Willamette River Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters

Willamette River Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters

Top Willamette River Chinook Salmon Fishing Destinations

Best Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters in Willamette River

Chinook Salmon Fishing in Willamette River

Chinook Salmon
  • Size 10-50 lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats Inshore, Lake, River, Nearshore

(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)

Are you an angling enthusiast? Then a Willamette River Salmon fishing adventure has got to be on your bucket list! This freshwater fishing hotspot is home to three annual Salmon runs, including one of the most prized species around – the mighty “King” Chinook. In addition, the hard-fighting Coho can also be battled here. Where better to cast your line on a freshwater adventure?

What your Salmon fishing adventure on the river will look like entirely depends on when you visit, what you want to hook, and where you choose to depart from. Want to find a King on the end of your line? By far and away the best time to visit is during the spring Chinook Salmon run, with March and April being the most productive months. A Coho battle more your style? These fish can be found year-round, but September and October yield seriously spectacular results.
 
The Willamette River is the largest river in Oregon, and you’ll find Salmon species all throughout it and its many tributaries. This makes traveling alongside a local fishing guide a must! Your guide will know exactly where to take you to target the Salmon of your dreams. Trips along the river generally run in four- and eight-hour chunks, and are usually focused on catching one particular Salmon species, due to seasonality. 
 
The banks of the Willamette River are dotted with a whole host of departure points, from world-famous cities such as Portland to smaller fishing towns like Eugene and Corvallis. Generally, where you depart from won’t matter too much if you cast off on a charter, as you’ll be transported to the Salmon hotspots using your guide’s expert local knowledge. Choose your target Salmon and get ready to discover what a Willamette River fishing experience is all about!
 
The Willamette River is open year-round, but whether or not you’ll be able to keep your Salmon depends on the section of the river you’ll be fishing. Traveling with an experienced guide is the best way to ensure that you’ll be hooking (and keeping or releasing) your catch safely and legally. You’ll also be provided with all the fishing gear you need, which means all you need to bring along is a valid Oregon fishing license.
 

 

Willamette River Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Chinook Salmon fishing in Willamette River varies moderately throughout the year. High season is March to May. Low season is January and June to December. There is no closed season.
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What anglers said about Chinook Salmon Fishing in Willamette River

Salem area fishing can be hit or miss as Salemites know. But, folks, say yes to Oregon coastal river fishing! And, use Chicken Little! Capt Logan has your back! Trust me, 60-90 minutes back to Salem goes by in a flash when you catch your limit with your kid!
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Salem area fishing can be hit or miss as Salemites know. But, folks, say yes to Oregon coastal river fishing! And, use Chicken Little! Capt Logan has your back! Trust me, 60-90 minutes back to Salem goes by in a flash when you catch your limit with your kid!
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Chicken Littleโ€™s Guide Service

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