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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Calebโ€™s Guide Service - Portland

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(48 reviews)
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Portland
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Caleb's Guide Service - Astoria

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Astoria
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Caleb's Guide Service - Tillamook

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Tillamook
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Caleb's Guide Service - Depoe Bay

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Depoe Bay
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Caleb's Guide Service Nehalem

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
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Wheeler
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Caleb's Guide Service โ€“ Columbia River Gorge

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Hood River
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Fishing Reports

Spring kings!
Spring kings!
Apr 23, 2025 Portland
Spring salmon are here and the weather is beautiful.
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Spring chinook are here
Spring chinook are here
Apr 6, 2025 Portland
Want a chance at the best tasting salmon on the planet? The season has started out a bit slow but is starting to pick up abd should only get better through the apring and early summer months. Now is your chance to catch dinner.
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Spring fishing fun. Many opportunities o
Spring fishing fun. Many opportunities o
Mar 13, 2025 Portland
Lots of fun left to be had winter steelhead fishing. With rain in the forecast we should see a fresh push of fish. We also have some spring chinook starting to show up in our rivers. So be sure to get out this spring for some of the best tasting salmon on the planet.
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Winter steelhead fun
Winter steelhead fun
Feb 4, 2025 Portland
Have had some good steelhead fishing recently. Weather has been cold but the fish are still biting. The season is really just starting out we should see the best fishing in febuary and March. Most of the fishing we do is bobber fishing and it's very active and fun for just about anyone who enjoys a good day on the water.
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2025 chrome
2025 chrome
Jan 3, 2025 Portland
New year and the steelhead are still beautiful and fresh. Rivers are full of water after a lot of rainfall in the NW the last few weeks. This should make for hopefully some decent fishing in the start to 2025 in January.
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Winter steelhead have arrived!
Winter steelhead have arrived!
Dec 17, 2024 Portland
What beautiful fish these chrome winter steelhead are. So fortunte to have these fish in the northwest. Its still early in the season but we have some fish showing up. Get your trip booked for some active fun fishing.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Caleb is great
Caleb is great
Great guide
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
86%
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Rolando Y.
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Best river fishing experience anywhere!

VERIFIED   Afternoon trip on April 5, 2025
Caleb is great! Very professional and knowledgable. Highly recommend! Will be back!
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Marshall C.
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Positivity!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 3, 2024
Started with a refreshing, honest, and positive outlook from the start. Caleb helped us keep our lines in the water and gave...
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Michael A. H.
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Great guide. Very friendly and helpful

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 3, 2025
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Pam A.
Excellent
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Excellent experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 14, 2024
Caleb was an excellent captain. Very knowledgeable, efficient and runs a tight ship.ย  Takes a keen interest in what he was...
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Michael G.
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5.0 / 5
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First in. First out.

VERIFIED   5 hour trip on October 10, 2024
Very happy with our trip with Caleb. He put us right on the fish. Fun and friendly guy with great gear and a clean boat. 10/10...
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