Let’s talk about launching a boat. Here are a few things I do to make it easy and safe for everyone. First, I pull over to the side and out of the way of others. Then I put the drain plug in the boat. This is probably the most important thing you can do, as many...
When shad start to show up in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, it means that the fun fishing trips have begun. Shad fishing is a great fishery for kids because there is a lot of action and a great fight. Shad fishing on the Columbia River is a lot of fun....
Columbia River summer fishing should have you excited, we have lots of fish to catch on the Columbia River. With Summer finally coming, there is plenty of fish for Columbia River fishing. Here are a few of my favorites fish to catch on the Columbia River in the...
Do you and a friend want to win a Sturgeon fishing trip? Just by “Liking” the Marvin’s Guide Service page, on facebook you can get that chance. Monster-sized, prehistoric Columbia River White Sturgeon can exceed 12′ long and over 1000lbs in...
With June 2024 here and being in Portland, Oregon, it is time to start thinking about Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River. June is also a great time to go Salmon fishing on the lower Willamette River. You could even do a half day of salmon fishing on the...
A few tips on anchoring for salmon! When anchoring for Chinook salmon it is all about having a good location. Salmon swims upriver in lanes. So, if you are anchored and see other boats catching salmon, and you’re not, sound out the area, and get a good idea of...