Damn Good Coho Salmon Fishing Guides In The Columbia River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 coho salmon trips in the Columbia River, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day – Salmon Buoy 10 Astoria guided by Wade, Drift Salmon Fishing guided by Craig, and Astoria Oregon Fishing Trip guided by Caleb.

Our guides in the Columbia River 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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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for coho salmon in the Columbia River as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Columbia River are artificial lure fishing, drift fishing, and light tackle fishing but trolling and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for coho salmon in the Columbia River can range anywhere from about $613 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for coho salmon in the Columbia River is $2,188. The average price for a full day trip for coho salmon in the Columbia River is $1,634.

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 coho salmon fishing in the Columbia River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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