RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

5.0/5 (81 reviews)

6500 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219, United States–

Portland, OR, United States

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26 ft

5.0/5 (81 reviews)

Angler's Choice

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!

Popular features

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

81 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

92%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

96%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

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Lucas Benney

Repeat angler

Massachusetts, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

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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:

Nate Sheffer

Lafayette, LA, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

No Salmon, But Still a Great Trip!

Columbia River Salmon Fishing 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!

Jeanne Diaz

Oregon, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Captain Wade

Full Day Trip – Half & Half on October 5, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Wade was the best.  I caught 1 fish and had to turn it back because it was a native, but it wasn’t for the lack of trying on the captains end he did everything he could to find us fish.  We had a great time!  We will be booking another trip earlier in the season with Captain Wade next year. I wouldn’t want another captain.

Michelle Jobe

California, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Captain Wade is GREAT

Full Day Trip – Half & Half on October 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Wade made sure we had a great experience and excellent day of fishing. Great communication and information ahead of time. He went above and beyond to help us be the best anglers possible with the best opportunity to catch fish. We will definitely book him again for future trips.

Response from Captain

October 6, 2025

thanks again Michelle, it was a blast having you all on board.

Sarah Bey

Missouri, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Best of the Best

Columbia River Salmon Fishing on October 1, 2025 • 4 adults

We booked our trip with Captain Wade to find some end of season coho, but alas the fish gods were not smiling. Wade knew just where to rally though and we had an absolute blast catching sturgeon. His boat was so clean and his knowledge and warm demeanor really made the trip :) highly recommend

Response from Captain

October 3, 2025

thanks Sarah it was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat. Hope to see you again soon!

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Columbia River Salmon Fishing

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $500

Shared tour: 2 people

US $500

Shared tour: 2 people

Full Day Trip – Half & Half

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $500

Shared tour: 2 people

US $500

Shared tour: 2 people

Private boat Salmon Half Day

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Mar 1 - Jul 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Full Day Trip – Private

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $1,300

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,300

Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

81 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

92%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

96%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

All reviews (81)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 81 reviews

Lucas Benney

Repeat angler

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:

Nate Sheffer

Lafayette, LA, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

No Salmon, But Still a Great Trip!

Columbia River Salmon Fishing 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!

Jeanne Diaz

Oregon, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Captain Wade

Full Day Trip – Half & Half on October 5, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Wade was the best.  I caught 1 fish and had to turn it back because it was a native, but it wasn’t for the lack of trying on the captains end he did everything he could to find us fish.  We had a great time!  We will be booking another trip earlier in the season with Captain Wade next year. I wouldn’t want another captain.

Michelle Jobe

California, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Captain Wade is GREAT

Full Day Trip – Half & Half on October 4, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Wade made sure we had a great experience and excellent day of fishing. Great communication and information ahead of time. He went above and beyond to help us be the best anglers possible with the best opportunity to catch fish. We will definitely book him again for future trips.

Response from Captain

October 6, 2025

thanks again Michelle, it was a blast having you all on board.

Sarah Bey

Missouri, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Best of the Best

Columbia River Salmon Fishing on October 1, 2025 • 4 adults

We booked our trip with Captain Wade to find some end of season coho, but alas the fish gods were not smiling. Wade knew just where to rally though and we had an absolute blast catching sturgeon. His boat was so clean and his knowledge and warm demeanor really made the trip :) highly recommend

Response from Captain

October 3, 2025

thanks Sarah it was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat. Hope to see you again soon!

FAQs about RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

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Boat category

Skiffs and flats boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

26 ft

Year built

2017

Boat manufacturer

River Wild Elite

Boat type

Aluminum fishing

Engine model

Yamaha 250 Vmax

1 x 250HP

Max cruising speed

50 knots

RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

All reviews (81)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

All reviews (81)

FAQs about RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

The fish you can target

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