River Wanderer Outdoors Astoria Fishing
River Wanderer Outdoors Astoria Fishing
Giant sturgeon, schools of Coho and Chinook Salmon, packs of Rockfish, prowling Lingcod, and swarms of crab thrive here. Sharing the pursuit of these species is what I live for! My fishing trips are great for beginners, dedicated anglers, and sightseers alike.
I strive to be more than just a great fishing guide. I have made my home near where the waters of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean meet. I use local knowledge to offer insight into the places we fish and the species we seek. All are welcome.
I would be honored to help you bring home memories to share.
Giant sturgeon, schools of Coho and Chinook Salmon, packs of Rockfish, prowling Lingcod, and swarms of crab thrive here. Sharing the pursuit of these species is what I live for! My fishing trips are great for beginners, dedicated anglers, and sightseers alike.
I strive to be more than just a great fishing guide. I have made my home near where the waters of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean meet. I use local knowledge to offer insight into the places we fish and the species we seek. All are welcome.
I would be honored to help you bring home memories to share.
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we left the dock about 630 we hooked our first fish before 7 o’clock and we fought 10 fish by 10 o’clock. Jared knows exactly where to go and if it’s not hitting, he moves even before you wanna move. This is our second year with him and I’m looking forward to next year. and for the second year in a row, we tapped out he was gonna take us further down the river to catch our last fish after fishing for that Fish for an hour and I said no, we’re good 
I had a lot of fun with you guys again! I'm so glad you came back and I can't wait to see you and Cruz again next year!
We caught a blend of chinook and coho salmon. My daughter who is 22 had never caught a salmon from the boat. She was beeming as she had the hottest pole of the group. As well as getting a kick out of Jerad taking water in the face as we returned to marina. What a great day! Everyone on the boat was smiling 😃
The guide got us on fish right away. We caught enough to limit but most were wild coho so had to release. We kept enough salmon to split across the group and caught some bonus flounder and rockfish. Jerad is personable and very patient with the less experienced folks on board and all had a great day.
thank you guys! I had a lot of fun with you, even though those wild coho drove me nuts I'm glad you got to reel in so many fish!
I had an amazing bottom fishing trip out of Astoria and could not recommend this guide service more. From start to finish, everything was professional, organized, and fun. The captain was extremely knowledgeable about the local waters, tides, and where to find fish, and he worked hard all day and take extra time to make sure everyone had a great experience and got the fish we wanted. will recommend to everybody who want to experience offshore bottom fishing.
I'm so glad I was able to meet you! That was a fun trip and seeing the gray whale in addition to all the fish just made it special. Bobby had a blast meeting you and fishing with you as well. I can't wait for the next trip when we keep a few more of the big rockfish and get you on some more Lingcod.
Jerod was a fantastic host and knowledgeable guide. He knew where to go to find fish and crab. We had multiple times where we were in fish and all hooked up and were reeling in fish at the same time. We even landed two fish in one net as that was how quick it all happened. Jerod was knowledgeable about the area and the resources and genuinely cared that we had a good exeperience fishing and in the area. He is a really interesting peraon too with lots of interesting stories to tell. We will definately use Jerod and his company again to plan pther fishing excurions! Thanks Jerod!
Thank you! I'm glad your mom was able to stick it out! Crab and Coho make for fantastic eating. I hope to see you guys again sometime soon!
FAQs about River Wanderer Outdoors Astoria Fishing
- US $175 per person - Dungeness Crab Shared (4 hours)
- US $250 per person - Catch & Release Sturgeon Shared (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - Columbia Spring Chinook Shared (8 hours)
- US $250 per person - Fall Astoria Coho Shared (8 hours)
- US $275 per person - Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared (8 hours)
- US $275 per person - Lingcod & Rockfish Shared (8 hours)
- US $275 per person - Summer Ocean Salmon Shared (8 hours)
- US $900 per group - Columbia Spring Chinook Private (9 hours)
- US $900 per group - Dungeness Crab Private (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - Catch & Release Sturgeon Private (8 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - Fall Astoria Coho Private (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Lingcod & Rockfish Private (8 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Summer Ocean Salmon Private Trip (8 hours)
- Toilet Bucket toilet for emergency needs while on the wat
- GPS Raymarine
- Fishfinder Raymarine
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and Filleting of fish on the boat is included with the trip. Crab can be cleaned on board but it is recommended to use a local service which also cooks them for an additional fee paid to them.)
- River fishing (Freshwater trips explore the bounty of the Lower Columbia River from Astoria to Clatskanie. )
- Nearshore fishing (Bottom Fish and Salmon abound!)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Rockfish
- Crab
- Lingcod
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Seabass (Black)
- Sturgeon
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
As a third generation captain, fishing is a part of my identity. My earliest memory is reeling in a spring chinook on my grandpa's boat. The memory of the purple back, shine of the scales, and delicate scent of that fish are still treasures in my mind. I was too small to hold the rod so he left in in the holder while I cranked the reel. His shouts of 'don't stop reeling' still echo in my mind. When the fish was netted and on the deck he smiled, told me good job and covered it with a damp burlap sack to keep it cool. Somewhere in a shoebox there is still a picture of me holding up one end of the handle of a garden hoe with the other end rested on a wheelbarrow and the fish hung in between. That fish was nearly as big as I was and it had hooked me as much as I had hooked it. Even now, after thousands of fish ranging from trout to giant sturgeon, I feel that same sense of excitement every time the line goes tight. While I learned about knots, lures, presentation, reading water and tactics from my grandfather and father. They also taught me that the most important part of fishing isn't the fish. It's being connected to the water, to nature, the people you share time with, and the world around you. The best parts of fishing are the moments spent with your son or daughter when they feel that line go tight for the first time. It's watching as your best friend's eyes go wide when the fish rises up out of the water or takes a long run. It's that ear to ear grin on your parent's face coupled with a deep sigh of relief when the net finally contains that shimmering collection of scales. It's the stories told while waiting for some action to happen. It's watching seabirds, otters and seals play and feed. It's watching the seasons change along the shoreline. It's meeting with new friends and old around a shared past time. Sharing all of this is with others is why I keep on wandering.
Jerad S.
Captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
As a third generation captain, fishing is a part of my identity. My earliest memory is reeling in a spring chinook on my grandpa's boat. The memory of the purple back, shine of the scales, and delicate scent of that fish are still treasures in my mind. I was too small to hold the rod so he left in in the holder while I cranked the reel. His shouts of 'don't stop reeling' still echo in my mind. When the fish was netted and on the deck he smiled, told me good job and covered it with a damp burlap sack to keep it cool. Somewhere in a shoebox there is still a picture of me holding up one end of the handle of a garden hoe with the other end rested on a wheelbarrow and the fish hung in between. That fish was nearly as big as I was and it had hooked me as much as I had hooked it. Even now, after thousands of fish ranging from trout to giant sturgeon, I feel that same sense of excitement every time the line goes tight. While I learned about knots, lures, presentation, reading water and tactics from my grandfather and father. They also taught me that the most important part of fishing isn't the fish. It's being connected to the water, to nature, the people you share time with, and the world around you. The best parts of fishing are the moments spent with your son or daughter when they feel that line go tight for the first time. It's watching as your best friend's eyes go wide when the fish rises up out of the water or takes a long run. It's that ear to ear grin on your parent's face coupled with a deep sigh of relief when the net finally contains that shimmering collection of scales. It's the stories told while waiting for some action to happen. It's watching seabirds, otters and seals play and feed. It's watching the seasons change along the shoreline. It's meeting with new friends and old around a shared past time. Sharing all of this is with others is why I keep on wandering.
Jerad S.
Captain
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