Your Expert, Local Astoria Oregon Fishing Guide Jerad Sorber
My dad jokes that I was born with a fishing rod in my hand. My first fish was a Spring Chinook. I was so young that my grandfather had to prop it up for pictures. Since that first fish all those decades ago, I have built up decades of experience fishing. My fishing story has included both sides of the country. The waters of the Pacific Ocean and Columbia and Rogue Rivers are the setting for most of my adventures. I have studied them and the life that they nurture. The currents, tides, winds, seasons, and geography are like a treasure map where X marks the fish. Using decades of expertise chasing fish, I am living my dream as a fishing guide in Astoria, OR. It is a thrill to invite you to share in that experience.
Astoria Fishing Guided Trips
The Columbia River and nearby ocean can be a world class experience with the right fishing guide. As a local, Astoria fishing guide, I have studied these waters when the fish are here and when they aren’t. Taking the time to learn the paths less traveled means more chances at fish. Whether your goal is catch and cook or catch and release, you’ll always bring home a story to share.
Columbia River Spring Chinook Fishing Guided Trip
Columbia River Spring Chinook are renowned for their high quality. These big, powerful and tasty fish give you a story and an excellent meal to share .
Ocean Salmon Fishing Charter
These chrome beauties travel in schools looking for anything shiny to eat. They offer fast action and a great fight. If you want to make an Astoria fishing guide work, this is the way to do it! I regularly have to call for a backup net or have to double-scoop fish in order to handle a double. Second only to Spring Chinook, fresh ocean caught Coho is one of the top prizes for the table.
Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing Guided Trip
Buoy 10 Chinook Salmon Fishing is on so many bucket lists for a reason! When these fresh from the ocean fish collide with the warm summer waters of the Columbia, fireworks can happen. As an Astoria fishing guide, this is my most popular time of year.
Lingcod and Rockfish Fishing Charter
While salmon often takes the center stage, this is one of the most underrated fisheries in our area. Lingcod are aggressive and voracious. Rockfish can swarm your gear in a minute resulting in multiple fish on the line at the same time!
Guided Dungeness Crab Trip
Catching and eating these tasty crustaceans is a favorite past time, especially in the fall after the salmon have moved upriver.
Guided Catch and Release Sturgeon Trip
If you’ve never tried catching these prehistoric beasts you’re in for a treat. These giants of the Northwest should be on anyone’s bucket list.
Fishing Updates
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First Sturgeon Fishing Report!
It’s nice to have good news in my first sturgeon fishing report of the year! I went out to scout some of my favorite spots near Astoria for…
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Catching Lingcod and Rockfish on the mouth of the Columbia River
Bobby had the day off from school so we spent some son and dad time picking up limits of lingcod and rockfish on the jetty!
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And now for more Spring Chinook!
The dam counts are looking good and the Columbia River Springer season has been extended to June 15th. Catches have been a bit spotty but with a little…
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Spring Chinook Fishing is Back on the Lower Columbia
The Columbia River Compact has announced a new opener for Spring Chinook. Fishing is now open with a 1 Chinook limit. My bookings are open for the 17th…
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Wild Salmon and Steelhead Again
Hatchery vs Wild Salmon and Steelhead has been a major conflict in the Northwest. This is a look at a possible middle path.
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