Fishing guides operating on the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, offer numerous opportunities for memorable fishing excursions. Clients can catch a variety of species including salmon, sturgeon, and walleye in the Columbia River.
Columbia River Salmon
The Columbia River offers salmon in the spring, summer and fall.
Living in Portland, Oregon, has the fantastic advantage of offering salmon fishing in the Columbia River during the spring, summer, and fall. I believe the spring chinook salmon is the most delicious fish available from the Columbia River.
The Columbia River is famed for its salmon fishery, with spring, summer, and fall being the prime seasons for angling. Guides often begin targeting spring salmon in mid-March. Our fishing expeditions will take place in the Portland vicinity, adjacent to the PDX airport. The area provides diverse fishing opportunities, such as trolling for salmon in the Columbia River, angling in the Willamette River, and sturgeon fishing in the Columbia. We offer customizable fishing trips tailored to your preferences and interests.
Columbia River Walleye
As a fishing guide on the Columbia River, walleye is one of my favorite fish to catch. My favorite spot to fish for them is in Rufus, Oregon, which is about an hour east of Portland.
As a fishing guide on the Columbia River, I prefer to target walleye in the upper Columbia. This area is typically warmer and boasts a greater abundance of fish than the lower Columbia. Walleye fishing is fruitful year-round, but it reaches its peak in the spring and fall. I provide walleye fishing trips near Rufus, Oregon, on the Columbia River.
Columbia River Sturgeon
The Columbia also has a large population of sturgeon to offer. These sturgeons can range anywhere from 2 to 10 feet long.
I provide catch-and-release monster sturgeon fishing excursions on the Columbia River near The Dalles, Oregon. These trips offer an exciting opportunity to catch a giant sturgeon. All necessary gear and tackle are supplied, allowing you to arrive and start fishing immediately. In January, a limited slot size permits the retention of sturgeon on the Columbia River. Meanwhile, sturgeon fishing in the Portland area is accessible throughout the year.
Catch and keep sturgeon on the Columbia River is currently closed. However, catch and release is allowed. Before you go fishing on the Columbia River, check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for the current rules.
When allowed to harvest sturgeon, they have size limits that are too small and too big. Make sure you check with ODFW before you fish on the Columbia River for current rules.
The Columbia River also offers panfish like bass, perch, and crappie.
If you’re aiming to reel in salmon, sturgeon, or walleye, Marvin’s Guide Service has got you covered. Join us for a guided fishing adventure where we supply all the essential bait and tackle.
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Columbia River Chinook Salmon
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