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Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria 

4.9/5 (19 reviews)
 East Mooring Basin Boat Ramp, Astoria, OR 97103, USA, Astoria, OR 97103, United States

Caleb’s Guide Service offers fishing charters in Astoria, OR from August through September. Caleb has been fishing since his childhood and will draw on his experience to help you target a variety of species where they are biting the most at this time of year. Come aboard for some action-packed fishing and a great day on the water!

Welcome aboard a 25’ Alumaweld powered 200 HP Mercury engine. This craft has a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots and comes equipped with advanced fishing technology. On board you will find GPS, fishfinder, and fishing gear by Shimano and G. Loomis. Up to four passengers can fish comfortably aboard this boat and children are welcome.

While fishing the Columbia River and other coastal waters near Astoria you will be able to catch multiple species, from Salmon and Steelhead to Sturgeon. At this time of year, you can enjoy targeting Chinook Salmon during their fall run through the river. Caleb will take you where the fishing are biting most and you will target your catch by drift fishing, spinning, jigging, or trolling. You may keep your catch and Caleb will clean and fillet it for you.

Caleb’s Guide Service provides all the fishing gear you need. Just remember to bring a valid Oregon fishing license. When he’s not fishing in Astoria, you can find Caleb in Tillamook and Portland, wherever the fish are biting the most! Depending on fishing conditions, he may recommend a different location so you can get the most our of your experience.

Book your trip today and come aboard for an experience to member!

Caleb Runyan

Captain

Caleb Runyan

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

Most popular features:

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Caleb is an amazing fishing guide!
Good experienced guide
Spectacular Sturgeon Fishing
+36

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

93%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

93%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

94%

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Mark H.
Mark H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caleb is an amazing fishing guide!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 30, 2024

My family and I couldn't ask for a better fishing trip with Caleb. His knowledge and experience getting us on fish can not be matched. All the gear provided was top notch matched with his knowledge of the fishery provided us with a day we will never forget. We will definitely book again with Caleb. Thank you Caleb!

My family and I couldn't ask for a better fishing trip with Caleb. His knowledge and experience getting us on fish can not be matched. All the gear provided was top notch matched with his knowledge of the fishery provided us with a day we will never forget. We will definitely book again with Caleb. Thank you Caleb!  

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 Mark H. recommends Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria
Caleb Runyan
Caleb Runyan (The Captain)
Replied on September 3, 2024
Mark appreciate you guys, had a lot of fun with your family I sure hope we can do that again. Great job to you guys. Stay in touch and we will see you next time.

Carl H.
Carl H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good experienced guide

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on August 20, 2024

Caleb is a great guy and works hard to get you on fish. I plan to go with him again.

Caleb is a great guy and works hard to get you on fish. I plan to go with him again.  

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 Carl H. recommends Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria
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Caleb Runyan
Caleb Runyan (The Captain)
Replied on August 23, 2024
Thanks Carl had a great time with you guys on the boat. Enjoyed our conversation as well. Hope to have you along again soon.

David A.
David A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Learning and Bonding

VERIFIED

Half day trip on March 11, 2024

Caleb and Kyle were awesome (two drift boats!) We had such a great time! Grandson (8 yrs old) learning to fish (he caught one with help), adults learning techniques, possible in laws...with bonding time, caught Steelhead too! Caleb was very aware of the weather conditions as the weather was questionable up to the day and we caught a perfect window! Would recommend Caleb all day long! Thank you for your knowledge and a great experience.

Caleb and Kyle were awesome (two drift boats!) We had such a great time! Grandson (8 yrs old) learning to fish (he caught one with help), adults learning techniques, possible in laws...with bonding time, caught Steelhead too! Caleb was very aware of the weather conditions as the weather was questionable up to the day and we caught a perfect window! Would recommend Caleb all day long! Thank you for your knowledge and a great experience.  

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 David A. recommends Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria

Tara H.
Tara H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Spectacular Sturgeon Fishing

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip – Sturgeon on July 20, 2024

Our sturgeon fishing trip with Caleb was so much fun. We caught 15-18 sturgeon between the three if us. Caleb was an awesome guide and we had great conversation. Felt right at home with Caleb, would go out with him again.

Our sturgeon fishing trip with Caleb was so much fun. We caught 15-18 sturgeon between the three if us. Caleb was an awesome guide and we had great conversation. Felt right at home with Caleb, would go out with him again.  

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 Tara H. recommends Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria
Caleb Runyan
Caleb Runyan (The Captain)
Replied on July 29, 2024
Tara thanks so much. I had a great time with you guys. Very good conversation, I always appreciate that so much on trips. Your dad was a blast to have as well. Hope to see you guys again.

Paul T.
Paul T.

Hualapai, AZ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Caleb guide service

VERIFIED

Two person trip on August 18, 2023

Just a fantastic time. Very knowledgeable, knows what he’s doing, very professional and kind. His equipment was wonderful. All of it was working and his boat was outstanding no problems at all. I’d highly recommend him and his company. O by the way, my husband and I caught our limited. Paul and Pam Tucker from Kingman Arizona. Thank you Caleb

Just a fantastic time. Very knowledgeable, knows what he’s doing, very professional and kind. His equipment was wonderful. All of it was working and his boat was outstanding no problems at all. I’d highly recommend him and his company. O by the way, my husband and I caught our limited. Paul and Pam Tucker from Kingman Arizona. Thank you Caleb  

 Paul T. recommends Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria
Caleb Runyan
Caleb Runyan (The Captain)
Replied on August 20, 2023
Thank you guys I had a great time fishing with you. You are super fun couple. Great conversations and some fun fishing.I really do hope to Fish with you guys again in the future. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
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FAQs about Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria

What are the trip rates for Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria?

Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $250 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Sturgeon (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half day trip (5 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $500 per person - Crabbing trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per person - 2 person trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Private trip (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria?

When you book a trip with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria?

Trips booked with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and G. Loomis)
  • Live Bait (Fishing out cut bait and spinners with other artificial lures.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes fish are filleted and bagged)
  • Drinks (Water, soda, coffee upon request)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria offer?

Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Fishing on the Columbia out of Astoria oregon or Nehalem bay.)
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria offer?

Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria?

Top targeted fish species with Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria include:

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

Your captain

Caleb Runyan

Astoria, Oregon, United States

47 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
81 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2016
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

I started fishing When I was a young kid. The first thing I learned to do was fly fish then as I grew older I learned more and more techniques. Now I use my knowledge to teach others how to have a great time on the water. I love to help people catch there first Salmon or steelhead. Nothing is more rewarding than that. The opportunity of catching the fish of a lifetime every time a new fish is on the line has me coming back for more and always will.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury Optimax
Powered by
2 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Fishing on the Columbia out of Astoria oregon or Nehalem bay.

Lake Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano and G. Loomis

Live Bait

Fishing out cut bait and spinners with other artificial lures.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Yes fish are filleted and bagged

Drinks

Water, soda, coffee upon request

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

What the listing policies are

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.

Child Friendly

Recommended for age 6 and older

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

What’s biting in Astoria right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
SturgeonSturgeon
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