Captain
Dave Simpson

Member since March 2018 Oregon City, United States
Background
I have been fishing the waters of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. I landed in Oregon City, Oregon almost 25 years ago and started fishing the banks of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and have been hooked ever since. After working in a precision and metal forming/stamping operation for 27 years and raising my two children, my wife of 31 years and I decided it was time for me to follow my passion and share my love for fishing and great outdoors with others. I truly enjoy teaching the art and science behind fising to anyone who is interested in learning.
Techniques
I use a combination of the latest fishing techniques as well as proven methods of the past. I am the best at reading the water and knowing which technique will hook you that dream fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Dave Simpson

Oregon City, United States
Background
I have been fishing the waters of the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. I landed in Oregon City, Oregon almost 25 years ago and started fishing the banks of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers and have been hooked ever since. After working in a precision and metal forming/stamping operation for 27 years and raising my two children, my wife of 31 years and I decided it was time for me to follow my passion and share my love for fishing and great outdoors with others. I truly enjoy teaching the art and science behind fising to anyone who is interested in learning.
Techniques
I use a combination of the latest fishing techniques as well as proven methods of the past. I am the best at reading the water and knowing which technique will hook you that dream fish.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Oregon City
Trips from US $175
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(42 reviews)
Warrenton
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
Awesome fishing trip
Exceeded my expectations!
Truly AWESOME!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Angie M.
The Dalles, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just do it

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 3, 2023
We had so much fun . Are guide Dave Simpson was friendly, enthusiastic guide whose extensive fishing knowledge and love for...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 25, 2024
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Saad A.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with my daughter, what a blast!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 28, 2021
The captain had solid communication leading up to the event. On the day of, the captain was there early and we were given a...
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Jim R.
Olympia, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish on! With Captain Dave.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 14, 2022
Our experience with Captain Dave was great! Dave is an expert in the waters in the Columbia river and Coast fishing.  The...
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Garry W.
Talent, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with Dave and Eric

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2022
We limited out and had a great time with two very nice guys who treated us like friends. Dave was very calm and patient with...
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