River Wanderer Outdoors 

4.8/5 (9 reviews)
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 100 Industrial Ave, Astoria, OR 97103, United States

River Wanderer Outdoors 

4.8/5 (9 reviews)
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100 Industrial Ave
Astoria, OR, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Jerod is a great guide!
September fishing trip
Birthday fish
+9

Angler rating

7
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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 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Quinn K.
Quinn K.
5.0/5

Oct 3, 2025

Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private

Jerod is a great guide!

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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
 Quinn K. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
 Quinn K. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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Jon R. R.
Jon R. R.
5.0/5

Sep 27, 2025

Fall Columbia River Coho Shared

Birthday fish

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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
 Jon R. R. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
 Jon R. R. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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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!

Patrick S.
Patrick S.
5.0/5

Sep 28, 2025

Dungeness Crab Shared

September fishing trip

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 Patrick S. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
 Patrick S. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
Thank you! i really enjoyed taking you out! That crab looked delicious. i hope to see you back for more adventures.

James L.
James L.
5.0/5

Aug 31, 2025

Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared

We got on the fish pretty fast. We caught Coho Chinook and rockfish.

VERIFIED

The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.

The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.  

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 James L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
 James L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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Trip availability and prices

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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
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 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 18 - Sep 21
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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 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 7 - Oct 31
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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 6
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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
Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho Private
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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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

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Jerod is a great guide!
September fishing trip
Birthday fish
+9

Angler rating

7
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 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Quinn K.
Quinn K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Jerod is a great guide!

VERIFIED
NEW

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...  

 Quinn K. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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Jon R. R.
Jon R. R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Birthday fish

VERIFIED
NEW

Fall Columbia River 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...  

 Jon R. R. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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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!

Patrick S.
Patrick S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Dungeness Crab Shared on September 28, 2025

 

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 Patrick S. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2025
Thank you! i really enjoyed taking you out! That crab looked delicious. i hope to see you back for more adventures.

James L.
James L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We got on the fish pretty fast. We caught Coho Chinook and rockfish.

VERIFIED

Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho Shared on August 31, 2025

The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.

The captain is happy to answer any questions and is just all around a cool guy.  

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 James L. recommends River Wanderer Outdoors
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on 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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FAQs about River Wanderer Outdoors

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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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