Dave's Fisheng Guide Service 

5.0/5 (26 reviews)
 Columbia River, Portland, OR, United States
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If you’re looking to experience some first-class Sturgeon fishing in the Pacific Northwest, Captain Dave Eng invites you to join him onboard Dave’s Fisheng Guide Service for a fun and productive day out on the waters of Eagle Creek, Oregon. No matter your age or skill level, Capt. Dave can’t wait to use his years of knowledge and experience to help you reel ‘em in, local-style!

Capt. Dave has been operating his guide service for a year, but has been exploring these fishing grounds for the past 45 years. He lives along the Clackamas River, so it’s fair to say that he really is at home on these waters! As well as plenty of hands-on experience, he has also worked at Salmon Trout Steelheader magazine since 2001, and loves sharing the knowledge he has built up with both new and seasoned anglers.

Capt. Dave targets a variety of different fishing grounds, including local rivers, lakes, and inshore waters. He’ll arrange the exact location with you before your trip, depending on where the fish are biting. You’ll be traveling out to the hottest grounds around in a 25’ River Wild aluminum fishing vessel. She’s perfectly built to cruise the kinds of waters that Sturgeon, Salmon, and Trout thrive in.

Onboard, you’ll find all the necessary safety and navigational gear, including outriggers for maximum fishability! You’ll also be decked out with top-quality Penn, Shimano, and Daiwa rods and reels.

Capt. Dave prides himself on offering his guests everything that is needed for an incredible trip, so all you need to do is show up with your friends and family, and get ready for a top-notch, educational day on the water. Kids under 14 will get to fish with a huge discount!

Come aboard Dave’s Fisheng Guide Service and get ready to reel ‘em in, local-style!

David Eng

Captain

David Eng

8 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
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Half Day – Winter Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Apr 1
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US $350 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Sturgeon (Catch&Release)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Apr 1
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US $350 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day – Winter Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 15 - Apr 1
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip - Chinook
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 1
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day – Sturgeon Catch & Release
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 24
US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (25)

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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

82%

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Zachary B.
Zachary B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a trip

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Full Day – Sturgeon Catch & Release on October 14, 2024

We had an absolutely amazing time. Captain David had us on the fish all day.

We had an absolutely amazing time. Captain David had us on the fish all day.  

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 Zachary B. recommends Dave's Fisheng Guide Service
David Eng
David Eng (The Captain)
Replied on October 19, 2024
awesome day!!

Mark W.
Mark W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Dave is the Best!

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Half Day – Winter Steelhead on March 26, 2024

Dave was really fun, the fishing was great, the boat was super comfortable. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely be back soon.

Dave was really fun, the fishing was great, the boat was super comfortable. We couldn’t be happier and will definitely be back soon.  

 Mark W. recommends Dave's Fisheng Guide Service
David Eng
David Eng (The Captain)
Replied on March 27, 2024
Thank you for the great day
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AJ B.
AJ B.

Portland, Oregon

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

8 hour day

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Chinook on July 2, 2023

Put us on the fish, great conversation and very accommodating. Will be going out with again soon.

Put us on the fish, great conversation and very accommodating. Will be going out with again soon.  

 AJ B. recommends Dave's Fisheng Guide Service
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David Eng
David Eng (The Captain)
Replied on July 14, 2023
Look forward to the next adventure

Stacy D.
Stacy D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fun

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Full Day Trip - Chinook on October 22, 2023

With Dave Eng, it was not just fishing, it was catching!!!

With Dave Eng, it was not just fishing, it was catching!!!  

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 Stacy D. recommends Dave's Fisheng Guide Service
David Eng
David Eng (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Great day!!
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Tessa D.
Tessa D.

Bellevue, NE

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Half Day with Captain Dave

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Half Day Sturgeon (Catch&Release) on March 24, 2022

We booked the half day sturgeon fishing with Dave and it was incredible. He’s great company and was awesome with our two kids. If we ever make it back out here for another vacation, we would be booking with Dave again.

We booked the half day sturgeon fishing with Dave and it was incredible. He’s great company and was awesome with our two kids. If we ever make it back out here for another vacation, we would be booking with Dave again.  

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 Tessa D. recommends Dave's Fisheng Guide Service
David Eng
David Eng (The Captain)
Replied on March 25, 2022
It was my pleasure to have you on board, enjoy the rest of your vacation and those two kids are about as cute as they come and well behaved.

FAQs about Dave's Fisheng Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Dave's Fisheng Guide Service?

Dave's Fisheng Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $175 per person - Half Day – Winter Steelhead (4 hours)
  • US $175 per person - Half Day Sturgeon (Catch&Release) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day – Sturgeon Catch & Release (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day – Winter Steelhead (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Chinook (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service?

Trips booked with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimao, Daiwa)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Dave's Fisheng Guide Service offer?

Dave's Fisheng Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Columbia, Clackamas, and Willamette Rivers )
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Dave's Fisheng Guide Service offer?

Dave's Fisheng Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing (anchored for Sturgeon )
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Dave's Fisheng Guide Service include:

  • Crab
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

David Eng

Portland, Oregon, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018

"Fishing the Pacific NW for the last 45 years, I have worked in the fishing industry and since 2001 along with owning FISHENG PRODUCTS and the advertising executive at Salmon and Steelhead Journal, my home is on the Clackamas River so I guess you could say this is my passion, hobby, and job!" Capt. David has been a licensed captain for a year, but he’s been in this industry for an impressive 30 years. Fishing really is his life - his day job involves working for a fishing magazine! He's fished all over the world, and can't wait to share his years of knowledge and experience with you. Customers say he’s easy going, easy to be around, and has good boat demeanor. Who could be better equipped to introduce you to these plentiful waters?

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
River Wild
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
250 Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Columbia, Clackamas, and Willamette Rivers

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

anchored for Sturgeon

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Wireless Trolling Motor

Minn Kota

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Shimao, Daiwa

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

6 years and up

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

What’s biting in Portland right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
SturgeonSturgeon