True North Outdoors
+23If you’re going to cast a line in Portland, look no further than True North Outdoors. Captain Hugh will be your guide, bringing aboard years of knowledge and experience.
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Lingcod, Black Rockfish, and more are seasonally targeted species throughout the year. You can expect to do some spinning, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more seasonally fishing from Oregon’s coast waters to Portland’s Willamette Valley.
The fish caught are yours to harvest, provided they’re legal to retain. Plus, you will have your catch cleaned and packaged honoring your harvest for the highest quality table fare. Make sure you have a cooler ready in the car!
Children and all ages are welcome, so get them outside and onto the water! Child-sized life vests are available when we are notified in advance, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
You’ll be dropping lines from a 26’ River Wild aluminum fishing boat with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. We provide the best gear, rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as custom tied lures.
People in your group will need to purchase a local fishing license and salmon tag before the trip. This information is available online at ODFW, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials you’ll want to bring are a waterproof layers, warm clothing, hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask.
Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with True North Outdoors.
Captain
Hugh Harris
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+3Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
33%
Porter, TX
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Epic trip with Capt. Hugh
8 Hour Trip – Spring Salmon on June 26, 2023
Capt. Hugh got us on the fish early and kept us on them all day. Very friendly, knowledgeable, professional and patient. Planning communication was top notch. We talked multiple times before the trip, he made sure we knew where to be, when we needed to be there and what to expect when we got there. The boat is very nice and equipped with all high end accessories. Can’t wait to come back and go on another trip with him. Would highly recommend to everyone, book with capt. Hugh!!!
Capt. Hugh got us on the fish early and kept us on them all day. Very friendly, knowledgeable, professional and patient. Planning communication was top notch. We talked multiple times before the trip, he made sure we knew where to be, when we needed to be there and what to expect when we got there. The boat is very nice and equipped with all high end accessories. Can’t wait to come back and go on another trip with him. Would highly recommend to everyone, book with capt. Hugh!!!
Portland, OR
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Spring Salmon Fishing
8 Hour Trip – Spring Salmon on June 9, 2023
Had a great time on the river. Hugh was very well prepared, and did everything in his power to make sure we caught a fish. His boat was very nice and comfortable. Overall would definitely recommend
Had a great time on the river. Hugh was very well prepared, and did everything in his power to make sure we caught a fish. His boat was very nice and comfortable. Overall would definitely recommend
San Antonio, TX
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100% Recommend!
8 Hour Trip – Spring Salmon on July 2, 2023
Great experience all around! Great guide, great gear, clean and comfortable boat. The day we went fishing only one other boat caught a fish and we caught three!
Great experience all around! Great guide, great gear, clean and comfortable boat. The day we went fishing only one other boat caught a fish and we caught three!
FAQs about True North Outdoors
What are the trip rates for True North Outdoors?
True North Outdoors offers the following trips to customers:
- US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Buoy 10 Astoria (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Fall Salmon (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Spring Salmon (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Buoy 10 Astoria (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Fall Salmon (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Spring Salmon (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with True North Outdoors?
When you book a trip with True North Outdoors, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with True North Outdoors?
Trips booked with True North Outdoors include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does True North Outdoors offer?
True North Outdoors offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does True North Outdoors offer?
True North Outdoors offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with True North Outdoors?
Top targeted fish species with True North Outdoors include:
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
Portland, Oregon, United States
From an early age a passion for the outdoors, hard work, and an incessant curiosity for adventure in fishing was instilled in him by his father, a fisheries biologist. Fishing is a way of life that offers Hugh endless joy through a creative pursuit of the elusive and challenging, but attainable. There’s peace in connecting with the rhythm of a tide and the seasons of nature. Fishing provides that connection with the whole living world and a deeper immersion into it. Hugh is excited to share with you the knowledge and skills to achieve these rewarding life experiences. Hugh is honored to have been a featured author for Salmon & Steelhead Journal, as well as a host of fishing seminars in the PNW community.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.
What the listing policies are
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
Following State & Federal Guidelines
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.
What’s biting in Portland right now
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)