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.
79
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Corkem Fishing Northwest

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(36 reviews)
Oregon City
Trips from US $175

Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(43 reviews)
Warrenton
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 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
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Brian H.
El Paso, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on June 10, 2022
Brian H. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest
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Eric E.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2021
Captain Dave is a friendly, competent guide who helped ensure that our trip was not only successful, but fun.ย  Iโ€™d gladly...
Eric E. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Kyle K.
Buckeye, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 13, 2019
Captain Dave took my son and I out with short notice. Met us promptly at the dock with the boat and gear all set up. All we...
Kyle K. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest
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Ron P.
Portland, OR
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 with captain Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 1, 2021
Beautiful day on the water catching was slow but we came home with fish because of captain Daveโ€™s experience. I say five...
Ron P. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Vince E.
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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Full day trip on my birthday

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon on September 23, 2020
Booked a full day trip with Dave and it was everything we could ask for. Caught our fish and Dave was both pleasant and patient...
Vince E. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest
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