Captain
Barry Buckland

Member since March 2018 Troutdale, United States
Background
Barry Buckland makes his living off the land, navigating rivers and catching Salmon and Steelhead. He connects anglers from all over the country to the beautiful Sandy River. He's very experienced and you can learn a lot from him, even if you're not a beginner angler. Join him and see why so many guests return to him year after year.
Techniques
Drift boat techniques..divers and bait..plugs & lures..casting spinners and baits...

Hey, I'm Captain Barry Buckland

Troutdale, United States
Background
Barry Buckland makes his living off the land, navigating rivers and catching Salmon and Steelhead. He connects anglers from all over the country to the beautiful Sandy River. He's very experienced and you can learn a lot from him, even if you're not a beginner angler. Join him and see why so many guests return to him year after year.
Techniques
Drift boat techniques..divers and bait..plugs & lures..casting spinners and baits...
212
Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Sandy River Guide Service

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(212 reviews)
Troutdale
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Trips from US $280

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (177)
Barry Rocks!
Barry Rocks!
Barry Rocks!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
65%
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Cameron T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Barry Rocks!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 27, 2025
I went out with Barry end of October. What a wonderful time! Barry was extremely, knowledgeable, friendly and patient. He brought...
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Donald H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Barry got my daughter on ~25 lb Chinook!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2025
My daughter lost a large salmon last trip and was looking for her โ€˜revengeโ€™ fish.ย  Barry recorded the 6 minute fight and...
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Josh P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No fish, learned so much and had so much fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 16, 2025
Unfortunately we did not get anything, not even a bite but the water was beautiful, Captain Barry was super patient and explains...
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Ryan J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sandy river fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on November 10, 2025
i had a great time fishing with captain Barry. he was very knowledgeable and knew where to find the fish.
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Craig F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Barry is the best!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on October 22, 2025
Caught 10 fish between me and another guy on the boat.ย  Barry knows that river better than anyone out there!
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