Tag: Astoria Salmon FIshing
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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 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…
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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…
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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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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…
