Individual rates:
$175.00 a day per fisherman, 7-8 hours of fishing.
$110.00 half-day per fisherman,
4-5 hours of fishing (min 4 persons).
Deposits:
A
deposit of 50% is required to hold a date. This is non-refundable two weeks
before the trip. To be as fair as possible, I will allow you to use a lost
deposit on a future date for up to three months.
All deposits are fully refundable if we must cancel because of weather, river
conditions or unforeseen problems on our part.
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We provide:
Good equipment makes for good fishing, so we provide some of the best rods
and reels the industry has to offer. Whether it is hooking into that trophy
salmon of a lifetime or a giant oversize Sturgeon, we have the gear.
Disclaimer:
We cannot be held responsible
for the loss or damage of any personal items or held responsible for any
emergency closures by the Oregon or Washington Departments of Fish and
Wildlife.
You will need to bring:
Oregon fishing license and King Stamp, rain gear, warm clothing (jacket,
gloves, hat), sunglasses, camera, snack foods, sun lotion and medications if
applicable. Please keep in mind that space is limited.
Ed Smith |
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AREAS FISHED
We are located in Gladstone,
Oregon and do much of our fishing within an hours drive of Portland. We also
pursue many other productive fisheries on the Columbia and Willamette
Rivers.
Portland Area:
Having two very productive rivers in Portland's backyard, the Columbia River
and Willamette River, we have year-round fishing for a number of species
which include salmon, sturgeon and American shad. All of these
fisheries are only minutes form downtown Portland.
Astoria Buoy 10:
Just 90 miles west of Portland is where the Columbia River enters the
Pacific Ocean. Beginning in early August and running through early September
500,000 to over 1,000,000 Chinook and Coho salmon enter the Columbia. This
can be some of the best salmon fishing anywhere.
Tillamook Bay and Pacific
Ocean:
Located 80 miles west of Portland (90 minutes) Tillamook Bay provides a
premier fishery for huge King salmon, some of the largest south of Alaska.
These fish are the legendary Tillamook Hawgs, weighing from 25 to over 50
pounds each.
A total of five rivers enter
the waters Tillamook Bay, each of which supports a healthy return of Chinook
salmon, Coho salmon and steelhead. There is a very good chance that you
could catch the largest salmon of your life at this location.
American Shad (2-4 lbs):
Early May through early July - Columbia River.
There is no limit on these
feisty 2 to 4 pound fish. Per client catches of 30 to 50 fish a day are
common. Shad are a very bony fish, but some people like to can them. Most
use them for crab bait or just enjoy a fun day of catch and release.
Millions of shad pass over Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River each year
beginning in May. A very fun fishery for kids and adults.
A Fishing License as well as applicable tags should be obtained prior to your
trip.
Prices: Oregon- $12.00
purchase online. Washington- $9.00 purchase
online
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SEASONS
Keeper Sturgeon ( 38"to 54" ):
November through May - Portland, Astoria. Columbia and Willamette rivers. Some
restrictions apply.
Oversize Sturgeon (100 to
over 500 lbs):
May through November - Columbia River near Bonneville Dam (Cascade Locks).
Catch and release only. More info
Spring and Summer Chinook
Salmon (10-30 lbs): March through June Columbia and Willamette rivers -
Portland area.
Coho salmon (6-20 lbs):
Early August through early September - Astoria Buoy 10.
 Fall Chinook Salmon
(15-50
lbs):
Early August through early November - Astoria Buoy 10 and Tillamook Bay and
ocean. The Columbia
River, Willamette River and Tillamook Bay provide excellent and consistent
action for fall Chinook year after year. These are the big one's also called
King salmon or Tillamook Hawgs when landed at Tillamook Bay. |
