Dave's Fisheng Guide Service 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
 Columbia River, Portland, OR, United States

Dave's Fisheng Guide Service 

5.0/5 (27 reviews)
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (29)

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Angler rating

27
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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

83%

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Nick V.
Nick V.
5.0/5

Jul 25, 2025

Full Day Trip - Chinook

Great Day On The Water

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We had a wonderful time chasing salmon with Captain Dave. Hooked 9 and landed 6 Chinook. He was great with our young kids and they learned a lot. I would highly recommend him if you’re looking to get out and catch some fish. We hope to be back and fish with him again.

We had a wonderful time chasing salmon with Captain Dave. Hooked 9 and landed 6 Chinook. He was great with our young kids and...  

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Replied on August 3, 2025
it’s always super fun to watch kids

Zachary B.
Zachary B.
5.0/5

Oct 14, 2024

Full Day – Sturgeon Catch & Release

What a trip

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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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Replied on October 19, 2024
awesome day!!

Mark W.
Mark W.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2024

Half Day – Winter Steelhead

Dave is the Best!

VERIFIED

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...  

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Replied on March 27, 2024
Thank you for the great day
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AJ B.
AJ B.

Portland, Oregon

5.0/5

Jul 2, 2023

Full Day Trip - Chinook

8 hour day

VERIFIED

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.  

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Replied on July 14, 2023
Look forward to the next adventure

Stacy D.
Stacy D.
5.0/5

Oct 22, 2023

Full Day Trip - Chinook

Great fun

VERIFIED

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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Replied on October 23, 2023
Great day!!
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day – Winter Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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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
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (29)

Great Day On The Water
Great Day On The Water
Great Day On The Water
+26

Angler rating

27
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

83%

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Showing: 5 of 27 reviews
Nick V.
Nick V.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day On The Water

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Chinook on July 25, 2025

We had a wonderful time chasing salmon with Captain Dave. Hooked 9 and landed 6 Chinook. He was great with our young kids and they learned a lot. I would highly recommend him if you’re looking to get out and catch some fish. We hope to be back and fish with him again.

We had a wonderful time chasing salmon with Captain Dave. Hooked 9 and landed 6 Chinook. He was great with our young kids and they learned a lot. I would highly recommend him if you’re looking to get out and catch some fish. We hope to be back and fish with him again.  

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Replied on August 3, 2025
it’s always super fun to watch kids

Zachary B.
Zachary B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

What a trip

VERIFIED

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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undefined (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!

VERIFIED

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

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undefined (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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1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (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

VERIFIED

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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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 23, 2023
Great day!!
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FAQs about Dave's Fisheng Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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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
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