Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In The Columbia River

The best live bait fishing charters in the Columbia River are:

• Flatout Fishing
• Double M Outdoors

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 live bait fishing trips in the Columbia River, and the most popular trips in the area are Walleye, Shad, and Sturgeon Trip guided by Ivan and Astoria Columbia River Sturgeon guided by Matt.

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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in the Columbia River? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in the Columbia River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in the Columbia River as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Columbia River are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. sturgeon, 3. coho salmon, 4. steelhead, and 5. walleye.

Prices for live bait fishing in the Columbia River can range anywhere from about $578 to $2,500, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Columbia River is $475. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Columbia River is $1,644.

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 to go on a live bait fishing charter in the Columbia River is spring, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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