Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR

Shirley Catch Guide Service is located in Portland. Their mission is to provide a memorable day out on the water for you. And Captain Zachary’s main priority is to take you where the fish are biting.

Your main adversary in these waters will be Salmon. But don’t worry, you’ll have an entire day at your disposal to go after them. Shirley Catch Guide Service’s 24’ Alumaweld boat will safely take up to 6 anglers. Kids are also welcome, so bring your friends and family and experience what a Salmon pursuit can be about.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so. Just don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Shirley Catch Guide Service.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jul 20
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Come enjoy a morning out on one of our beautiful rivers here in the Portland area. We will be fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, or Sturegon depending on the tome of year.
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half day trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jun 20
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Come enjoy a afternoon on one of the many rivers here in the portland area. We will be fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, or Sturegon depending on the time of year.
    Targeted fish
    Sturgeon
    Sturgeon
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Full day fishing trip in the Columbia river gorge.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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HUMBERTO M.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Finely got a King Salmon,

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 5, 2024
Captain Zachary was amazing, flew in to Portland with my brothers to celebrate two of our birthdays. the boat was comfortable,...
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Todd B.
Excellent
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Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 5, 2024
If you’re looking for a great fishing experience, look to book Zach. My personal experience was both exciting and relaxing....
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William N.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Zachary

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 21, 2024
Captain was great with the kids, gave clear direction on what we needed to do, was knowledgeable about rules and regulations...
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Austin H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 12, 2024
We had a group of four and had a great time. Very professional and made some great memories! We had great luck and caught our...
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Roger C.
Excellent
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Couldn't ask for a better trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 1, 2024
Zach and the boat from the time we arrived and he cleaned our limit and sent us on our way. Highly recommended this to anyone....
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FAQs about Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR

Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Half Day trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Half day trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Zachary Shirley
Portland, Oregon, United States
3 Fishing Reports
59 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022
Zach Shirley has been fishing the Pacific Ocean and rivers all over Oregon for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Oregon while also coming from a fishing family, Zach’s childhood was spent on the banks or aboard his dad’s boat. Some of his best memories were made on the water, and he is dedicated to making those lifelong memories for you.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Sturgeon Sturgeon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children off all ages are welcome abord
You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks

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