Captain
Ken Burns

Member since June 2019 Portland, United States
Background
There's nothing like fishing with an experienced angler that knows all the best fishing holes in the area, and that's exactly who Captain Ken Burns is. With 40 years of fishing experience, he has the understanding and knowledge necessary to put you on the bite. Capt. Ken believes that fishing is for everyone and he loves sharing the beauty of being on the water with his customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Ken Burns

Portland, United States
Background
There's nothing like fishing with an experienced angler that knows all the best fishing holes in the area, and that's exactly who Captain Ken Burns is. With 40 years of fishing experience, he has the understanding and knowledge necessary to put you on the bite. Capt. Ken believes that fishing is for everyone and he loves sharing the beauty of being on the water with his customers.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(192 reviews)
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Portland
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $175
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5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 200 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (233)
Outstanding Sturgeon Trip!
Outstanding Sturgeon Trip!
Amazing experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
79%
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Jim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT Experience w/Captain Ken!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon Shared on June 13, 2025
Fishing with Captain Ken was a great way to celebrate my brotherโ€™s 75th birthday. Spending 6+ hours on the Willamette River...
Jim L. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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Myles H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Outstanding Sturgeon Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - Sturgeon Private trip on May 25, 2026
Captain Ken was extremely knowledgeable and led us on an outstanding Sturgeon trip. Fishing up and down the Willamette River...
Myles H. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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Nick R.
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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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Fishing 6 Angler on April 2, 2026
Captain Burns was sensational! Communicated throughout the days leading up to the trip and answered every question we had before...
Nick R. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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Jai B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sturgeon Shared on July 13, 2025
What a great fishing trip!!!! Our guide Ken Was so knowledgeable and friendly that we Are saving his information for next time...
Jai B. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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John F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Ken is the best!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Salmon Private on April 14, 2026
Will absolutely be booking with Ken in the future! Slow day for fish, but we knew that going in. Besides that, we could not...
John F. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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