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What an Early Spring Chinook Trip is Like: My First Published Article!
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go fishing with me, my article just got published as the cover in this month’s issue of Northwest Fishing Magazine.
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Spring Chinook are Back On the Hook for 2026!
Columbia River Spring Chinook has a limited opener this weekend (May 15-17) and for Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25). I can’t wait to get some more of these awesome fish on board. UPDATE Added 7:24 PM: Fishing Plans The tides for the first weekend are looking a little challenging with minus tides increasing during the weekend. Friday the 15th I plan to depart from the Westport County Park boat launch and fish on anchor until the tide finishes and then troll for the rest of the…
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Astoria May 2026 Fishing Update: Lingcod and Rockfish Time!
Bottom Fishing is the main event in Astoria for May 2026. Lingcod and Rockfish are here and limits are coming on board.
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Summer/Fall 2026 Astoria Salmon Seasons Are Set
The 2026 Ocean Salmon Seasons and Columbia River Salmon Seasons are now tentatively approved. Booking is open for both the Astoria Buoy 10 and Columbia River Salmon Charters as well as my Astoria Ocean Salmon Fishing Charters so grab your seat and let’s get ready to catch some salmon. As always, double-check the fishing regulation updates before you go since seasons can change on short notice. Astoria Ocean Salmon Seasons For the Astoria area it looks like we will be starting ocean salmon on June 20th…
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Bottom Fishing is Kicking Off!
It’s always great when the first Lingcod and Rockfish trip of the year hits onto some great fishing!
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Early Springers Are in the Books
The first early Columbia River Spring Chinook Season is now wrapped up and we’re waiting for an extension. While the rumor mill is flying, the biologists from ODFW, WDFW, and the treaty tribes will have the (almost) final word as part of the Columbia River Compact process. To say this was a tough early season in the lower river would be an understatement, but my clients still got to experience some success. The Talon rods worked perfectly, even with plugs! The overall catch numbers seem to…
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Why I fish Astoria in the off-season
Fishing in Astoria Oregon is extremely popular. Buoy 10 and ocean salmon fishing typically get the headlines. The popular and “famous” fisheries really only cover the months of July and August though. Fishing for 2 months of the year sounds really great to most people. It doesn’t make for a good business model as a fishing charter trying to work nearly year round. It would also be really painful for a dedicated angler. So what is there to do in Astoria in the off-season? Astoria’s great…
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What an Early Spring Chinook Trip is Like: My First Published Article!
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go fishing with me, my article just got published as the cover…
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Spring Chinook are Back On the Hook for 2026!
Columbia River Spring Chinook has a limited opener this weekend (May 15-17) and for Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25). I…
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Astoria May 2026 Fishing Update: Lingcod and Rockfish Time!
Bottom Fishing is the main event in Astoria for May 2026. Lingcod and Rockfish are here and limits are coming…
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Summer/Fall 2026 Astoria Salmon Seasons Are Set
The 2026 Ocean Salmon Seasons and Columbia River Salmon Seasons are now tentatively approved. Booking is open for both the…
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Bottom Fishing is Kicking Off!
It’s always great when the first Lingcod and Rockfish trip of the year hits onto some great fishing!
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Early Springers Are in the Books
The first early Columbia River Spring Chinook Season is now wrapped up and we’re waiting for an extension. While the…
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Spring Chinook Have Arrived!
After much waiting, the Springers are here. It was just me in the boat today when I tied up on…
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What I plan to fish for in Astoria in 2026
2026 is looking like it will be another good year for fishing near Astoria. Salmon, Sturgeon and Ling Cod all…
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Fall Coho: An Early Thanksgiving on the Columbia
Yesterday’s trip was a great reminder of how amazing fall fishing can be. We left the dock from Hammond at…
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Buoy 10 Surprises and More to Come!
The fish are still in Astoria and the Buoy 10 surprises keep on coming! Chinook Retention ends on the 6th…
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Summer/Fall 2026 Astoria Salmon Seasons Are Set
The 2026 Ocean Salmon Seasons and Columbia River Salmon Seasons are now tentatively approved. Booking is open for both the…
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Why I fish Astoria in the off-season
Fishing in Astoria Oregon is extremely popular. Buoy 10 and ocean salmon fishing typically get the headlines. The popular and…
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Picking the right Astoria Oregon Fishing Trip
How to Choose your Fishing Charter Trip Astoria is blessed with lots of great fishing options. In my charter service…
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How I fish: Sturgeon Fishing Tips
In my fishing career I’ve had the opportunity to hear a lot of stories from other fishermen about their experiences.…
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A local’s guide to fishing Buoy 10
Buoy 10 Salmon fishing is one of the most exciting experiences on the Columbia River. The fall Chinook and Coho…
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Spring Chinook Fishing: A Classic Columbia River Experience
My first fishing memory was on my grandpa’s boat on the Rogue River. He was the best fishing guide for…
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What’s up with Sturgeon in the Lower Columbia
I’ll admit it, I was a late bloomer when it came to sturgeon fishing. I had unsuccessfully tried fishing for…
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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…
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Smoked Salmon when the fishing is smoking hot!
The ocean fishing has been awesome this year. Buoy 10 is firing up. This means one thing: Smoked Salmon time!…