Join BJ Guide Service fishing the rivers and inshore ocean waters of Northwest Oregon. Owner and guide Billy Johnson is a lifetime lower Columbia resident fisherman. He was born into a family of fishermen, so you can be sure that he knows the best fishing grounds in the area!

Come aboard the 25’ Koffler center console boat and head for your next adventure. The boat has all the navigational equipment you need in order for your trip to be productive. It’s powered by 2 Mercury 200 HP engines.

The boat can accommodate up to 6 people fishing at once, and it’s wheelchair accessible. The captain has regular clients with disabilities, so he’s experienced in helping everyone have a great time on board!

All the fishing gear will be provided by your guide. Guide Billy only uses top-notch equipment, and all you need to do is get a fishing license, which can be done online.

Depending on the season, you’ll be targeting Chinook and Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Sturgeon. All trips are season and tide dependant, so your guide will give you all the details beforehand.

On the full day trip, you can go river fishing, and then head out to the inshore waters of the Pacific Ocean for a full experience.

This is a great trip to take your kids on, since they have a lot of fun with guide Billy. There are life jackets of all sizes, and there’s no charge for children under 6. There’s a porta-potty toilet on the boat, but it’s possible to stop by a proper restroom if need be.

You’ll be fishing using live bait, which is always caught the day before the trip. All you need to bring is your fishing license, some rain gear, and food and drinks to stay refreshed throughout the day.

Get ready for a great fishing adventure with BJ Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 25
    US $400
    This is a great trip for you if you want to do some light fishing in the rivers or the inshore ocean waters on a shared boat. You'll target Rainbow Trout, Salmon, and Sturgeon, depending on the season and the tide. The captain will give you all the information regarding the target species in advance. You should get a fishing license for all trips. All the gear will be provided on board, all you need is some snacks and rain gear depending on the weather.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 25
    US $450
    Book this trip if you're up for spending a whole day on the water on a shared charter. You'll target seasonal species like Chinook and Coho Salmon, Sturgeon, and Rainbow Trout. There's always something to target, so depending on the time of year and the tide, you'll get information on the target species in advance. You can go either river fishing or on the inshore ocean waters, since they're 6 miles apart in this area. All you need is a fishing license, some rain gear, food, drinks, and you're all set!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Nov 25
    US $1,400
    In case you want to spend the whole day out fishing on a private charter, this is the trip for you. Depending on the season, the target species will be Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout, and Chinook and Coho Salmon. Fishing is very dependant on the tide, so you will arrange everything with your captain in advance. He will provide all the equipment you need, just make sure to get your fishing license and bring some rain gear. You are welcome to bring food and drinks as well. Get ready for a day of adventure!
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FAQs about BJ's Guide Service

BJ's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (4 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with BJ's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box Coolers

Trips booked with BJ's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught the day before.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

BJ's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

BJ's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with BJ's Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Billy Johnson
Warrenton, Oregon, United States
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Billy has been licensed for 25 years, and fishing for much longer. He was born into a family of fishermen, and both his grandfather and his dad had boats. He's experienced and knowledgeable, familiar with all the hidden spots in the area. He'll tell the customers everything there is to know about the area and impress them with his in-depth history knowledge (the only ever bombed place in mainland US is 1 mile away from his house! - June 21, 194 Fort Stevens).

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Koffler (Center console) originally built in 2000. Powered by 2 200HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Ice Box
Coolers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught the day before.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Free for young children who don't fish.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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great trip and Captain Bill. Highly recommended
BJ is awesome!
BJ is awesome!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Jeff L.
Victor, MT
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Great trip and Captain Bill. Highly recommended

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Shared on June 12, 2023
Due to Current law we could not keep anything but landed 20 sturgeon.
Jeff L. recommends BJ's Guide Service
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Peyton P.
Orem, UT
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Full day with BJ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Shared on September 19, 2022
Very knowledgeable and easy going! It was a tough day for fishing but BJ went above and beyond to make us have a memorable...
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Rusty C.
Portland, OR
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Day fishing for sturgeon

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Private on July 9, 2021
BJ is the man! He knew exactly where to go for monsters. We caught 17 Sturgeon all between 4 and 7 ft unfortunately the camera...
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Shane B.
Chandler, Arizona
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Sturgeon fishing with Captain Billy Johnson

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared on May 16, 2021
Morning Sturgeon Fishing at the mouth of the Columbia River.  Caught and released 8 sturgeon in a 4 hour trip.  Captain Billy...
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DEANNA H.
Winlock, Washington
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BJ is absolutely amazing!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Private on June 29, 2021
BJ is so personable and makes for a great experience. I would totally go out with him again when we come back.  He has great...
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