River Wanderer Outdoors 

4.5/5 (3 reviews)
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 100 Industrial Ave, Astoria, OR 97103, United States
4.5/5 (3 reviews)
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100 Industrial Ave
Astoria, OR, United States
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Whether you’ve never been fishing before, you’re looking to land your first Chinook, chase your 100th Coho or just enjoy a day on the water while an expert fishing guide takes care of the details and the rest of the world fades away, I look forward to hosting you!

Astoria, the Columbia River, and nearby ocean offer world class fishing opportunities. Whether your goal is catch and cook or catch and release, you’ll always bring home a story to share.

If you want to chase Chinook, spring or fall run is the only question you need to ask. These big, powerful fish give you something to write home about every time.

When it comes to Coho, these chrome beauties offer fast action whether in the Ocean or the river.

If Salmon isn't your thing or the time of year isn't quite right you can catch and release giant Sturgeon in the shallows or jig for bottom fish in the deep.  In the late fall, the Dungeness Crab take center stage..

It's always wise to dress for the weather and I can help you out, sunscreen (non-spray), snacks, and bottled water are a must for most trips.

It's time to start wandering.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating

2
1
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Joe L.
Joe L.
5.0/5

Jun 30, 2025

Lingcod & Rockfish Shared

Sturgeon Fishing

VERIFIED

We had a great time on the trip. The captain was honest with us about the conditions on the ocean and proposed an alternate option of fishing for sturgeon on the river. We ended up catching quite a few big fish. Would book with Jerad again.

We had a great time on the trip. The captain was honest with us about the conditions on the ocean and proposed an alternate option...  

Captain replied
 Joe L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful
 Joe L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2025
Thank you! You guys were a blast to have on board!

Bill H.
Bill H.
4.0/5

Jul 26, 2025

Lingcod & Rockfish Shared

July fishing trip

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Had a great time captain was great thanks Jarrod

Had a great time captain was great thanks Jarrod  

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 Bill H. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
 Bill H. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 27, 2025
I really enjoyed having you guys on. It was an honor to be part of a great experience for you and your brother. I hope too see you guys again!
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FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
4.7/5

Apr 1, 2024

Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared

My first Springer!

I have been on a few trips with River Wanderer. Jerad has always put me on fish. We have been Salmon fishing on the Columbia and in the ocean. We have been bottom fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish. It has always been a good experience.

I have been on a few trips with River Wanderer. Jerad has always put me on fish. We have been Salmon fishing on the Columbia and...  

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 FishingBooker Member recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful
 FishingBooker Member recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Catch & Release Sturgeon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
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US $300 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
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US $300 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Columbia Spring Chinook Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 17 - Jun 15
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Fall Columbia River Coho Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - Oct 31
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Lingcod & Rockfish Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Aug 10
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Summer Ocean Salmon Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 25 - Aug 15
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 2
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Catch & Release Sturgeon Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Dungeness Crab Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Dec 31
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Columbia Spring Chinook Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 17 - Jun 15
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Fall Columbia River Coho Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - Oct 31
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Lingcod & Rockfish Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Aug 10
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Summer Ocean Salmon Private Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 25 - Aug 15
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 2
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Catch & Release Sturgeon Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jul 31
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US $1,100 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.5/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
4.3/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
+2

Angler rating

2
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Joe L.
Joe L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Sturgeon Fishing

VERIFIED

Lingcod & Rockfish Shared on June 30, 2025

We had a great time on the trip. The captain was honest with us about the conditions on the ocean and proposed an alternate option of fishing for sturgeon on the river. We ended up catching quite a few big fish. Would book with Jerad again.

We had a great time on the trip. The captain was honest with us about the conditions on the ocean and proposed an alternate option of fishing for sturgeon on the river. We ended up catching quite a few big fish. Would book with Jerad again.  

 Joe L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2025
Thank you! You guys were a blast to have on board!

Bill H.
Bill H.
4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Lingcod & Rockfish Shared on July 26, 2025

Had a great time captain was great thanks Jarrod

Had a great time captain was great thanks Jarrod  

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 Bill H. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 27, 2025
I really enjoyed having you guys on. It was an honor to be part of a great experience for you and your brother. I hope too see you guys again!
Review media 0
Review media 1

FishingBooker Member
FishingBooker Member
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

My first Springer!

Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared on April 1, 2024

I have been on a few trips with River Wanderer. Jerad has always put me on fish. We have been Salmon fishing on the Columbia and in the ocean. We have been bottom fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish. It has always been a good experience.

I have been on a few trips with River Wanderer. Jerad has always put me on fish. We have been Salmon fishing on the Columbia and in the ocean. We have been bottom fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish. It has always been a good experience.  

Review media 0
 FishingBooker Member recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
1 person finds this review helpful

FAQs about River Wanderer Outdoors

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Smoker Craft Phantom 202
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots
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