If you’re looking for a Columbia River salmon fishing guide on the Columbia River, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Marvin, and I’ve been fishing these waters for over 40 years. I know them like the back of my hand. With my expert guidance, you’ll be reeling in the big salmon in no time. I provide all the tackle, bait, and expert instruction you’ll need. Just relax and enjoy the experience!
I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I’ve been fishing for salmon on the Columbia River since I was a child. As a Columbia River salmon fishing charter, I love sharing my knowledge with you. I’ve been guiding on the Columbia River for over 25 years, and I’ve helped thousands of clients catch their first salmon. I know all the best spots on the river, and I’ll work hard to put you on the fish. If you’re searching for a fun and memorable fishing experience, call me. I’ll help you catch your limit of salmon, and you’ll have a great time doing it!
Columbia River spring salmon fishing.
In the spring, I will guide you on my 27-foot Alumaweld Intruder to my favorite spring chinook spots on the Columbia River near Portland and Vancouver, Washington Generally right around Portland International Airport. Guided salmon trips start in the middle of March.
Spring Salmon fishing on the Columbia River may involve wet and windy conditions. However, by booking a guided trip with Marvin’s Guide Service, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a fully enclosed and heated boat.
I offer only the finest quality rods, reels, and tackle, along with the freshest bait on the market. My goal is for you to have the optimal experience.
Should the Columbia River be closed to salmon fishing, or even if the activity diminishes, the lower Willamette River near Portland remains a prime spot for catching some of the most flavorful fish. The Willamette River also offers superb spring salmon fishing.
Spring Chinook salmon are one of the most popular species of salmon in the Columbia River and Willamette River systems. They are known for their beautiful coloring, which varies from a dark, almost black, back to a silvery belly. When you catch a spring chinook salmon, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. Most spring chinook salmon weigh between 10 and 25 pounds, no matter if you catch them in the Columbia River or the Willamette River.
Columbia River guided fall salmon fishing trips.
During the autumn season, the Columbia River becomes a prime spot for fishing enthusiasts to catch two varieties of salmon: the large coho salmon, also referred to as silvers, and the chinook salmon, known as fall kings. The Columbia River’s chinook run boasts numerous fish weighing between 20 to 30 pounds, and occasionally even larger. Coho salmon, on the other hand, are generally smaller, with weights ranging from 5 to 15 pounds. Both species return in vast numbers, often in the hundreds of thousands, and particularly bountiful years have recently brought over a million salmon to the river.
Buoy 10 fishing guide, Columbia River.
In the fall, I start the season in the Astoria area, where I usually reserve a slip at the Hammond Marina, the lower Columbia River, a short walk from your car, and a quick boat ride to catch salmon arriving by the hundreds of thousands. at the mouth of the Columbia River, Buoy 10
fishing guide boat.
My boat is equipped for safe ocean voyages, weather permitting, and I begin my charter trips in July to capitalize on the large gatherings of hungry coho salmon found just offshore. You can read more about my guide boat here.
As both chinook and coho salmon make their way into the Columbia River’s wide estuary, I am one of the most experienced fishing guides you’ll find in the immensely popular Buoy 10 fleet.
In August, the Buoy 10 fishery in the Astoria and Ilwaco areas between Oregon and Washington is the best salmon fishing spot in either state. I know just where to find the fish and how to tempt them to bite. So, if you’re looking for an exciting day of salmon fishing on the Columbia River, you’ve come to the right place.
Portland, Oregon area salmon fishing
Later in the season, as September turns into fall, I’ll be able to guide you in the best places to catch Columbia River salmon. That means taking advantage of the huge pods of coho salmon that stay around Astoria until the first big rains. It also means following the giant Chinook salmon upriver to Portland and Bonneville Dam, and even further up the amazing Columbia River Gorge.
I’m always aware of the prime salmon fishing locations along the Columbia River. Rest assured I’ll lead you right to the salmon!
See my Salmon Page for more information on Columbia River salmon.
I’m thrilled to discuss salmon fishing on the Columbia River! With my extensive experience in salmon fishing, I’m eager to share my expertise. I can guide you to catching the fish of your dreams! For a Columbia River salmon fishing guide or charter, please contact me at 503-314-5087.
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Happy clients with limits all around from a hot morning bite on the Columbia River.
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