Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
 5836 Southeast Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR 97222, United States

Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie 

5.0/5 (5 reviews)
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5836 Southeast Harrison Street
Milwaukie, OR, United States
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Get ready for a Salmon run of your life with Play N Hooky Guide Service! Team up with Captain Eric Baird and let him guide you to some of the most productive angling spots on Willamette and Columbia Rivers to catch your biggest Chinook and Coho Salmon yet.

There’s a good reason Chinook is also called King Salmon – they often come in impressive sizes and they make the best table fare. Capt. Eric offers full-day trips where you get more than enough time to cast your line and reel in something brag-worthy. You will also get a chance to hunt Dungeness crabs, which are nothing short than scrumptious.

For a memorable angling expedition, you need a strong, reliable boat and your guide has just the thing. His 24’ Riverwild has been tested in the waters of Willamette River and she passed with flying colors, thanks to her twin 225 HP Yamaha engines that keep her a smooth ride.

The vessel is an excellent fishing platform for up to 6 people, and holds all the fishing equipment you need – rods, reels, tackle, and live bait. Drinks are also provided, and if you’d like lunch on board, make sure to mention it when making final arrangements. After you come back from your trip, your captain will clean and fillet your catch for you, so that you can cook and enjoy it for your next meal.

Fishing for spring Chinook and Coho on rivers around Milwaukie is best from April to June, and this is when you can book your trip and head out to your new Salmon adventure. Capt. Eric likes to follow the bite and you will find him in various parts of the country during different seasons, so bear this in mind when booking a trip.

If you’re keeping fishing in the family, feel free to bring your little ones with you, Capt. Eric loves having kids aboard to teach them angling tricks and bring them to fall in love with fishing from a young age.

The only thing you should bring is a valid fishing license and Capt. Eric will take care of putting you on the fish of your life!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Great Early Season Trip
Hot day fishing!
Hot day fishing!

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
James Dekanich
James Dekanich
5.0
Verified
Great Early Season Trip
Full Day Trip on March 11, 20252 adults
Captain Eric was excellent and took great care of us. Caught a great Chinook at the very beginning of the spring season. His dog Jack if he brings him is great too.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
March 12, 2025
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Robert Justice
Robert Justice
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Eric
Full Day Trip on June 10, 20223 adults
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Scott Morine
Scott Morine
Saint Joseph, MN
5.0
Verified
Hot day fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 27, 20212 adults
Despite record high temperatures, we had a great trip and caught salmon!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
June 29, 2021
Thxs guys it was a warm one but had some success!! Thank you .
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Ricardo  Miranda
Ricardo Miranda
Sherwood, OR
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 12, 20213 adults
1
Stacy Gronlund
Stacy Gronlund
Beaverton, OR
5.0
Verified
We went with captain Eric
Full Day Trip on April 3, 20192 adults
Captain Eric was very knowledgeable about river. We used great bait patterns And fishing techniques .Pickup and delivery was smooth And lodging worked well.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
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Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 30
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

Great Early Season Trip
Hot day fishing!
Hot day fishing!

Angler rating

5
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
Showing: 5 of 5 reviews
James Dekanich
James Dekanich
5.0
Verified
Great Early Season Trip
Full Day Trip on March 11, 20252 adults
Captain Eric was excellent and took great care of us. Caught a great Chinook at the very beginning of the spring season. His dog Jack if he brings him is great too.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Response from Captain
March 12, 2025
0
Robert Justice
Robert Justice
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Eric
Full Day Trip on June 10, 20223 adults
0
Scott Morine
Scott Morine
Saint Joseph, MN
5.0
Verified
Hot day fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 27, 20212 adults
Despite record high temperatures, we had a great trip and caught salmon!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
June 29, 2021
Thxs guys it was a warm one but had some success!! Thank you .
0
Ricardo  Miranda
Ricardo Miranda
Sherwood, OR
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 12, 20213 adults
1
Stacy Gronlund
Stacy Gronlund
Beaverton, OR
5.0
Verified
We went with captain Eric
Full Day Trip on April 3, 20192 adults
Captain Eric was very knowledgeable about river. We used great bait patterns And fishing techniques .Pickup and delivery was smooth And lodging worked well.
Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
0

FAQs about Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Riverwild
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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