Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria

The lower Columbia & Ocean are loaded with some salmon returns. Northwest Fishing Adventures will take you out on either river for a high-quality fishing experience.

They have a 2023 ‘Alumaweld Columbia fishing boat that is perfect for these waters. The vessel is powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 31 knots. The 23’ craft is big enough to fit you along with 5 other anglers for a fun-filled day on the water.

Summer & Fall Chinook Salmon, as well as Coho are the species that you’ll go after alongside your guide, Herman Fleishman. His experience of the river here is second to none and he knows just the right spots to make this a truly successful fishing trip.

He’ll provide you with both light and heavy fishing tackle to get the job done. Okuma reels and Lamigrass rods are the brands that he trusts the most to make your day a success. When the trip is over he’ll clean your catches for you as part of the price.

Book your fishing permit online before the trip, and bring some refreshments. Get ready to enjoy an adventure of a lifetime on Oregon’s finest rivers and reel in some of the best freshwater fish in the world.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 24 - Sep 4
    US $450
    Head out for a day of world class freshwater fishing on Buoy 10 on the lower Columbia River. You'll be trying your luck reeling in Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon. Whether you're an experienced fisherman or not, Captain Herman will show you how to use his quality equipment to land your fish. He'll also explain and demonstrate a variety of techniques using fresh bait and spinners to hook and land you a fish of a lifetime.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon

FAQs about Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria

Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair All chairs are comfortable factory Alumaweld seats
  • GPS Lorance
  • Fishfinder Lorance
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Garmin Reactor

Trips booked with Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Columbia , Tribuitaries and North Coast )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Ocean )

Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Northwest Fishing Adventures – Astoria include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Herman Fleishman
Astoria, Oregon, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
46 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2020
Captain Herman Fleishman has been an avid fisherman since he was 12 years old. He started running this fishing charter in 2014 but he also used to guide when he was a younger man in Alaska in the 1980s. Not only does he love taking you out, but he also loves to teach you the successful methods that he's been using for decades. His passion for teaching runs beyond his charter as he is a member of a few fishing organizations that aim to enhance fishing for future generations.

About this listing

Targeted species

Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Alumaweld Columbia (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 150HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 31 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Columbia , Tribuitaries and North Coast
Nearshore Fishing
Ocean

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

Fighting Chair
All chairs are comfortable factory Alumaweld seats
GPS
Lorance
Fishfinder
Lorance
Wireless Trolling Motor
Garmin Reactor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
74%
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Kipp M.
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 3, 2023
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 29, 2023
Beautiful day fishing off the coast near Astoria, OR.  Caught 6 native Coho Salmon and one hatchery Chinook Salmon that was...
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Zachary B.
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 27, 2023
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Timothy B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Herman is a great guy and make the trip very enjoyable.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 1, 2023
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Richard W.
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