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A non-traditional start to Columbia Rive
A non-traditional start to Columbia Rive
August 1, 2025
Today was the official start of the Buoy 10 Fall Salmon Season in the river. I managed to pry Bobby out of bed at 4:30 this morning. After a stop at the mini-mart for breakfast burritos, it was off to the West Mooring Basin Marina. It’s been a busy few days so we prepped gear and our experimental setups before leaving. I like to have everything ready the night before. Since today was a “just father and son” outing, I let Bobby practice getting gear ready. I also let him drive the boat after I maneuvered it out of the marina. My initial plan was to start at trestle bay, check water temperature, and then start working lower. Like all plans, contact with reality didn’t oblige. We marked a few fish on the sonar and had a couple of strikes, but nothing stuck. Bobby’s patience reserves were already running low. It was time to abandon the river, head for the ocean, and chase some quick coho bites. As we ran around Clatsop Spit, past Ilwaco, and out towards the ocean, I kept looking for “the fleet”. There is usually a mass of boats at certain areas, however the Church Hole was nearly empty. The same went for Chinook, and Ilwaco. The firing line only had a handful of boats on it. We crossed the bar and headed out to the 50′ mark off of the Cape Disappointment lighthouse. In life, there are many times when you think you’re being original but you really aren’t. This was one of those times. Nearly the entire fleet dotted the ocean between Long Beach and the CR Buoy. All I could think of was the speed at which this year’s ocean coho quota would disappear. We swapped out anything with a treble hook and put our gear down. Herring and a triangle for me and my experimental homemade spinner and Salmon fly combo behind a 360 for Bobby. I started trolling for the nearest seam. The slack tide didn’t help with finding them, but I spotted a potential spot with a few birds. The bait rising was a good sign. Bobby’s rod was the first to go down, but the fish popped off before it got to the boat. We had another couple of quick takedowns and then a pause for about 10 minutes. The patience reserve started running down. Bobby, started teasing me. “How about you get us on the fish”. Before I could reply, I saw my herring rod take a dive and then lift back up again. As soon as my rod bounced back, Bobby’s rod buried itself in the rod holder. Just as Bobby was yelling “I have a fish”, my rod tip pointed towards the water and started peeling drag. Double! I did my best to get my fish in quickly and netted it. A wild coho was on the other end. I rushed to get the hooks out and the fish released before Bobby could get his to the boat. WIth the wild fish safely released and darting away, I turned towards the other side of the boat. I slipped the net under a nice 7 lb hatchery silver with the salmon fly dangling from it’s mouth. Bobby had his first keeper. The tide shifted and the seam started to develop more. The sonar read nearly 60 feet but was marking fish off to the side. A couple of other boats were near us. We passed one that I had fished next to for summer Chinook upriver earlier this season. His brother is another fishing guide. We passed them on the same seam while they slowed down to get a fish in the boat. My rod went down again and another wild ended up being released. One more take and I finally was on the board with a 5 lb hatchery coho. A few minutes later, Bobby’s rod went down and he was limited out with two coho. Each one was around 7 lbs. I eyed a cluster of boats that was further west, probably trolling over 100 feet of water. I knew there were Chinook there, and we hadn’t seen one all day. I also didn’t want to leave a spot that had fish and almost no other boats. Before I made up my own mind, the decision was made for me. I had let about 30 feet on the line counter on my bait rod. The line counter was passing 45 and the rod was folded over. The fish dove deep and I thought “King!” I did my best to hold the tip low and reel. This fish was giving me no mercy. The fish took three long runs before coming to the surface. I adjusted the drag and started working it closer to the boat. Bobby slowed down the trolling motor. He turned the boat towards the fish like I taught him. This maneuver makes it easier to keep the fish on the side of the boat rather than near the props. The fish saw through our move and dove for the back of the boat anyways. I wrestled the fish back out to the side, reeled down to the bead and lifted. The fish was exhausted and Bobby slipped the net under it. What I thought was a king turned out to be an 11 lb hatchery Coho. Limiting out on the biggest fish of the day always feels good, and today was no exception. The ocean remained relatively calm with just a bit of ebb chop going over the bar. I had another opportunity to teach Bobby about bar crossings. He drove the boat all the way to the marina entrance. He practiced managing the throttle in swells, and navigating using the chart plotter wh
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What anglers said about fishing in Oregon

Dress warm, and I was happy that I brought rain gear and rubber boots for the boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress warm, and I was happy that I brought rain gear and rubber boots for the boat.
Josh Sutch Guide Service LLC
Josh Sutch Guide Service LLC
Communicate with your captain before your trip, to ensure you are fully ready with everything you need and have the correct meeting place and time. He’ll provide the information you’ll need to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Communicate with your captain before your trip, to ensure you are fully ready with everything you need and have the correct meeting place and time. He’ll provide the information you’ll need to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
SOA Charters - Coos Bay
SOA Charters - Coos Bay
Fish with no one else besides Captain Gerg Niles on All Depth Charters! Period!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish with no one else besides Captain Gerg Niles on All Depth Charters! Period!
All Depth Charters
All Depth Charters
Absolutely! It is important to remember which dates you are and aren't allowed to keep Chinook and wild Coho though because you may have to release some. Just check the regulations but our Captain knew what we could and couldn't catch of course.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! It is important to remember which dates you are and aren't allowed to keep Chinook and wild Coho though because you may have to release some. Just check the regulations but our Captain knew what we could and couldn't catch of course.
All Depth Charters
All Depth Charters
Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable captain, comfortable boat and cooperative weather!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable captain, comfortable boat and cooperative weather!
Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook
Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook
Great area to fish in the ocean. Bring Rain gear just in case weather changes. Better to be safe than sorry. Your fishing trip might not be as memorable if you are wet and cold.Had a great time for our first.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great area to fish in the ocean. Bring Rain gear just in case weather changes. Better to be safe than sorry. Your fishing trip might not be as memorable if you are wet and cold.Had a great time for our first.
Every Tide Guide Service LLC
Every Tide Guide Service LLC
Bring warm clothes and rain gear. You need a license (e-tag) through Oregon dept of fish and wildlife. Get the app. Licenses are $26 for out of state resident for one day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring warm clothes and rain gear. You need a license (e-tag) through Oregon dept of fish and wildlife. Get the app. Licenses are $26 for out of state resident for one day.
Brock Johnson’s Guide Service – Warrenton
Brock Johnson’s Guide Service – Warrenton
If you are not sure which boat to go out on. This is a home run had the boat limited out in 90 minutes very fun time wife loved the trip she was nervous at first but Lyle commed her nerves and had a great time she’s only complaint is her arm is sore from all the relling in fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you are not sure which boat to go out on. This is a home run had the boat limited out in 90 minutes very fun time wife loved the trip she was nervous at first but Lyle commed her nerves and had a great time she’s only complaint is her arm is sore from all the relling in fish.
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Be ready to layer your clothing for an early time on the water. It can be chilly at best. Get some sleep the night before if possible.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready to layer your clothing for an early time on the water. It can be chilly at best. Get some sleep the night before if possible.
Pacific Roots Adventures
Pacific Roots Adventures
Salmon weren’t biting, but Sturgeon were biting still. Also depends on the day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Salmon weren’t biting, but Sturgeon were biting still. Also depends on the day.
2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Talk to your guide before booking your get a feel for the atmosphere of the trip!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Talk to your guide before booking your get a feel for the atmosphere of the trip!
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Good Time Charlie Sportfishing
Depending on what you want to catch, I would recommend checking to make sure it’s in prime season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Depending on what you want to catch, I would recommend checking to make sure it’s in prime season.
Rippin Lips II Guide Service
Rippin Lips II Guide Service
Take dramamine the night before. My son and I were fine but brother got a little seasick.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take dramamine the night before. My son and I were fine but brother got a little seasick.
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Prospector's Fishing Adventures
Make sure the boat uses a fish finder to locate bottom fish. If you have men and women in your group, make sure the boat has a bathroom. If you go on a smaller boat be sure to use motion sickness medicine.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Make sure the boat uses a fish finder to locate bottom fish. If you have men and women in your group, make sure the boat has a bathroom. If you go on a smaller boat be sure to use motion sickness medicine.
Pastime Fishing Adventures – Offshore
Pastime Fishing Adventures – Offshore
Take a trip with Hunter, you will not regret it. He was a great captain and made the day so much fun. We will definitely be back again.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a trip with Hunter, you will not regret it. He was a great captain and made the day so much fun. We will definitely be back again.
Every Tide Guide Service LLC
Every Tide Guide Service LLC
Listen to your captain and prepare your self so you don’t get sea sick and it will be a great trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to your captain and prepare your self so you don’t get sea sick and it will be a great trip.
Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun
Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun
Everything is great just remember weather gear as it can pop up at anytime.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Everything is great just remember weather gear as it can pop up at anytime.
Woodys Northwest Fishing&Fun – Tillamook Bay
Woodys Northwest Fishing&Fun – Tillamook Bay
Yes I would recommend this to anglers fishing in Portland for the first time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes I would recommend this to anglers fishing in Portland for the first time
2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
2 Net Fishing Guide LLC – Portland
Yes, it’s fishing and this day was SANDO but that’s a possibility from time to time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, it’s fishing and this day was SANDO but that’s a possibility from time to time.
Guided Fishing Trip - Full Day or Half Day
Guided Fishing Trip - Full Day or Half Day
Springers are not easy to catch so I would recommend if you want a better chance to catch fish, try the fall
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Springers are not easy to catch so I would recommend if you want a better chance to catch fish, try the fall
Portland Salmon Guided Trip
Portland Salmon Guided Trip