Buoy 10 Fishing Charter
When people think about Astoria Salmon Fishing, a Buoy 10 fishing charter is what they think about. From late summer through the fall, hundreds of thousands of Chinook and Coho pass in front of the Astoria waterfront.
This is the height of Salmon fishing on the Columbia River and I enjoy sharing every minute of it!
Buoy 10 Fishing Peak Seasons:
Mid August through Labor Day (Chinook)
Late August through Mid September (Coho)
Early October (Late Coho)
Pricing:
Full Day: $275/Seat, $1,200 Private Boat (max 5)
Buoy 10 Fishing Charter 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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Frequently Asked Questions
West Basin Marina in Astoria, Oregon (Parking Fee Required)
You can purchase your license online and download it to your phone using an app.
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)
Weather appropriate clothing
Rain gear for spray from waves
Drinks
Snacks and lunch
I supply ice and plastic bags if you’re driving home that day.
Vacuum sealing, freezing, and shipping is available through Gezellig Seafoods and European Groceries in Downtown Astoria if you are traveling.
Check out more tips for getting ready for your trip
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. Locations range from the Buoy 10 deadline and Cape Disappointment Lighthouse to Tongue Point and Rice Island.
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!
Book a Trip
Discounts available for multi-day trips, First Responders, Active Duty Military and Veterans (includes Coast Guard), First Responders, and Foster Families. E-mail or call (657)378-1939.
Private Trip (Max 5 Passengers)
Shared Trip
