Damn Good Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters In Oregon

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 50 chinook salmon trips in Oregon, and the most popular trips in the area are Salmon Fishing & Crabbing Siletz guided by Bryan, Columbia River King Salmon Classic guided by Jeff, and Fall Run Rogue River Chinook guided by Chris.

Our guides in Oregon are rated a 5 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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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for chinook salmon in Oregon as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Oregon are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but trolling and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for chinook salmon in Oregon can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in Oregon is $1,056. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in Oregon is $1,481.

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 chinook salmon fishing in Oregon is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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