Damn Good Chinook Salmon Fishing Guides In The Columbia River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 chinook salmon trips in the Columbia River, and the most popular trips in the area are Steelhead and Salmon Jet Sled guided by Ben, Chinook/Coho - Astoria in August guided by Joel, and Portland Salmon and Steelhead guided by Caleb.

Our guides in the Columbia River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5868 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.

Looking for kid friendly chinook salmon guides / fishing lessons in the Columbia River? Check out our beginner and family friendly chinook salmon guides in the Columbia River.

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for chinook salmon in the Columbia River as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Columbia River are jigging, light tackle fishing, and trolling but cut bait fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for chinook salmon in the Columbia River can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for chinook salmon in the Columbia River is $1,692. The average price for a full day trip for chinook salmon in the Columbia River is $1,546.

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 the Columbia River is winter, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

See here for more information on chinook salmon fishing licenses in the Columbia River, chinook salmon bag limits, and fishing season regulations for chinook salmon in the Columbia River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right chinook salmon rules and regulations in the Columbia River.