time fishing for fresh ocean Chinook and Coho salmon entering into the estuary at the mouth of the Columbia River, commonly known as the Buoy 10 Fishery (“The Super Bowl of Salmon Fishing”). This is the most anticipated fishery of the year in the PNW. Book your trips and accomodations well in advance as prime dates fill fast.
September - October
I will typically follow the large anadromous salmon run up the scenic lower and mid-Columbia River. This is a productive time of year fishing for big fall fish with a variety of techniques. I may also target these fish in the North Coast bays and rivers with favorable timing and conditions for their return.
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What’s Included
8 hour day starting 30 minutes before sunrise
Highest quality fishing gear, bait, and safety equipment (children size PFDs available with advance notice)
We honor and preserve the quality of your day’s harvest by properly icing, processing, and packaging your catch at the end of your trip
What to Bring
Positive can do attitude
Valid Oregon Fishing License and Salmon Tag: (https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login). Notify us in advance if you’d like to purchase these on the boat.
Waterproof Rain Gear and Boots: ESSENTIAL for every trip (We may be able to supply you with rain gear with advance notice)
Warm layered clothing
Sunscreen & proper sun protective layers
Water, beverages and food
Rates
River Salmon Trips: $250/person
Ocean Salmon Trips: $275/person
Ocean salmon & bottom fish combo: $300/person
* For your convenience we sell Day Fishing Licenses/Permits/Tags!
Deposits: $50/person reserves your seat. Pay in full the day of your trip.
Discounts:
10% Discount for veterans, active duty, and first responders.
Cancellations
Cancellations 10 days or more prior to a scheduled trip: Receive a full deposit refund or reschedule to any available dates.
Cancellations 9 days or less from a scheduled trip: I will do everything possible to fill those seats and fully refund your deposit. If I cannot fill those seats your deposit will be forfeited.
*If you’re thinking about canceling please call or email as soon as possible.
*Join our Cancellation list to be immediately notified if an open seat becomes available due to a client canceling.
* My first priority is your safety. All trips are contingent upon weather conditions and are subject to rescheduling or cancellation at any time. In the event of unfavorable conditions, your deposit will be refunded.