Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures 

5.0/5 (15 reviews)
 Northeast Marine Drive, Portland, OR 97211, United States
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Make Memories on the Water with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures!

Looking for a fun-filled day of fishing with your family, friends, or kids? Join Captain Rod on the Columbia and Willamette rivers for an unforgettable fishing adventure! Whether you're chasing the delicious Springer Chinook salmon or battling a powerful sturgeon, this trip is designed for all ages and experience levels.

A Guide You Can Trust – Captain Rod
With over 30 years of fishing experience in Oregon waters, Captain Rod knows the best fishing spots and is dedicated to making your trip exciting, stress-free, and full of great memories. Whether you're an experienced angler or brand new to fishing, he’ll ensure everyone has a fantastic time!

A Hassle-Free, All-Inclusive Fishing Trip!
Leave the gear to us! Your trip includes:
✅ Rods, reels, tackle, and bait – everything you need to fish!
✅ Fish filleting service – take home your fresh catch, hassle-free!
✅ A comfortable 28’ Alumaweld boat with a covered top and heater
✅ Room for up to 6 anglers – perfect for family outings and group trips!

What Can You Catch?
🎣 March–June: Reel in the famous Springer Chinook salmon—Oregon’s best-tasting fish!
🎣 Catch & Release Sturgeon Fishing: Experience the thrill of battling these prehistoric giants!
🎣 Combo Trips: Get the best of both worlds with a salmon and sturgeon fishing adventure!

We fish in the Portland and Scappoose areas, making it easy for families, friends, and groups to enjoy an exciting day on the water together.

What to Bring?
🧃 Snacks & drinks to enjoy on the boat
🎣 A cooler to take your fish home
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (rain gear, gloves, etc.)
📸 A camera to capture all the fun moments!
🎟 A fishing license – Captain Rod can help with all your licensing needs!

Want Even More Adventure?
Check out Captain Rod's other listings for Buoy 10 salmon trips and crabbing in Astoria, Oregon and rockfish/crabbing in Tillamook, Oregon.

Rod Shulley

Captain

Rod Shulley

12 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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6 Hour – Catch and Release Sturgeon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $400 
8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jun 15
Price for 2 people
US $450 
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (11)

8 hour trip with Captain Rod - incredible!
8 hour trip with Captain Rod - incredible!
8 hour trip with Captain Rod - incredible!
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Angler rating

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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

79%

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Heath S.
Heath S.

Mesa, AZ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best Fishing Trip Ever!

VERIFIED

6 Hour – Catch and Release Sturgeon on April 23, 2023

Me and 3 friends scheduled a sturgeon trip with Captain Rod, and had an amazing time! Sturgeon was a bucket list fish of mine and Rod helped us check that box, and then some! It wasn't more than 10 minutes after we anchored that we started getting bites! Rod explained what to look for, and how to set the hook, and we started reeling them in! Between the 4 of us, we pulled in over 30 sturgeon ranging in size from little 18 inch disks, all the way up to a 6 foot long sturgeon that needed multiple guys to help reel in, and we couldn't get in the boat! Everyone had a great time, and we would highly recommend Rod to anyone looking for an adventure!

Me and 3 friends scheduled a sturgeon trip with Captain Rod, and had an amazing time! Sturgeon was a bucket list fish of mine and Rod helped us check that box, and then some! It wasn't more than 10 minutes after we anchored that we started getting bites! Rod explained what to look for, and how to set the hook, and we started reeling them in! Between the 4 of us, we pulled in over 30 sturgeon ranging in size from little 18 inch disks, all the way up to a 6 foot long sturgeon that needed multiple...  

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 Heath S. recommends Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures
Rod Shulley
Rod Shulley (The Captain)
Replied on April 25, 2023
Thank you Heath for Booking with me. I had a good time with all of you. Glad you all had a great time.

Lori C.
Lori C.

Milwaukie, Oregon

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

8 hour trip with Captain Rod - incredible!

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on May 1, 2023

From the date/time of booking Rod was in communication with us. We were able to secure the perfect day for fishing. Rod is friendly and super knowledge about all things fishing. It was an absolute pleasure to fish with him all day. He was patient and kind with my ASD kiddo. His boat is clean and has everything! He answered all of my dumb questions and didn't seem too embarrassed by how excited I was to see a sturgeon for the first time ;) My son and I look forward to going out with Rod again for more fishing adventures!

From the date/time of booking Rod was in communication with us. We were able to secure the perfect day for fishing. Rod is friendly and super knowledge about all things fishing. It was an absolute pleasure to fish with him all day. He was patient and kind with my ASD kiddo. His boat is clean and has everything! He answered all of my dumb questions and didn't seem too embarrassed by how excited I was to see a sturgeon for the first time ;) My son and I look forward to going out with Rod again...  

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 Lori C. recommends Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures

Blake F.
Blake F.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spinger trip with Captain Rod

8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on April 25, 2023

Highly recommend this package. Had a great time catching springers with Captain Rod. The boat had a covered area and plenty of room for my group of 5. The equipment supplied was nice and clean. We all had a great time. Can't wait until our next trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Highly recommend this package. Had a great time catching springers with Captain Rod. The boat had a covered area and plenty of room for my group of 5. The equipment supplied was nice and clean. We all had a great time. Can't wait until our next trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  

 Blake F. recommends Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures

Coralee B.
Coralee B.

Vancouver, Washington

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience!

8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on April 25, 2023

We had an awesome time getting fishing for salmon! This experience is one that you won’t forget with everything you need!

We had an awesome time getting fishing for salmon! This experience is one that you won’t forget with everything you need!  

 Coralee B. recommends Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures

Amber F.
Amber F.

Arizona City, Arizona

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Springer Trip with Rod

8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on April 25, 2023

Rod is a great fishing guide. Highly recommend this package!

Rod is a great fishing guide. Highly recommend this package!  

 Amber F. recommends Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures

FAQs about Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures

What are the trip rates for Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures?

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $200 per person - 6 Hour – Catch and Release Sturgeon (6 hours)
  • US $225 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures?

When you book a trip with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures?

Trips booked with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures offer?

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Columbia River, Willamette River)
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing (Nehalem bay, Astoria, Tillamook bay )
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures offer?

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures include:

  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Shad
  • Sturgeon

Meet your captain

Rod Shulley

Portland, Oregon, United States

ID & license verified
49 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2017

Captain Rod likes seeing other people catch fish as much as he likes reeling in one himself. The excitement and thrill of the chase is what drives him to provide professional service. After taking a fishing trip at the age of 15, he got hooked on angling, and ever since has been fishing in the area, taking others outdoors and having fun while doing it. He'll provide help and information, so you can focus on pure fishing.

Fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Shad
Shad
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld Formula Vee
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
34 knots

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Columbia River, Willamette River

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nehalem bay, Astoria, Tillamook bay

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Wireless Trolling Motor

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How to pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Portland right now

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Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
SturgeonSturgeon
2 people are looking at this charter.