RiverTrek NW – King Salmon 

5.0
(89 reviews)
 6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219, United States–

RiverTrek NW – King Salmon 

Portland, OR, United States
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26 ft
6
5.0
(89 reviews)

RiverTrek NW is gearing up for a fantastic Columbia River King season! Salmon fishing in the Columbia River is without a question one of the biggest angling attractions in Oregon. From Astoria to Cascade Locks, this area is well-known for its abundance of King and Coho Salmon. Captain Wade Grant will track and follow these fish, making sure you have the best opportunity to reel in some prized catch.

Your trip will start on a 26' River Wild aluminum fishing boat that can accommodate up to 6 guests. It's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots. For navigation, the boat uses all the modern GPS, autopilot, a fishfinder, and technology that will help you stay safe and on the right track throughout your trip.

Fishing the rivers of the Portland area will give you an excellent chance to catch Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook Salmon, as well as Columbia River Fall King and the prized Upriver Bright. You and Capt. Wade will chase these challenging fish on light tackle by trolling and drift fishing. You'll get to keep your catch and take it home for a delicious dinner.

Capt. Wade will provide you with all the rods, reels, bait and tackle. He can also clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Just make sure to bring your fishing licenses and lunch before you arrive on the boat.

Come aboard and have a great fishing trip with RiverTrek NW!

RiverTrek NW is gearing up for a fantastic Columbia River King season! Salmon fishing in the Columbia River is without a question one of the biggest angling attractions in Oregon. From Astoria to Cascade Locks, this area is well-known for its abundance of King and Coho Salmon. Captain Wade Grant will track and follow these fish, making sure you have the best opportunity to reel in some prized catch.

Your trip will start on a 26' River Wild aluminum fishing boat that can accommodate up to 6 guests. It's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots. For navigation, the boat uses all the modern GPS, autopilot, a fishfinder, and technology that will help you stay safe and on the right track throughout your trip.

Fishing the rivers of the Portland area will give you an excellent chance to catch Spring Chinook, Summer Chinook Salmon, as well as Columbia River Fall King and the prized Upriver Bright. You and Capt. Wade will chase these challenging fish on light tackle by trolling and drift fishing. You'll get to keep your catch and take it home for a delicious dinner.

Capt. Wade will provide you with all the rods, reels, bait and tackle. He can also clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Just make sure to bring your fishing licenses and lunch before you arrive on the boat.

Come aboard and have a great fishing trip with RiverTrek NW!

Wade Grant
Captain
Wade Grant
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Columbia River Salmon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Salmon
Salmon (Coho)
US $450
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Half & Half
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Sturgeon
Salmon
US $450
Shared tour: 2 people
Private boat Salmon Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Jul 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Salmon
Salmon (Coho)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Private
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Salmon
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
89 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (115)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (89)

  • Jerome Osurman
    Jerome Osurman
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Phenomenal Fishing & Crabbing Trip!!!

    Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on September 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    We have been on many fishing trips in many states, and this was by far the BEST TRIP EVER! Capt Wade Grant found the fishing and crabbing spots with ease, and guided and coaches us to hook and land some nice catches. As fat as crabbing, I have NEVER seen anything like this except on TV with professional crabbing crews. We will absolutely book again with Capt Wade but next time we will bring more friends and family to join us in this incredible life experience. Capt Wade knows his stuff!!! Being an experienced boat captain for many years, his knowledge of the fish, the area, and the law is a unbelievably rare and second to none! Lastly, we have met many boat captians over the years that were just that (and only that), a boat captain; with Capt Wade, he is bow our Pacific NW boat captain for life and our newest lifelong friend!

  • Lucas Benney
    Lucas Benney
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Monster Sturgeons

    Full Day Trip – Half & Half on March 15, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Wade was fantastic. We booked a trip for half salmon and half sturgeon on march 15. While is was a cold morning and the salmon didn't bite (there was a big rainstorm 2 days before and murky water, we didn't expect salmon to bite), captain Wade made sure we got a great experience on the Sturgeon! we caught easily 30 of them and some were too big to get in the boat but worth the long fight! Highly recommend booking with Captain Wade, he is highly knowledgeable about the river, angling, and the best spots to catch different fiah!

  • Chris Kramer
    Chris Kramer
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    great day!

    Columbia River Salmon on October 3, 2026 • 3 adults

    captain wade was great. the fishing today was slow but we had a great time! we will be back and totally recommend booking with wade. fish ON! thanks from Idaho

  • Nate Sheffer
    Nate Sheffer
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    No Salmon, But Still a Great Trip!

    Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on April 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Wade was terrific, and the boat and equipment were excellent. we didn’t catch any salmon this time, but after we had been trying for 4 hours or so, Wade suggested that we try some catch and release sturgeon fishing. It was so much fun, and my 13 year-old son will remember it for years to come!

  • Armando Moreno
    Armando Moreno
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Half & Half on September 9, 2026 • 4 adults

    My friends and I had an amazing time with Captain Wade. He’s an outstanding captain with lots of knowledge and experience. He will 100% make sure your trip is as fun as can be. I would definitely recommend him as a guide and will definitely go back for future trips.

  • Rhonda Seider
    Rhonda Seider
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Birthday trip for Dad

    Columbia River Salmon on September 4, 2026 • 3 adults

    Took my dad on a fishing trip for his 84th Birthday - we had a terrific time, and brought home a beautiful coho. We caught 4 other fish that we had to let go because of regulations. Captain Wade worked hard to give us a great experience!

  • Scott Weidlich
    Scott Weidlich
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Columbia River Salmon on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Our group caught our limit and enjoyed our time out on the water in Astoria! Captain was very knowledgeable and helpful!

  • Christian Vang
    Christian Vang
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wade’s Top Tier

    Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on April 23, 2026 • 5 adults

    Wade was great. Very knowledgeable about the area and understands how to get fish on the boat. Highly recommended!

  • Ron Guttridge
    Ron Guttridge
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain Wade.

    Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on August 31, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had a good experience and caught 3 chinooks. Highly recommend this experience with Captain Wade.

  • Cody Taylor
    Cody Taylor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Charter/ Charter captain I've EVER gone on/with! 🎣

    Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on October 25, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain Wade is hands down one of the most organized and professional Captain I've had the chance to go out with. I have gone on over 20 charters across the country and this was my favorite one so far. We first took a trip on his king salmon trip and we got all the fish we were after and more. We caught multiple king salmon and cohoo salmon, he was very knowledgeable and informative the while trip. We also targeted sturgeon for the last few hours and the bite was non stop! We caught two of my bucket list fish in one trip. If your looking for a great time Captain wade is the way to go all the way. We also did his sturgeon 6 hours trip 2 days later and by the time it was done we caught almost 45 sturgeon. Everyone on the boat was sore from catching monster sized sturgeon all day, with multiple double ups. If your looking for a good trip either sturgeon, crabbing, salmon, and more in the oregon Washington area this is the boat to be on. If your wanting to see the experience check out my video of the day on YouTube, search "crhooked", and look for my king salmon and sturgeon videos. Overall I would give this trip a 10 star rating if I could.

Rating

5.0
89 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (115)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

All reviews (89)

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Jerome Osurman
Jerome Osurman
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Phenomenal Fishing & Crabbing Trip!!!
Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on September 19, 2026 • 2 adults

We have been on many fishing trips in many states, and this was by far the BEST TRIP EVER! Capt Wade Grant found the fishing and crabbing spots with ease, and guided and coaches us to hook and land some nice catches. As fat as crabbing, I have NEVER seen anything like this except on TV with professional crabbing crews. We will absolutely book again with Capt Wade but next time we will bring more friends and family to join us in this incredible life experience. Capt Wade knows his stuff!!! Being an experienced boat captain for many years, his knowledge of the fish, the area, and the law is a unbelievably rare and second to none! Lastly, we have met many boat captians over the years that were just that (and only that), a boat captain; with Capt Wade, he is bow our Pacific NW boat captain for life and our newest lifelong friend!

Lucas Benney
Lucas Benney
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Monster Sturgeons
Full Day Trip – Half & Half on March 15, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Wade was fantastic. We booked a trip for half salmon and half sturgeon on march 15. While is was a cold morning and the salmon didn't bite (there was a big rainstorm 2 days before and murky water, we didn't expect salmon to bite), captain Wade made sure we got a great experience on the Sturgeon! we caught easily 30 of them and some were too big to get in the boat but worth the long fight! Highly recommend booking with Captain Wade, he is highly knowledgeable about the river, angling, and the best spots to catch different fiah!

Reported catch:
Sturgeon
Christopher Kramer
Christopher Kramer
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great day!
Columbia River Salmon on October 3, 2026 • 3 adults

captain wade was great. the fishing today was slow but we had a great time! we will be back and totally recommend booking with wade. fish ON! thanks from Idaho

Wade Grant
Response from Captain

It was great having you and your crew onboard today!! COME BACK SOON!!!

Nate Sheffer
Nate Sheffer
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
No Salmon, But Still a Great Trip!
Columbia River Salmon (shared boat) on April 19, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Wade was terrific, and the boat and equipment were excellent. we didn’t catch any salmon this time, but after we had been trying for 4 hours or so, Wade suggested that we try some catch and release sturgeon fishing. It was so much fun, and my 13 year-old son will remember it for years to come!

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip
Full Day Trip – Half & Half on September 9, 2026 • 4 adults

My friends and I had an amazing time with Captain Wade. He’s an outstanding captain with lots of knowledge and experience. He will 100% make sure your trip is as fun as can be. I would definitely recommend him as a guide and will definitely go back for future trips.

Reported catch:
Sturgeon
Salmon
Wade Grant
Response from Captain

Thanks again Armando, it was great having you guys on the boat, super fun day with you guys.... hope to see you again soon

FAQs about RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

RiverTrek NW – King Salmon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Columbia River Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Full Day Trip – Half & Half (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Private boat Salmon Half Day (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (7 hours)
When you book a trip with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fillet service is included on Salmon but not on rockfish and crab. There is a small charge per fish for rocks and crab. Typically crab cooking is about $1.00 per crab. )
  • Snacks (Please bring whatever you want to eat or drink. Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but please no drugs of any kind. )
  • Drinks (Feel Free to bring whatever you want to eat and drink. )
RiverTrek NW – King Salmon offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Typically we will be fishing the Columbia or the Willamette River near Portland and sometimes Astoria.)
RiverTrek NW – King Salmon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Wade Grant
Wade Grant
Portland, Oregon, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
229 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
My Dad and Grandpa got me hooked on this life when I was about 6 years old. I've been fishing the Northwest rivers and ocean ever since! I love sharing my experience, stories, and excitement with all of my clients. My favorite thing is probably seeing the smile on a client's face when they hook into their first big fish... and there is nothing better than hearing a kid say... 'got one!'
Wade Grant
Wade Grant
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
1
reports
229
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
My Dad and Grandpa got me hooked on this life when I was about 6 years old. I've been fishing the Northwest rivers and ocean ever since! I love sharing my experience, stories, and excitement with all of my clients. My favorite thing is probably seeing the smile on a client's face when they hook into their first big fish... and there is nothing better than hearing a kid say... 'got one!'

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Phenomenal Fishing & Crabbing Trip!!!
    Jerome O.
    Jerome O.
  • Best fishing trip
    Armando M.
    Armando M.
  • Great Birthday trip for Dad
    Rhonda S.
    Rhonda S.
  • Great trip with Captain Wade.
    Ron G.
    Ron G.
  • Great time!
    Scott W.
    Scott W.
  • Was perfect
    Jacob H.
    Jacob H.
  • Had a great time.
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
  • Great boat and captain
    James C.
    James C.
  • Perfect trip
    Ihor L.
    Ihor L.
  • Wade
    Morgan M.
    Morgan M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
River Wild Elite
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha 250 Vmax
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fillet service is included on Salmon but not on rockfish and crab. There is a small charge per fish for rocks and crab. Typically crab cooking is about $1.00 per crab.
Snacks
Please bring whatever you want to eat or drink. Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but please no drugs of any kind.
Drinks
Feel Free to bring whatever you want to eat and drink.

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We have no age limits. We operate on a US Coast Guard MMC credential license which limits us to 6 passengers regardless of age. So While all ages are welcome, they are still considered a passenger even if they are too young to fish.
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Portland right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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