Astoria Fishing News and Updates
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Bottom Fish Report: 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 bit of knowledge you can get on them. Most of the fishing in our area is with plugs on the outgoing and trolling the incoming tide. There…
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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 through the 22nd. If you want to get out sooner, contact me. I’ll get you in touch with a couple of folks that I know that might…
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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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Clean Boat, Happy Boat, Good Fishing
After 10 years of chasing fish, it’s time for a super deep cleaning, inspection, and a few minor repairs!
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Getting Ready for the real (reel?) deal
I’ve mentioned before that there’s a lot to get done in order to start up a new fishing guide business. Ironically, extra tackle and fishing equipment is one of the last things that I will end up buying. It helps that I’ve been stockpiling those things for years now though. If you haven’t been following…
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First Springer Season Announced!
ODFW and WDFW have announced the first round of spring chinook seasons for 2025. Based on projections, it looks like we’ll have a few more fish in the system to target this year. In usual fashion the season has been announced for March 1 though April 6th. Salmon and Steelhead must be hatchery and you…
More Astoria Fishing News and Updates
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Astoria’s fishing is at it’s best … and it’s not even Buoy 10 yet!
The term “Christmas in July” was written for this time of year in Astoria. In just 5 days the boat…
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Ling Cod, Rock Fish, and Sturgeon, Oh My!
Astoria in June gives so many fishing options that it’s hard to pick. This weekend we landed on giant sturgeon,…
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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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Astoria’s fishing is at it’s best … and it’s not even Buoy 10 yet!
The term “Christmas in July” was written for this time of year in Astoria. In just 5 days the boat…
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Columbia River Salmon Fishing an Iconic Experience
Salmon Fishing is the first thing people think of when they think about fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Columbia River…
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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!…