Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures fishes Astoria in August. One month packed with action at the mouth of the Columbia River. Where these river banks touch the Pacific Ocean, that’s where prime time fishing takes place.

Captain Rod of Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures fishes this mighty river all year round. He spends most of his time near Portland, and takes anglers on fine fishing trips there. Then, when Astoria fishing is ripe in August, his nomadic charter moves there to do what it does best - help people land Salmon with comfort and precision.

If your trip takes place some other time during the year, you can still get this sought after captain. To find about his route, have a look at his other listings - just scroll down and click on his name.

When you hit Astoria with captain Rod, you’ll cast your lure from a 28’ Alumaweld Formula Vee aluminum fishing boat. Up to six anglers can come along. Equipped with pro navigational gadgets, the vessel will take you on a safe ride around these waters.

Then when rods get out, the fish will start biting. To reel them in you’ll need to make the line move the right way. Coho and Chinook Salmon - these beauties will put up a good fight, and make for a great dinner.

Novices and seasoned fishermen, this one is for you. If you want to see both Astoria and her rich fisheries, book your spot. Captain Rod will make sure you get what you came for!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Crabbing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 18 - Dec 15
    US $300
    Crabbing in beautiful Astoria. Depending on the tides will depend on when we start. Will be going after Dungeness crabs. These crabs can get very big and really good eating. Your allowed 12 crab per person. All you need is a shellfish license, food and drink and dress appropriately for the weather. Highly suggest rain gear.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Crab
    Crab
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 30
    US $450
    Whole day of Coho and Chinook on the Columbia River mouth. Here in Astoria, August is teeming with fish. If you want to catch your dream fish, join Captain Rod. The gear is provided on the boat, grab snacks and drinks, and come along. The captain will clean and fillet the catch for you, so if your grip is right, you'll be having a nice dinner in no time. Ocean trips open July 1st for Coho and Chinooks so if you're keen on going on the ocean, book your trip then.
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - Crabbing (6 hours)
  • US $225 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures- Astoria include:
  • Crab
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Rod Shulley
Warrenton, Oregon, United States
45 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Lingcod Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Alumaweld Formula Vee (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2019. Powered by 2 250HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Only for sturgeon

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with Rod
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Chinook salmon trip with Captain Rod
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Terry A.
Tacoma, WA
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Day trip with Captain Rod "Reel Em Up Fishing"

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho on July 27, 2023
The day started a little early at 5:00am. Took about 1/2 hour to get to our fishing spot.  Our groggy eyes were barely open...
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Benjamin L.
Pendleton, OR
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Full day Salmon trip Buoy 10

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho on August 27, 2023
We had a great experience with Captain Rod of Reel Em Up Fishing Adventures. He worked very hard to get us on the fish and...
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Sharon S.
McMinnville, OR
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho on September 3, 2023
Fantastic time fishing with Captain Rod for salmon.  My son’s 60th birthday with his two sons and brother-in-law.  They...
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Peyton L.
Loveland, CO
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Chinook salmon trip with Captain Rod

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho on August 17, 2023
First out of state fishing experience was great. Captain Rod made a constant effort to get us the best chance at catching something,...
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Steven S.
Elwood, UT
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Salmon fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho on September 2, 2023
We had a great time fishing with Rod, he was fun and patient with our group of beginners, he also has the experience and the...
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