RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

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 23’ Willie Boats 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, and tackle as well as snacks and drinks. 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Columbia River Salmon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    You and the captain will start early and fish hard mainly targeting spring Chinook (King Salmon). Possible is a little catch and release Sturgeon fishing too if it's around. The captain will make it a fun trip!
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Half & Half
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    In the morning you’ll target spring Chinook and then you’ll go find some of the biggest fish in the river and get your arms yanked off for the second half of the day! Sturgeon is catch and release only but a ton of fun to catch and you’ll get some great photos!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Spring Chinook
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $450
    A weekday special. Springer, commonly known as Spring Chinook or Spring Run King Salmon, is arguably the best-eating Salmon in the world. This fish is typically an early morning biter, so you'll fish 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. The trip is offered only on the weekdays but this can be an economical and fun way to get out and get some great fishing in before you start the rest of your day. Put your own group together and have the whole boat to yourselves.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Have the boat just to your own group for the day. Up to 6 guests can join a group.
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FAQs about RiverTrek NW – King Salmon

RiverTrek NW – King Salmon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Columbia River Salmon Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Full Day Trip – Half & Half (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Spring Chinook (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 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
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

RiverTrek NW – King Salmon offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

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)

Meet the Captain

Wade Grant
Portland, Oregon, United States
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131 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2019
Angler's Choice
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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!"

About this listing

Targeted species

Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Willie Boats (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha 250 Vmax engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Columbia River Salmon Fishing on April 12, 2024
Capt. Wade was a terrific captain! We caught a spring chinook and had a blast fightin’ sturgeon-the boat and gear is top...
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Nicole S.
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VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip – Half & Half on April 15, 2024
Wade was awesome. He helped my 8 yo nephew get a sturgeon. The half and half is a great option, especially if the salmon aren’t...
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Day trip with Captain Wade

VERIFIED   Columbia River Salmon Fishing on May 13, 2023
Captain Wade was very knowledgeable and personable. He put us on top of salmon. We were only able to catch one but that’s...
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Jacqueline F.
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Wade was great

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Half & Half on March 8, 2024
Wade was a lot of fun, we had a good time chatting it up. His boat was the nicest one we have been out on. Unfortunately fish...
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Jacob R.
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Bucket list fish found!

VERIFIED   Columbia River Salmon Fishing on May 19, 2023
Capt Wade was a ton of fun to be around, super dedicated to the craft. (On the water at 1AM just to get the best spot on the...
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