As a local guide, I work year round to hone my skills in order to maximize Astoria's world class fishing opportunities. Fishing these waters has been the time of my life and I love sharing that joy and experience with my clients.
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Ling Cod, Rockfish, Sturgeon and Dungeness Crab all find their way to my boat every year. The scenic and historic waters of the Lower Columbia are a great background for a day on the water whether you are fishing or just sightseeing.
Families, groups of old friends, and individuals just looking for a day on the water are all welcome. It doesn't matter if you've never held a fishing rod before or if you've been fishing for decades, I am excited to help you find your adventure in the waters that I know and love.
Come wander the river and ocean with me!
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4.9
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Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
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Quinn Kuranz
5.0
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Jerod is a great guide!
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 3, 2025 • 3 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 6, 2025
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!
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James Wong
5.0
Verified
end if season massive catch
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 17, 2025 • 4 adults
captain jared got us on some intense action, we got hook up on fresh water coho and salt water coho, at least a dozen bites, three wilds and 5 keepers. would have limited out if it were not for a few missed opportunities. Captain Jared is knowledgeable on the water, ive always believed that if you have a deep appreciation for the work and treat it as a craft, you get the right results. Captain Jared has this sense about him around the bouy 10 and the surrounding regions. thanks again, i will be sure to call you next year!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Thank you so much! You guys were a lot of fun on the water! It looks like you had an awesome dinner too! I loved seeing Marcellus bark at the seals to keep them away!!!! I can't wait to see you again.
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Jon Ray Reneda
5.0
Verified
Birthday fish
Fall Astoria Coho Shared on September 27, 2025 • 2 adults
I booked last minute the day before for a surprise birthday present. My girlfriend and I had the greatest time catching coho’s. Lots of fish were caught between us although not all them went in the boat due to my reeling technique and to throw it out there for an excuse the sea lions lol. We ended the day with plenty of fish to take home. Jared our guide is the best, he made sure we got the action and we for sure got it. The day was amazing. At the end of the trip, he even filleted the fish for us! 10/10 would book again.
Response from Captain
September 28, 2025
i had so much fun with you guys. even though those darn seals and sea lions got in our way! i hope you catch a lot more fish with those eggs!! see you again soon!
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Tanya Raether
5.0
Verified
Got lots of Crab!
Dungeness Crab Private on November 9, 2025 • 3 adults
Trip was great! Went home with 36 crab but caught plenty more! Captain was super cool and knowledgeable! He also gave us info on how to get the crab home since were from WI. Got it cooked and shipped home the same day! Cooked a few at the cabin when we got home and they were delicious!
Response from Captain
November 10, 2025
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I'm really glad you enjoyed your dinner. I hope you make a trip to Astoria a regular thing for you guys, I'd love to get you out for some more adventures!
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James Lyons
5.0
Verified
We got on the fish pretty fast. We caught Coho Chinook and rockfish.
Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults
The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
ii had a fun time with you guys. it was an awesome day and that Rockfish was a fun surprise!
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Dungeness Crab Shared - 6:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared - 7:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared - 9:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared - 10:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 10:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared - 11:00 AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 11:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Shared - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Columbia Spring Chinook Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 17 - Apr 8
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Lingcod & Rockfish Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Aug 10
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 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
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Sep 6
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Fall Astoria Coho Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Oct 31
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Catch & Release Sturgeon Shared
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jul 31
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Dungeness Crab Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Dec 31
US $500
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
Mar 15 - Apr 8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $900
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Fall Astoria Coho Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Oct 31
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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 6
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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
Apr 1 - Jul 31
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating
4.9
10 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (21)
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All reviews (10)
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Quinn Kuranz
5.0
Verified
Jerod is a great guide!
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 3, 2025 • 3 adults
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!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 6, 2025
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!
0
James Wong
5.0
Verified
end if season massive catch
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 17, 2025 • 4 adults
captain jared got us on some intense action, we got hook up on fresh water coho and salt water coho, at least a dozen bites, three wilds and 5 keepers. would have limited out if it were not for a few missed opportunities. Captain Jared is knowledgeable on the water, ive always believed that if you have a deep appreciation for the work and treat it as a craft, you get the right results. Captain Jared has this sense about him around the bouy 10 and the surrounding regions. thanks again, i will be sure to call you next year!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
October 20, 2025
Thank you so much! You guys were a lot of fun on the water! It looks like you had an awesome dinner too! I loved seeing Marcellus bark at the seals to keep them away!!!! I can't wait to see you again.
0
Jon Ray Reneda
5.0
Verified
Birthday fish
Fall Astoria Coho Shared on September 27, 2025 • 2 adults
I booked last minute the day before for a surprise birthday present. My girlfriend and I had the greatest time catching coho’s. Lots of fish were caught between us although not all them went in the boat due to my reeling technique and to throw it out there for an excuse the sea lions lol. We ended the day with plenty of fish to take home. Jared our guide is the best, he made sure we got the action and we for sure got it. The day was amazing. At the end of the trip, he even filleted the fish for us! 10/10 would book again.
Response from Captain
September 28, 2025
i had so much fun with you guys. even though those darn seals and sea lions got in our way! i hope you catch a lot more fish with those eggs!! see you again soon!
0
Tanya Raether
5.0
Verified
Got lots of Crab!
Dungeness Crab Private on November 9, 2025 • 3 adults
Trip was great! Went home with 36 crab but caught plenty more! Captain was super cool and knowledgeable! He also gave us info on how to get the crab home since were from WI. Got it cooked and shipped home the same day! Cooked a few at the cabin when we got home and they were delicious!
Response from Captain
November 10, 2025
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I'm really glad you enjoyed your dinner. I hope you make a trip to Astoria a regular thing for you guys, I'd love to get you out for some more adventures!
0
James Lyons
5.0
Verified
We got on the fish pretty fast. We caught Coho Chinook and rockfish.
Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared on August 31, 2025 • 2 adults
The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
ii had a fun time with you guys. it was an awesome day and that Rockfish was a fun surprise!
0
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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boatsCapacity
5 personsBoat length
21 ftYear built
2015Boat manufacturer
Smoker Craft Phantom 202Boat type
Aluminum fishingEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 115HPMax cruising speed
22 knots