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Fishing trips usually depart early in the morning and are back to the dock around 3PM or when limits are reached, whichever happens first.
Spring Chinook Fishing
Loaded with enough nutrients for a thousand mile journey upriver, these fish can brighten a cloudy spring day or shimmer in the sun between April showers. While the cold spring runoff makes these fish difficult to target, the reward is some of the best eating fish on the planet.
On a typical day, we will leave at first light and anchor up in a favorite spot on the outgoing tide and fish with plugs. Early in the season and on the slack and incoming tide we will troll with bait. This opportunity usually lasts through May but can extend into June depending on how many fish come in.
Summer Ocean Coho and Chinook
“Whack ’em and Stack ’em” is the rallying cry of this fishery. Once the weather warms up, the fall Chinook and early Coho start stacking up in the ocean to size up and chow down on bait fish just outside of the mouth of the Columbia. This trip offers your best chance at a true fishing rodeo when a school of Coho starts chasing down the gear.
On a typical day we will leave port first thing in the morning and start trolling along seams in the current. Favorite gear includes bait rigs with herring or anchovies, spinners, and stuffer baits. These fish will eat almost anything!
This opportunity usually begins in June and lasts through the beginning of August depending on quota
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho
Often called the “Super Bowl of Salmon” this is the most famous salmon fishery in the Pacific Northwest. As the river warms up the fish start stacking up in the estuary while they get used to the warmer temperatures. This warm water encourages short tempered fish that are ready for a hard fight.
On a typical day we will leave port first thing in the morning, although some days may be adjusted for tides. We will troll a combination of fresh bait, spinners, and hard plastic stuffer baits.
Buoy 10 fishing seasons typically start August 1st with Chinook closing after Labor Day weekend. Coho typically continues through September.
Sturgeon, Bottom Fish and Others
Sometimes Salmon just isn’t your thing, the conditions aren’t right, or you’re just looking for something different. Whether it’s catching a 4 foot long sturgeon, jigging for bottom fish, or something completely different, there are plenty of opportunities to create a unique experience.
Sturgeon are almost always a catch-and-release fishery while bottom fish availability will depend on ocean conditions. Sturgeon is available year round and the ocean starts becoming more reliable in May for bottom fish.
Dungeness Crab
These are some of the most plentiful and tasty creatures in the oceans and bays of Oregon. Drop the pots, wait and pull up some deliciousness. Crab trips usually start 2 hours before high tide and end 2 hours after, or when we reach our limit. Crabbing can also be added on to any ocean trip.
Dedicated crabbing trips are available September through mid December, while crabbing is available as an add-on for ocean Coho, Salmon, and bottom fish trips.
Tours
Tour start and end times are flexible based on your needs. Tours require booking all four seats from Memorial Day through Labor Day with a two seat minimum for the rest of the year.
Historic Waterfront
The Columbia river served as hub for transportation, trade, and sustenance well before the Lewis and Clark expedition. This is a chance to take a walk through history and learn about how the river has changed those around it and been changed by them. Historic trips are weather dependent but are generally available year round. Departure times can be arranged based on your group’s need.
Wildlife viewing and nature exploration
The Columbia river estuary is home to a myriad of species of birds, plants, and animals. Depending on the time of year you watch pelicans dive amongst porpoises as they feed on bait fish while ever present Cormorants, seals, and sea lions prowl for their prey. in the late spring and summer, purple asters sprout from the tops of pilings while wildflowers bloom along the shore. Depending on the time of year we can explore back channels and sloughs or roll with the swells as we enjoy the natural beauty of our area.
Wildlife viewing trips are best during Spring through Fall Please inquire regarding recommendations and availability if you have a specific type of wildlife in mind.
Custom Trips
Whether you are going with the flow or have a particular mission in mind, a custom trip may be the right choice for you. This can be as simple as being shuttled to and from an island for a weekend of camping or as significant as a trip to spread the ashes of a loved one in their favorite place along the river. While weather dependent, this is the most flexible way to plan your time outdoors. Make sure to plan well ahead so that we can plan your itinerary as well as discuss weight limits for gear and any other necessary items.