Damn Good Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters In Portland

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 chinook salmon trips in Portland, and the most popular trips in the area are Portland Sturgeon fishing guided by Matt, Portland Salmon and Steelhead guided by Caleb, and Columbia River Chinook Salmon guided by Jason.

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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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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for chinook salmon in Portland as well as flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Portland are trolling, cut bait fishing, and bottom fishing but drift fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for chinook salmon in Portland can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in Portland is $1,150. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in Portland is $1,353.

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 Portland is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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