What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Portland, Oregon for the first time?

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Patrck Aliano
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Went fishing with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon on June 10, 2025
Salmon was a total miss for us on the day we went, but pivoted to sturgeon where we caught shad bait that were fun to reel in and then we did catch a big sturgeon that was a monster! Columbia river can be windy and cold ad it was the day we went.

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Joseph Anderson
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on September 6, 2024
Fishing the Columbia River late in the season does not produce as many fish as earlier in the season. But it's a wonderful time on the river with great scenery. For us it was a time to spend with family enjoying the day together. The fish we caught were a bonus!

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Megan Sanders
Fort Ritner, IN
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on June 15, 2023
Nice heavy jacket and long sleeves to shed off when fishing in the morning. We had a 7 to 11 trip to Timothy Lake♡ Absolutely loved the peacefulness of the morning though drive was great! But service is spotty so make sure to write down your directions.

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Thomas Koester
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Went fishing with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon on October 4, 2022
To Look on fishingbooker.com to select the right fishing. It was great. Only the way to get a licence+harvest list is too complicated. It is still paper required. I think everything must go digital. Iam a German and I needed to go around to find a place where these papers could be printed out.

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Philip Gerdes
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Went fishing with Portland Salmon Guided Trip on June 16, 2025
Springers are not easy to catch so I would recommend if you want a better chance to catch fish, try the fall

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Dustin Gross
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Went fishing with Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR on June 14, 2025
Might not be the best time to get them, lots of folks were on the water and a few caught some hatchery's but not us. Winter and fall are better times to get those salmon and Steelheads.

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Joseph Daniels Jr
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Went fishing with NW Bound Outdoors on June 8, 2025
Make sure to go in the morning if it’s a warmer day. The fish are lethargic in the heat of the day

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Brian Peterson
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Went fishing with All American Guide Service – Portland on May 23, 2025
Bananas on a boat is considered bad luck. Wear layers because it's cold in the morning but warms up by the afternoon.

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David Etheredge
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Went fishing with FishAbility NW on April 26, 2025
Ok one never knows the exact day the fish are going to bite so. Watch the fish count and plan a trip when the count is above 500

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James Morse
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on September 14, 2024
Be prepared for cold days/mornings and be ready to be up early. Hit the weight room if your going for the Chinock!!

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Michael Anaya
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on September 23, 2023
It depends on rain and how many fish enter river during the run. Also if they start to let netting of drag boats it decreases your chance of a big fish. August to first week of September

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Nadine Whitfield
Beaverton, OR
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Went fishing with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon on September 2, 2022
Allow plenty of time to get from the airport to the coast. The best salmon fishing is near the mouth of the Columbia River or just offshore.

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Paul Whitaker
Brookfield, WI
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Went fishing with Rather B Fishing – Jet Boat Portland on April 17, 2019
I had never been fishing for Sturgeon and now I’m glad we did! Great suggestion by the Captain. Great action all day. Big fish!

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Bulichi Catalin
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Went fishing with Kevin Larson Guide Service – Spring Chinook on March 29, 2025
Not bitting too much - lots of food in that period so salmon is not interested in the bait

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Dawn Segan
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Went fishing with Hookin It Up Guide Service II on June 2, 2024
Dress for the weather and unexpected weather. Bring snacks and beverages and a great attitude!

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Monica Sorenson
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Went fishing with Rivertrek NW – Sturgeon Fishing on May 25, 2024
Bring your rain gear! Even in late May we still had a few showers throughout the day.

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Bruce Hatton
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on April 29, 2024
Find the right location, time of year, and the right captain for the best chance at great fishing.

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Kara Bader
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Went fishing with Rivertrek NW – Sturgeon Fishing on January 30, 2024
If you are fishing for sturgeon it is great (though it is catch and release in Jan).

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Bill Kuiper
Show Low, AZ
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on July 31, 2023
Talk to the charters and find out exactly what they can fish for at different times of the year.

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Bruce Turner
Olympia, WA
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Went fishing with FishAbility NW on July 8, 2023
Get a Good Captain. Captain Taylor was knowledgeable, prepared, & accommodating.

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Scott Lane
Grand Rapids, MN
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Went fishing with RiverTrek NW – King Salmon on May 23, 2023
Consider how to get to and from the designated pick up spot.taxi was the only way back.cost$80

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Pamela Ferguson-brey
Honolulu, HI
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Went fishing with 2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland on August 26, 2022
Yes. I went for the experience, not just the fish. The Columbia River and Portland are beautiful.