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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Mark W.
Sherwood, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 23, 2021
Great trip, I was lucky enough to catch my limit by 9:30am.ย  Crazy!ย  Good guide
Mark W. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Jeremy B.
Salem, 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 king and coho

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 30, 2021
Dave was an awesome guide put us on the fish we both tagged out great equipment will go back again
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Amber S.
Caldwell, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 24, 2021
It was cold and rainy but we had a a great time. Definitely will be coming back
Amber S. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Brandon T.
Portland, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two full days with Captain Dave

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 29, 2020
We met Captain Dave for two full day trips. We meshed like peas and carrots. The wind picked up in the afternoon and we had...
Brandon T. recommends Corkem Fishing Northwest - Columbia
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Kevin O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 18, 2022
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