2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland 

5.0/5 (173 reviews)
 55 Southwest Ash Street, Portland, OR 97204, United States

There are 3 ways to get your trip booked. 1. Private trips include only your group. 2. Shared trips may include other anglers up to a total of 6. 3. individual one-person trips are also available.

Go fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide and discover the superb river and lake fisheries that Oregon has to offer! Captain Ken Burns had decades to explore different bodies of water in the area and he knows exactly where to go to find the best fishing action.

Whether it’s Sturgeon, Salmon, trout or Shad you’re after, your guide will do everything in his power for you to have a productive trip. Depending on your fishing preferences, you can choose from a range of specialized trips he runs year-round. You can test your hand in light and heavy tackle, as well as spinning, while Salmon responds best to trolling.

Your ride and fishing platform for the day is a 29’ custom Alumaweld Intruder. Powered with 225 HP Mercury. Depending on the weather, the boat is covered and heated! The boat can accommodate up to 6 anglers with a large fish-fighting floor.

If you love river fishing, you’ll explore Columbia and Willamette rivers. For fans of lake fishing, there’s also a variety to choose from, including Clear, Timothy, and Estacada lakes.

Capt. Ken will provide Stryker, Penn and Okuma rods and reels, and you’ll have an assortment of lures to tempt your prey. When you come back to land, your guide will make sure that your catch is cleaned and filleted for your convenience.

Children are welcome to join you on your trip, as long as they’re 8 and older, there are life jackets on board for everyone. All you need to bring is a valid fishing license, some snacks, and your favorite drinks (no alcohol), and your fishing adventure with 2 Net Fishing Guide can begin!

Ken Burns

Captain

Ken Burns

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon Shared
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $350 
6 Hour Trip – Salmon Shared
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $400 
5 Hour Trip - Sturgeon Private trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $500 
6 Hour Trip - Salmon Private

 Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $550 
4 Hour Trip – Lake Fishing 6 Angler
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $400 
5 Hour Trip – Salmon 1 Angler
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $450 
5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon 1 Angler

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $450 
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 173 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (213)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

82%

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Amanda D.
Amanda D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The best!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon Shared on March 7, 2025

We flew in from MN to visit my uncle over my birthday. We love fishing for lake sturgeon and have always wanted to try white sturgeon fishing. Ken was phenomenal! He pays attention to where the fish are actually biting and gave us the option to drive a bit further and boy was it worth it! Ken is very knowledgeable in what he does and just all around a great guy! My uncle was already talking about booking him for salmon fishing. Give Ken a try. His passion for fishing really shows when he takes you out!

We flew in from MN to visit my uncle over my birthday. We love fishing for lake sturgeon and have always wanted to try white sturgeon fishing. Ken was phenomenal! He pays attention to where the fish are actually biting and gave us the option to drive a bit further and boy was it worth it! Ken is very knowledgeable in what he does and just all around a great guy! My uncle was already talking about booking him for salmon fishing. Give Ken a try. His passion for fishing really shows when he takes...  

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 Amanda D. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
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Ken Burns
Ken Burns (The Captain)
Replied on March 8, 2025
Thank you! That was a lot of fun. Great to meet you all. Happy Birthday. Stay safe!

Judith H.
Judith H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Absolutely Perfect Trip

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5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon Shared on May 16, 2025

20 sturgeon in 5 hours. Caught first fish 27 min in. Landed a 64" and 66" back to back. Still have a bruise in my hip from anchoring the rod while reeling in fish all morning. Ken was super personable and knowledgeable and the boat was perfect. Already figuring out my next trip. Thanks Ken!

20 sturgeon in 5 hours. Caught first fish 27 min in. Landed a 64" and 66" back to back. Still have a bruise in my hip from anchoring the rod while reeling in fish all morning. Ken was super personable and knowledgeable and the boat was perfect. Already figuring out my next trip. Thanks Ken!  

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 Judith H. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Ken Burns
Ken Burns (The Captain)
Replied on May 21, 2025
That was an awesome morning. Thank you both for coming out to catch a few fish. Take care.

Tanya P.
Tanya P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

North Fork Reservoir

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Lake Fishing 6 Angler on July 28, 2024

Ken was amazing ! We didn't catch a lot but we know that fishing is well fishing! Ken checked out our fishing spot prior to us fishing and his goal was to be sure we caught fish. He worked hard to be sure our trip was successful! For us it was. We caught a few and enjoyed the trip! We told him after our outing we would be going to Mt. Hood and he made sure to tell us the best places to go. For us, it means a lot when the guide takes interest in what we have planned and gives the best "insiders". He gave us so much information about the area and history. Answered all our tourist questions. Thanks Ken for a great trip!

Ken was amazing ! We didn't catch a lot but we know that fishing is well fishing! Ken checked out our fishing spot prior to us fishing and his goal was to be sure we caught fish. He worked hard to be sure our trip was successful! For us it was. We caught a few and enjoyed the trip! We told him after our outing we would be going to Mt. Hood and he made sure to tell us the best places to go. For us, it means a lot when the guide takes interest in what we have planned and gives the best...  

 Tanya P. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Ken Burns
Ken Burns (The Captain)
Replied on August 4, 2024
Thank you for including me in your vacation plans! I am glad we found a few fish! Great conversations as well. Take care!

Robin R.
Robin R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Salmon Fishing was Excellent!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon Shared on July 18, 2024

We had a great time fishing with Captain Ken. This was an anniversary trip for us, so I was really hoping my husband would catch a big one. He did catch an awesome salmon and I caught two!! Captain Ken met us at the dock early so that we would have the best chance at catching fish, and we stayed late to give my husband and the other fisherman on board one more try, and at the very last moment, a salmon was on my husbands pole. The boat was wonderful, equipment was top notch, and we enjoyed learning from Captain Ken as he is very knowledgeable. It was a great day and we hope to do it again sometime.

We had a great time fishing with Captain Ken. This was an anniversary trip for us, so I was really hoping my husband would catch a big one. He did catch an awesome salmon and I caught two!! Captain Ken met us at the dock early so that we would have the best chance at catching fish, and we stayed late to give my husband and the other fisherman on board one more try, and at the very last moment, a salmon was on my husbands pole. The boat was wonderful, equipment was top notch, and we enjoyed...  

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 Robin R. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Ken Burns
Ken Burns (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2024
Thank you for coming out to fish. That was a great day on the water! Nice meeting you both. Take care!

Michael G. S.
Michael G. S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Guide

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon 1 Angler on July 15, 2024

Ken catered the trip to my desire to catch a sturgeon and salmon. He planned the trip based on the trips and river temperatures. I got a sturgeon at the second spot we tried. Then we moved to the salmon area. We trolled with about 50 boats around us, not many were being caught. Ken was determined for me to get the salmon, so the trip went a little past the allotted time. I did catch a salmon, whoever it was not a keeper. He was very professional, going through water safety items and explaining his method of fishing.

Ken catered the trip to my desire to catch a sturgeon and salmon. He planned the trip based on the trips and river temperatures. I got a sturgeon at the second spot we tried. Then we moved to the salmon area. We trolled with about 50 boats around us, not many were being caught. Ken was determined for me to get the salmon, so the trip went a little past the allotted time. I did catch a salmon, whoever it was not a keeper. He was very professional, going through water safety items and explaining...  

 Michael G. S. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Ken Burns
Ken Burns (The Captain)
Replied on July 30, 2024
Thank you! I am glad we were able to find some fish. Great conversations as well. Take care!

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FAQs about 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland

What are the trip rates for 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland?

2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon Shared (5 hours)
  • US $200 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Salmon Shared (6 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 5 Hour Trip - Sturgeon Private trip (5 hours)
  • US $275 per person - 6 Hour Trip - Salmon Private (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Lake Fishing 6 Angler (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon 1 Angler (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Sturgeon 1 Angler (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland?

When you book a trip with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland?

Trips booked with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle ( Penn, Okuma, Striker, )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and Filleting your catch is included!)
What types of fishing does 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland offer?

2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Columbia, Willamette rivers)
  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland offer?

2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland?

Top targeted fish species with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland include:

  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Shad
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Ken Burns

Portland, Oregon, United States

ID & license verified
181 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since June 2019

There's nothing like fishing with an experienced angler that knows all the best fishing holes in the area, and that's exactly who Captain Ken Burns is. With 40 years of fishing experience, he has the understanding and knowledge necessary to put you on the bite. Capt. Ken believes that fishing is for everyone and he loves sharing the beauty of being on the water with his customers.

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Shad
Shad
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld Intruder
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 225HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Columbia, Willamette rivers

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Okuma, Striker,

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Cleaning and Filleting your catch is included!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Min. age 8, life jackets provided

No Smoking

No Alcohol

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Portland right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
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9 people are looking at this charter.
6 Hour Trip - Salmon Private booked 5 hours ago