Northwest Fishing Adventures 17'

If you’re in the Portland area fishing might not be the very first thing that came to mind. Luckily, there are great angling opportunities to be found on the Sandy and North Coast rivers. Captain Herman Fleishman has been running charter boats in Portland for 6 years and knows just the right spots to give you a successful day of fishing.

His 17’ Clackacraft drift boat is ideal for getting to the best spots here. The cozy craft has space for 2 people to join aboard for a day of great action on the water.

When you’re out on his drift boat he’ll take you out to try to tempt some Spring Chinook Salmon and Steelhead to join you aboard. He tends to use heavy tackle on this trip, with drift fishing being his favorite technique.

All of the required fishing gear is provided by Captain Herman. Okuma, Lamigrass, and G-Loomis are the brands that he most commonly opts for when he is out fishing. The fish that you catch will also be cleaned as part of the package. Just make sure you book a fishing license online before you head out

All you need to take along with you is your favorite food, drinks, and suitable clothing. Apart from that Captain Herman has everything else sorted and you only need to prepare yourself for a superb day of river fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 25 - Jun 27
    US $400
    This float trip will target Chinook and Steelhead on local rivers and the North Coast Rivers. You will use the most effective fishing lures, bait, and equipment the fishing industry offers for the best chance at these trophy fish. The trip is suitable for both those who are well experienced in river fishing and for those who are first-timers, as Herman loves to show you his favorite techniques.

FAQs about Northwest Fishing Adventures 17'

Northwest Fishing Adventures 17' offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

Trips booked with Northwest Fishing Adventures 17' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Northwest Fishing Adventures 17' offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Bays and Ocean )

Northwest Fishing Adventures 17' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Northwest Fishing Adventures 17' include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Herman Fleishman
Troutdale, Oregon, United States
8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
46 Customer reviews
Member since February 2020
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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

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

Boat specs

Clackacraft (Drift boat) originally built in 2005. Powered by a 1HP n/a engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 3 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
1 person

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Bays and Ocean

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Bait
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
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Heath S.
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Full day drift boat trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 15, 2023
Captain Herman is an excellent guide. Knowledgeable in his craft, he was instrumental in me being able to land my first Summer...
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Tim H.
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Day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 13, 2022
Had a great time drift boat fishing for steelhead.  I was able to catch a nice one, I would definitely go again.  I highly...
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Bradley P.
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Full Day Float

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 4, 2022
Great sunny day on the water.  Capt worked very hard with a high flow.  Caught a beautiful native steelhead.  The Sandy...
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