Astoria Fishing Guides
Astoria Charters & Charter Boats
Astoria fishing guides
and local resorts for salmon, steelhead, walleye, bass and trout
fishing guides and outfitters from all over the northwest. Not all
these fishing guides fish this area but they are all some of the
best fish guides in the northwest from Alaska, through Canada, and
into Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Popular resorts, cabin rentals,
boat rentals and outdoor services including camping spots, RV and
trailer camping locations and outdoor products from fishing tackle
to tents and stoves are listed here too. Popular waters include the
Columbia river, The Kenai river, Tillamook Bay and species include
fall Chinook salmon, spring Chinook, upriver
brights and springers as well as smallmouth bass, trophy sturgeon and keeper
sturgeon. Select a guide or resort below and have the fishing adventure of a
lifetime. |
Salmon, Steelhead, and Shad, General regulations
For the mainstem Columbia River salmon and steelhead fishery upstream of
the Rocky Point/Tongue Point line to McNary Dam effective February 15
through June 15, 2008 “It is unlawful when fishing from vessels which
are less than 30 feet in length, substantiated by Coast Guard
documentation or Marine Board registration, to totally remove from the
water any salmon or steelhead required to be released”.
Columbia River main stem, Buoy 10 upstream to Tongue Point Line
Unless indicated below, catch limits, season dates, and other
regulations listed in the 2008 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations pamphlet
remain in effect.
Open August 1 through September 1, 2008 (or guideline) for adult
Chinook, adipose fin-clipped adult Coho, and adipose fin-clipped
steelhead, with a daily bag limit of two salmon or steelhead, only one
of which may be a Chinook. Open September 2 through December 31, 2008
for retention of adipose fin-clipped Coho and adipose fin-clipped
steelhead.
COLUMBIA RIVER MAIN STEM, Tongue Point Line upstream to I-5 Bridge
Unless indicated below, catch limits, season dates, and other
restrictions listed in the 2008 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations
pamphlet remain in effect.
This area is currently closed to angling for salmon, steelhead, and
shad. This area opens for shad May 16, 2008. The traditional May 16
steelhead opener has been postponed and this area will remained closed
to angling for steelhead and Chinook jacks until further notice, but
will open no later than June 16, 2008. Sturgeon harvest regulations
remain in effect (see Sturgeon below).
Open for retention of adult summer Chinook (fin clipped or not) from
June 21 through June 28, 2008 with a daily bag limit of two adult salmon
or steelhead. Open from June 16 through July 31 to retention of
fin-clipped and non-fin-clipped jack salmon.
Open to retention of adult fall Chinook (fin clipped or not) from
September 1 through September 16, 2008 with a daily bag limit of two
adult salmon or steelhead, but only one may be a Chinook. Retention of
jack salmon (fin clipped or not) allowed from August 1 through December
31, 2008. Chinook retention (adults and jacks) will be prohibited from
August 1 through December 31, 2008 in the area defined by a line
projected from the lower end of Bachelor Island, Washington to the
Warrior Rock Lighthouse, Oregon downstream to a line projected from the
red navigation Marker 62 at the head of Deer Island, Oregon, across to
the green navigation Marker 63 at Martin Island, Washington, (river
miles 79 - 88).
All fishing regulations are changing often so please visit the
home page of ODFW for current information. |
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COLUMBIA RIVER FISHING ADVENTURES
Experience Pacific
Northwest fishing at its finest! Book a trip today with Columbia
River Fishing Adventures and professional guide Buddy Dupell. We
offer quality productive guided fishing trips for Chinook Salmon
and Sturgeon (as well as other popular fish) on the Columbia
River and the Willamette river near Portland, Oregon and up and
the Columbia River from Astoria at the lower Columbia River
where it flows into the Pacific Ocean all the way up to the
Bonneville Dam. Buddy has been fishing these rivers for over 16
years. Up to six clients will enjoy fishing from the comfort and
safety of his 23 foot Alumaweld super vee. You will be fishing
with the finest rods, reels, and tackle the industry has to
offer,. Weather you’re a seasoned fisherman or just a beginner
we have trips tailored to meet all your needs, so give us a call
and book that Oregon Salmon or Sturgeon fishing trip today. |
GALE FORCE GUIDES
Whether you are looking to fish the
Columbia River or the Pacific Ocean you'll need an
experienced guide. Oregon Fishing Guide Service...Fish
in Oregon with fishing guide, Billy Davis of Gale Force
Guides!
Billy has lived & fished the lower Columbia area his
whole life. He was going over the Columbia River Bar at
the age of 12 as a deckhand on a charter boat out of
Hammond, OR. In 1980 he obtained his U.S. Coast Guard
Masters license.
We specialize in sturgeon fishing, salmon fishing, (King
Salmon & Coho salmon) steelhead fishing, & crab fishing
on the Columbia River, Willamette River, Nehalem River,
Tillamook Bay, & Buoy 10 as well as crossing the
Columbia River Bar to fish in the Pacific Ocean.
Besides offering fishing tips & fishing reports, we also
offer tips on beachcombing & razor clam digging in &
around Astoria, Seaside, Warrenton, Cannon Beach, &
Hammond.
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Astoria fishing
guides and charter boats catch salmon and sturgeon in
the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. Fishing is
better in Astoria than almost anywhere else in the world during
peak seasons. Trophy sturgeon and keeper sturgeon and oversize
sturgeon are all popular fisheries for Astoria fishing guides.
The location is in the mouth of the Columbia River in nearby
popular areas include Westport and buoy 10. Many local area
charters and charter boats offer a ocean fishing trips, half day
trips, bottom fishing and halibut fishing too. Contact a local
Astoria fishing guide to day and book a charter fishing trip on
a seaworthy vessel and enjoy a a world class fishing experience
in Astoria, Oregon. |
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Fishin' Time Guide Service
Salmon, Sturgeon, Halibut,
Bottom Fish & Tuna
Dan Heasley owner/guide
Ilwaco, Washington
360-642-3727
1-877-649-1100 |
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU FISH FOR
Columbia River Salmon,
Sturgeon And Sturgeon Fishing Guides Catch Fish All Year Long
And Catch Fish In Or Near The Tributaries That Flow Into The
Columbia River From Longview, Washington To Bonneville Dam. The
areas I fish are an easy drive from Portland or Vancouver - most
often I will launch at the Port of Kalama which is about 35
minutes North of the I-5 Bridge between Portland and Vancouver.
Salmon, Sturgeon and Steelhead fishing is better on the Columbia
River than almost anywhere and you can count on good runs of
fresh fish year after year. |
Pratt's Guide Service
Dennis Pratt fishes the
Willamette River below Willamette Falls, and the Columbia River
from Bonneville Dam to the mouth near Astoria, for Chinook
Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Shad, and Sturgeon-both keeper &
Oversize. His 24' sled will accommodate 4-6 fisherman in safety
and comfort, and give you the opportunity for the trophy of a
lifetime. |
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How To
Fish The Westport Area
For
the uninformed, tales of the Chehalis River bar at Grays
Harbor can be intimidating, although sometimes rightfully
so. For a small boat, a 17’ or 18’ with a deep hull would
probably be considered minimal.
If you watch the weather, time & tides, & understand good
boating practices, there should be no real problems. But
if you happen to try to go out when there is a big run-off,
or it is windy, this bar is not a Sunday afternoon cruise in
lower Puget Sound. Experience is invaluable in any
situation, and many first-timers here may want to go with
someone who knows the area, or at least follow them out and
stay in radio contact.
Fishing
here you will need to observe WDFW marine area 2 rules, with
the bay east of a north/south line thru buoy #13 after
September 1, using 2.2 rules.
The
name town Westport is actually the community at the stop
light, while the town of Westhaven is at the boat basin, but
the whole area is generally referred to as Westport. In
2002 there was a bulletin board set up near the Westport
launch pay station where there were updated GPS locations of
where the charters were recently fishing. This was
apparently established to help target the Chinook & allow
the Coho quota to not be attained until later in the
season. However if the fishing currently was not that good,
the old numbers were known to stay up for considerable time,
creating long empty runs.
If
help may be needed, VHF channel 16 is the Coast Guard
distress channel, with the more commonly used channel 68
being the fishing chatter channel, while the charters
usually monitor channel 79.
Astoria Area Boat Launches
Getting There #1:
To get to the only launch in the area, as you
come into town on Montesano Street, after you pass the
airport on the right, there are a couple of small seasonal
stores on the right, and next will be a Chevron service
station at an intersection. The name of this station is The
Hungry Whale, at it, turn to the east (right) on Wilson
Street and the launch is about 2 blocks straight ahead. The
trailer parking lot is on the right. The Coast Guard
station is between the launch, parking & the water. The
launch is owned & maintained Port of Grays Harbor. It is a
good 3 lane concrete ramp, with loading docks, there however
is no freshwater wash down available. Launch fee is
$5.00. For a link to a map of the marina click
HERE.
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