About Your Guide

Ken Klunder

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Quiet

Captain Ken is an expert Columbia and Willamette River guide who knows exactly where to find the Northwest’s most iconic fish. From chrome-bright salmon and steelhead to massive sturgeon, he uses proven techniques and deep local knowledge to put anglers on the bite. Fishing from a fully equipped 2023 Alumaweld, Ken delivers fun, productive trips for families and groups of all experience levels.

About Your Guide

Ken Klunder

Independent Guide

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Recent Reviews of Ken's Fishing Adventures

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Edward

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Ken was very knowledgeable
Put us on fish
We had a Great time on the water
Highly recommend

Edward

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Ken was very knowledgeable
Put us on fish
We had a Great time on the water
Highly recommend

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Trenton

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Our guidance captain Ken was excellent! Fishing with him everything was relaxing, calm and kicked back enjoyable. Boat was clean and all the gear was wonderful shape. He is a great guide highly recommended. Thanks for everything Ken, we really appreciate it.

Trenton

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Elizabeth

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Ken is amazing! He got us on fish and we had a great time! Ken knows how to fish the Columbia and the Willamette. I will definitely be chartering with him again!
He taught my son how to filet the fish we caught and my son loved it!

My son had the best 18th birthday!

Elizabeth

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Mattias

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My dad and I took an 8 hour guided trip on the Willamette. Ken is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and prepared. His equipment is all impressive and well maintained, he carefully explained safety procedures, he also happily shared a lot of valuable information with us about future fishing endeavors.
We caught a 20 inch “15 lb” silver salmon.
We will definitely book another trip with him, likely for springers!

Mattias

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Portland Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Drift Fishing

Light Tackle Fishing

Trolling

Type of Fishing

River

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid September 2026

I took out a group of 4 ladies today.
Here’s the 19lb chinook that she landed.
Season closes tomorrow unless we get an extension.
I will keep you posted.