Category: Bottom Fish

  • Astoria’s fishing is at it’s best … and it’s not even Buoy 10 yet!

    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 has seen limits of rockfish, lingcod, and salmon come on board. Massive sturgeon have also come alongside with literal “out of breath” action. As if things couldn’t get even better, we even got to see…

  • 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, 6 different species of rockfish, Cabezon, Kelp Greenling, and Ling Cod.

  • 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.

  • Bottom Fishing is Kicking Off!

    It’s always great when the first Lingcod and Rockfish trip of the year hits onto some great fishing!

  • Why I fish Astoria in the off-season

    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…

  • Picking the right Astoria Oregon Fishing Trip

    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 alone I offer trips for bottom fish, sturgeon and salmon both in the river and the ocean. Others offer trips for tuna, halibut and other deep water species. With so many options to choose from,…

  • What I plan to fish for in Astoria in 2026

    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 have good prospects. Here’s what I’m planning to fish for and when. I also announce an exciting new way for you to bring your memories home!