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
(186 reviews)
Portland
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Trips from US $175
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Astoria
Trips from US $150
Just added to our fleet
Hood River
Trips from US $250
Just added to our fleet
Irrigon
Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 194 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (226)
First Sturgeon Ever!!!
First Sturgeon Ever!!!
Great first day fishing
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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
80%
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Jai B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Jim L.
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 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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William H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First Sturgeon Ever!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sturgeon 1 Angler on September 18, 2025
Ken has good equipment and a nice boat to ensure that if I hooked a sturgeon, I had the best chance to get it to the boat....
William H. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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Amanda D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sturgeon Shared on March 7, 2025
We flew in from MN to visit my uncle over my birthday. We love fishing for lake sturgeon and have always wanted to try white...
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Pamela P.
Troutdale, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Salmon Shared on July 22, 2025
The captain was a very friendly, nice guy. You can tell he really enjoys fishing and knows a lot about it. We enjoyed fishing...
Pamela P. recommends 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC โ€“ Portland
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