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

Corkem Fishing Northwest

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(35 reviews)
Oregon City
Trips from US $175

Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia

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
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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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Thomas A.
POTAWATAMI PK, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Adventure with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on August 4, 2023
We had an awesome, family adventure with Captain Dave. He catches fish!ย  Unforgettable.
Thomas A. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest
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Bryan W.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Salmon fishing with dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on August 11, 2022
This guide is super. We used different tackle and fished in a variety of locations including the mouth, buoy 10 and beyond...
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Shannon M.
Federal Way, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Dave Eng

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 15, 2021
We spent the morning catching sturgeon and my boys had so much fun! One after another the kids pulled fish out of the water....
Shannon M. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Luci V.
White City, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 2, 2023
Wonderful experience
Luci V. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Mike S.
Portland, OR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on June 20, 2023
Dave was greatโ€ฆwe got skunked on the day which hurts when you are paying $500 to fish but he was fantastic in getting us...
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