Damn Good Sturgeon Fishing Guides In Portland

The best sturgeon fishing trips in Portland are:

• Caleb's Guide Service
• Wade's World Fishing
• Columbia River Fishing Guides
• Take Down Fishing Guide Service
• Izzi's Big Mouth Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 sturgeon trips in Portland, and the most popular trips in the area are Portland Sturgeon Trip guided by , Sturgeon Catch and Release guided by , and Sturgeon Catch and Release Trip guided by .

Our guides in Portland are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4407 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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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for sturgeon in Portland as well as lake fishing.

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

Prices for sturgeon in Portland can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,750, but the average price for a half day trip for sturgeon in Portland is $750. The average price for a full day trip for sturgeon in Portland is $1,135.

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 sturgeon fishing in Portland is spring, and most anglers book their trips 16 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.