Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia

When it comes down to the finest fishing spots in Northwest Oregon, Corkem Fishing and Captain Dave know them all. With over 3 decades of experience, Dave knows those waters like the back of his hand and is more than familiar with the tried-and-true methods that work best.

If you feel like fishing for spring Chinook in the Columbia River, you have found the right place. Capt. Dave will show you the Pacific Northwest at its full glory and will work hard to put you on top of Salmon and Sturgeon.

Your fishing trip will take place aboard a reliable 22’ Aluminum North River boat. There is plenty of space for up to 4 anglers to fish in comfort and style. The boat comes powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine and a kicker motor, and is rigged with modern navigational and fish finding electronics, as well as professional accessories. The vessel was custom-built in 2006.

Corkem Fishing Northwest has tailored a variety of packages to meet your specific needs. The season begins in mid-July and goes through September. All trips come with the use of top-notch rods and reels, as well as lures and a complimentary fish cleaning service. You will need to purchase a fishing license before you make your first cast.



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  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 15 - Oct 1
    $450
    You will start out your 8 hour fishing trip on the Columbia River, near Astoria Oregon, targeting Chinook Salmon, Coho or catch and release Sturgeon. Capt. Dave will provide all the gear, you just need a fishing license and a lunch.
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About the Captain

Dave Simpson
Warrenton, Oregon, United States
ID & License verified
65 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018
I have been fishing the waters of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. I landed in Oregon City, Oregon almost 25 years ago and started fishing the banks of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and have been hooked ever since. After working in a precision and metal forming/stamping operation for 27 years and raising my two children, my wife of 31 years and I decided it was time for me to follow my passion and share my love for fishing and great outdoors with others. I truly enjoy teaching the art and science behind fising to anyone who is interested in learning.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

North River (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
bucket seat
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, G.Loomis
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min age; vests supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
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Day trip with Dave and Eric
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
87%
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Andrew K.
Redmond, Washington
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Full Day with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 15, 2022
Really cant say enough good things about Captain Dave. He helped us celebrate my boyfriends return from deployment with a great...
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Jim R.
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Fish on! With Captain Dave.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 14, 2022
Our experience with Captain Dave was great! Dave is an expert in the waters in the Columbia river and Coast fishing.  The...
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Garry W.
Talent, OR
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Excellent
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Day trip with Dave and Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2022
We limited out and had a great time with two very nice guys who treated us like friends. Dave was very calm and patient with...
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Kevin B.
Kingman, AZ
Excellent
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Awesome time on the Columbia

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 22, 2022
Dave was great to fish with. I have a special needs son and he Dave went above and beyond to make him part of the trip. Thank...
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Peter H.
Dallas, OR
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Salmon fishing with the wife

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 23, 2022
A cool summer day on the Columbia was a first-time experience for the two of us and captain Mike found what we were looking...
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FAQs about Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia

Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia offers the following trip to customers:
  • $225 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet bucket seat
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, G.Loomis)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia include:
  • Crab
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sturgeon