Damn Good Rockfish Fishing Charters In Astoria

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 rockfish trips in Astoria, and the most popular trips in the area are Buoy 10/Columbia River Salmon Trips guided by Matt, Salmon, Bottom Fish& Dungeness Crab guided by Craig, and Salmon, Bottom Fishing & Crab Pots guided by Jason.

Our guides in Astoria are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for rockfish in Astoria as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Astoria are trolling, cut bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but jigging and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices for rockfish in Astoria can range anywhere from about $640 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for rockfish in Astoria is $525. The average price for a full day trip for rockfish in Astoria is $1,464.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for rockfish fishing in Astoria is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Astoria, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Astoria. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Astoria.