Astoria, Oregon, coho fishing
One of the more popular spots for summer and fall fishing is Buoy 10. Even though September marks the beginning of the end of salmon season, it’s also the time of year when the water is perfect. Usually it’s still pretty warm, and you can always have the opportunity to land a salmon, no matter your experience level.
Yes, the Chinook salmon we’re catching right now will be off-limits in this area after Labor Day, but that’s really just the beginning of the massive run of coho salmon we expect this year. As I write this, most coho salmon are still putting on weight out in the Pacific Ocean. But they will build up in the Buoy 10 area for weeks to come before heading upriver.
Astoria, Oregon, is an excellent place to fish for coho salmon and crabs. Even though Chinook fishing is popular, many guides and anglers will stay in Astoria for coho and crabbing. In the Lower Columbia River around Astoria, you can go coho salmon fishing through September, with the possibility of extending through early October depending on weather conditions.
The limit for coho salmon is three per person. These silvers have to be fin-clipped in order to retain.
The 2025 Columbia River COHO return forcast is not out at the time of this post. will be updated when released.
In September, to add to your fishing adventure, I’m happy to drop crab pots for you. It’s hard to beat fresh coho salmon and fresh Dungeness crab.
Be sure to check out my Oregon crab fishing page here. Also, take a look through my full range of fishing and crabbing trips in the Astoria area.
You don’t have to be worried about cooking the crab if you don’t want to. Right at the marina, for a little extra charge, Big Game Fishing will cook all of your crabs for you.
Big Game Fishing also offers vacuum packing of your catch, and they can also prepare it for shipping if you like.
Call me at 503-314-5087. Let’s talk about your next Oregon coho fishing adventure in Astoria or another of my great trips all year long.
Anglers caught eight salmon on the Pacific Ocean west of Astoria while fishing with Marvin’s Guide Service on July 22, 2023.
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