River Wanderer Outdoors
River Wanderer Outdoors
Astoria, the Columbia River, and nearby ocean offer world class fishing opportunities and I enjoy sharing every one of them with my clients. As a local guide, I fish near Astoria year round.
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Oct 17, 2025
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private
end if season massive catch
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!
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...
Captain replied
Oct 3, 2025
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private
Jerod is a great guide!
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!
Jerod was a fantastic host and knowledgeable guide. He knew where to go to find fish and crab. We had multiple times where we...
Captain replied
Sep 27, 2025
Fall Astoria Coho Shared
Birthday fish
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.
I booked last minute the day before for a surprise birthday present. My girlfriend and I had the greatest time catching coho’s....
Captain replied
Nov 9, 2025
Dungeness Crab Private
Got lots of Crab!
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!
Trip was great! Went home with 36 crab but caught plenty more! Captain was super cool and knowledgeable! He also gave us info...
Captain replied
Jun 30, 2025
Lingcod & Rockfish Shared
Sturgeon Fishing
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...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
end if season massive catch
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 17, 2025
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!
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Jerod is a great guide!
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private on October 3, 2025
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!
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Birthday fish
Fall Astoria Coho Shared on September 27, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Got lots of Crab!
Dungeness Crab Private on November 9, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Sturgeon Fishing
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.
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