Category: Fishing Tips
Take advantage of the tips and strategies that I use when fishing for Salmon, Sturgeon. I don’t just tell you whether something works. Learn why it works so that you can become better at fishing for Salmon, Sturgeon, Crab, and Bottom Fish in almost any situation.
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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…
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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…
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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 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,…
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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. They often talk about how “they got wrecked” or “that fish hit like a freight train”. Usually those superlatives are used to describe the fight with prime specimens of more common species. Salmon, steelhead, trout,…
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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 fuel up on bait before entering the river. Warmer river water clashing with cool ocean water pushes the hammer down on their throttle. Hundreds of thousands of salmon rush into the mouth of the Columbia…
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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 Spring Chinook that a kid could ask for. On that hand-built plywood boat I learned the basics of what I still use today. That river was my classroom. He was the teacher. The subjects were…
