Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
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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!
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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Reviews (5)
Scott MorineRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHot day fishing!
Full Day Trip on June 27, 2021 • 2 adultsDespite record high temperatures, we had a great trip and caught salmon!
James DekanichRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Early Season Trip
Full Day Trip on March 11, 2025 • 2 adultsCaptain 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.
Robert JusticeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Eric
Full Day Trip on June 10, 2022 • 3 adults
Ricardo Miranda5.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 12, 2021 • 3 adults
Stacy Gronlund5.0VerifiedWe went with captain Eric
Full Day Trip on April 3, 2019 • 2 adultsCaptain Eric was very knowledgeable about river. We used great bait patterns And fishing techniques .Pickup and delivery was smooth And lodging worked well.
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All reviews (5)
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.
Despite record high temperatures, we had a great trip and caught salmon!
Thxs guys it was a warm one but had some success!! Thank you .
Captain Eric was very knowledgeable about river. We used great bait patterns And fishing techniques .Pickup and delivery was smooth And lodging worked well.
FAQs about Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie
- US $250 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Lunch (Request upon booking)
- River fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Crab
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your operator
Milwaukie, Oregon, United States
Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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