About Your Trip

Water Type

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Trolling for Chinook & Coho Salmon with artificial and fresh bait. Some ocean fishing when conditions and fishing is productive. Some in season changes may change hatchery or wild salmon options. Local hotels can be reserved by internet search and may need to be done prior to the trip. Astoria is a tourist town and is very friendly to visitors.

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$225.00
2 People	$450.00
3 People	$675.00
4 People	$900.00
5 People	$1,125.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Herman F.

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.

Talkative

Instructional

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Herman F.

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.

Your guide Herman caught his very first Steelhead at age twelve. What began as a hobby in his teenage years, eventually became a passion. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Herman has fished in nearly every river from the lower Oregon border to the upper border of Washington, making him very knowledgeable about the very unique fishing conditions in this part of the country. In addition, Herman spent five years working as a fishing guide on the Chosen River in Alaska, and still occasionally makes it back to Alaska for a few weeks a year to enjoy their unique fishing.

After becoming very successful in the commercial finance field, Herman finally had the time, energy, and resources to share his passion with others. As a Coast-guard certified Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV), Herman is licensed to carry up to six passengers on inland waters. Being CPR certified, bonded, and insured for your safety give you the reassurance of dealing with a professional. Herman’s knack for being aware of the latest techniques, his commitment to using only top of the line equipment, and his patience and willingness to tailor each guided trip to the skill level and needs of his customers, give him his reputation as one of the top guide in the Pacific Northwest.

Year after year, Herman fishes in all four seasons, rain or shine, consistently catching the biggest and the best. His aim is to make every trip more than just another day fishing, leaving every customer with the experience of a real Northwest fishing adventure.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

44 LB Chinook Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

44 LB Chinook Salmon

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Seafood

What’s your favorite band?

Elvis Presley

What’s your favorite movie?

Too many to recall

What’s your favorite sports team?

Too many to list

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee, Occasional light beer

What was your last halloween costume?

Dont recall

What do you want for Christmas this year?

1 week in Hawaii

How did you get started guiding?

Passion for cathing Salmon & Steelhead. Guided in Alaska in the 80's

What makes you different from other guides?

Knowledgeable and educational and memorable trips.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Astoria, Oregon

Areas Fished

Columbia River Estuary

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Astoria Salmon Fishing at Buoy 10

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Columbia
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Columbia
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Alumaweld seats with arm rests

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Light rain or wind gear. Sun screen, water & lunch. All fishing equipment provided.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

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