Captain
Caleb Runyan

Member since May 2016 Portland, United States
Background
I started fishing When I was a young kid. The first thing I learned to do was fly fish then as I grew older I learned more and more techniques. Now I use my knowledge to teach others how to have a great time on the water. I love to help people catch there first Salmon or steelhead. Nothing is more rewarding than that. The opportunity of catching the fish of a lifetime every time a new fish is on the line has me coming back for more and always will.
Techniques
I love to fish for salmon and steelhead with whatever they will bite. Fishing gear bait or fly fishing are the main ways I fish. It just depends on when where and what is working best.

Hey, I'm Captain Caleb Runyan

Portland, United States
Background
I started fishing When I was a young kid. The first thing I learned to do was fly fish then as I grew older I learned more and more techniques. Now I use my knowledge to teach others how to have a great time on the water. I love to help people catch there first Salmon or steelhead. Nothing is more rewarding than that. The opportunity of catching the fish of a lifetime every time a new fish is on the line has me coming back for more and always will.
Techniques
I love to fish for salmon and steelhead with whatever they will bite. Fishing gear bait or fly fishing are the main ways I fish. It just depends on when where and what is working best.
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Caleb’s Guide Service - Portland

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Portland
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Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria

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Astoria
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Caleb's Guide Service - Tillamook

Tillamook
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Caleb's Guide Service - Depoe Bay

Depoe Bay
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Caleb's Guide Service Nehalem

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Fishing Reports

Spring chinook are here
Spring chinook are here
Mar 15, 2021 Portland
Get your hands on the best tasting salmon there is! Good day and beautiful weather.
Winter steelhead are here
Winter steelhead are here
Jan 6, 2021 Portland
Winter steehead are starting to show up in the local rivers around Portland and the northern Oregon coast. This fish was from recently on a local river in Portland. What a beautfiul chrome fish! Winter steehead fishing in my opinion is the most enjoyable fishing we have all year. Get a trip booked before your too late!
Sturgeon sction
Sturgeon sction
Nov 26, 2020 Portland
Catch and release sturgeon trips are always a blast. This us a great time of year to get out and chase these prehistoric fish. This was a recent trip with some great customers. They had a blast and also helped rescue a lost dog during the trip as well!
Columbia river salmon fishing
Columbia river salmon fishing
Aug 15, 2020 Portland
Fishing in Astoria on the columbia river has opened with solid fishing! This year is differnt in years past as the season has just opened. In previous years the season opens at the begining of August. Chinook are in the system. Some days fishing seems easy and the chinook are there for the taking and other days we have to work a little harder to find our fish. These are the best fighiting salmon around. Get in on the best fishing oregon has to offer!
Sunny days and Winter steelhead
Sunny days and Winter steelhead
Feb 23, 2020 Portland
What great weather! The weather this past week could not have been any better for late febuary. Oh dont worry the steelhead fishing was also pretty good as well! With the rivers on the drop some had more fish in them than others. But we were able to put together a few good days fishing. When the fish are in spots they seem to be pretty agressive towards our gear fishing beads, worms, and jigs. These fish fight hard! You cant ask for a better quality fish. Steelhead are the best looking fish on the planet. Get out for winter steelhead before the seasons over!
Chinook salmon fishing
Chinook salmon fishing
Aug 19, 2019 Astoria
When it comes to chinook salmon fishing in the lower 48 it does not get any better! With more fish around than most of us expected, it has been a great month! Now get ready for coho to be in the river in September. Everything is pointing to continued good salmon fishing this fall.

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Fishing with Caleb
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Catch intended fish
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Julie A.
Vancouver, WA
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Half day trip with Captain Caleb

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 31, 2020
We planned a half day trip with Captain Caleb.  Captain Caleb was energetic and knowledgeable.  He was always responsive...
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Adam K.
Sacramento, CA
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Great guide, fun day.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 1, 2020
Young, high energy guide who knows the area extremely well. Very judicious about getting on fish- has a full understanding...
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Paul G.
San Diego, CA
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Fishing with Caleb

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 25, 2020
Caleb was very knowledgeable of the fishing areas, and the bait.  Equipment was excellent.  We caught a lot of fish which...
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Dustin C.
United States
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Full day with Caleb

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 19, 2020
What an amazing experience! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Caleb put us on fish all day long. He was willing to...
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Kelvin B.
United States
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Full day trip with Caleb

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2020
Had a great time ... Caleb put us on fish first thing ... limited out and lost a few too ... Thanks Caleb we all had a blast...
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