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...

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(207 reviews)
Troutdale
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $280

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 207 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (171)
Crazy great day
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Angler rating
182
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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
64%
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Linda M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on September 23, 2025
Our experience with Capt. Barry was wonderful. He took two inexperienced women, of a certain age, and gave us a perfect day....
Linda M. recommends Sandy River Guide Service
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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
Overall

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...
Josh P. recommends Sandy River Guide Service
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Cheyenne C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on September 27, 2025
It was relaxing and fun, Barry was helpful with instructing and show were the spots where, also very friendly.
Cheyenne C. recommends Sandy River Guide Service
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DANIEL G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Barry knows the Sandy!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on September 15, 2025
He knows the Sandy river like the back of his hand.ย  Plus, he is the nicest guy ever.ย  A fun day on the water was had by...
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Damarius H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Barry did it again

VERIFIED   Special 8 hour trip for Damarius Harris on May 8, 2025
Hey fellow anglers this was my second trip with my captain Barry and let me tell you he did his job to perfection as always...
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