Buoy 10 Fishing Charter
Buoy 10 salmon fishing in Astoria an exhilarating place brimming with potential. Each year hundreds of thousands of Fall Chinook and Coho stage up for their final journeys upstream. Storms of bites can erupt from nowhere as multiple Salmon attack our gear at once. In my Buoy 10 fishing charter we chase them with enthusiasm.
With changing tides, currents, and water temperatures the fish can move up to 12 miles in a day.For clients and Buoy 10 fishing guide alike this creates an unforgettable, dynamic experience.
Peak Seasons:
Mid August through Labor Day (Chinook)
Late August through Mid September (Coho)
Early October (Late Coho)
Pricing:
Full Day: $250/Seat, $1,100 Private Boat (max 5)
Trip Includes:
✓ All Fishing Gear
✓ Bait and Lures
✓ Fish Filleting and Cleaning
✓ Ice and Bags for Fish
Fish Freezing and Shipping Available
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Trip Details
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What Do I Bring on a Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing Charter?
Weather appropriate clothing
Rain gear for spray from waves
Drinks
Snacks and lunch
What License Do I need?
Annual Option
Oregon Fishing License with Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Salmon Tag (Free with license)
OR
Washington Saltwater, Freshwater, or Combination Fishing License (recommended) with Columbia River Salmon and Salmon Catch Record Card (free with license)
Daily Option
Oregon Daily Combination Fishing License with Salmon Catch Record Card and Columbia Basin Endorsement and Salmon Tag (Free with License)
OR
Washington Daily Combination Fishing License with Salmon Catch Record Card (Free with license)
What Other Species Can a Buoy 10 Salmon Charter be combined with?
In October Crab is a popular addition to a Salmon trip
How do I get my Catch Home?
Vacuum sealing, freezing, and shipping is available through Gezellig Seafoods and European Groceries in Downtown Astoria.
What to Expect During a Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing Charter
I will let you know the exact meeting time a day or so ahead of time. Weather and tides decide the schedule for when and where the fish are most likely to start biting. Typical departures are between 7 AM and 9 AM. The west basin marina has restrooms on site. Parking is easier with an early arrival, but generally available. Once everyone is loaded up and the safety briefing is finished we will head out to a likely spot. We generally move around quite a bit depending on tide, water temperature, and where the bite is. There will also be an opportunity to spot wildlife including seals, sea lions, harbor porpoises, and any number of birds. At times we will be fishing around large numbers of other boats.
Buoy 10 Salmon Bite
Buoy 10 fishing generally consists of a lot of trolling punctuated by a lot of heavy action all at once. Once we find the fish, the bites usually come fast and hard. Fall Chinook can fight like acrobatic freight trains, including leaping out of the water and taking long runs. Big Coho are known for cartwheeling like their steelhead brethren. We use heavy gear on these fish for a reason. When a rod goes down, DO NOT SET THE HOOK. The heavy drags and sharp hooks have already done the work and you don’t want to pull it out. Keep tension on the line, but let the fish run if needed. If we spot a seal or sea lion in the vicinity we may need to tighten up the drag. These critters have developed ways to steal fish and we need to beat them to the boat!
