About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Our Portland area Salmon trips take place on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. We will troll with flashers and various baits targeting these fish. We will have easy access to restrooms on the shore.
We can provide lunches if we know ahead of time. We can also provide snacks and drinks.
We can customize the trip to fit anyones needs. The weather and water are usually pretty calm here but please be prepared with proper clothing and rain gear.
Portland area offers some gorgous scenery and can provide many fishing experiences. Salmon Sturgeon Walleye can all be found here. If you want to do something not listed please reach out and we can help make it happen.
We get some wonderful catching days in this area. Often the weather is mild to warm, sunny skies and calm. This can be a truly relaxing and fun day out fishing.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$600.00	$750.00
2 People	$600.00	$750.00
3 People	$750.00	$1,000.00
4 People	$900.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$1,100.00	$1,250.00
6 People	$1,250.00	$1,500.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00	$2,000.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00	$2,000.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$2,200.00	$2,500.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$2,200.00	$2,500.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$2,500.00	$3,000.00

Pay 20% 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

Matt M.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Quality

Comfortable

Beginner Oriented

Instructional

About Your Guide

Matt M.

Independent Guide

My name is Matt and I am the owner and operator. We are a fishing guide and charter service operating in Oregon on the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. We fish for Salmon, Sturgeon, Walleye and Bottom fish. We also offer crabbing trips in the fall out of Astoria. I have been a guide since high school working on a bird hunting ranch, and I have been coast guard licensed since 2007. With over 25 years of guiding and fishing and hunting experience, you're in good hands.

I have guided fisherman and hunters for most of his adult life. I love helping people achieve their dreams and catch their trophy. I am very patient and caring with my clients. I believe in making memories and friends through these guided trips. When not fishing I work as a hunting consultant, where I help clients find their dream hunt and help plan it.

If not working I spend time with my wife and two kids that love the outdoors as well. Teaching the younger generation the skills needed to do all of this is truly a passion.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White Sturgeon 14' long near Bonneville Dam

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

Steak and potatoes

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

White Sturgeon 14' long near Bonneville Dam

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

Steak and potatoes

What’s your favorite band?

Gary Allen

What’s your favorite movie?

Step Brothers

What’s your drink of choice?

Coors Light

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New bigger boat

How did you get started guiding?

Through guide buddies

What makes you different from other guides?

I am very patient and accommadating with my clients. I will try hard to make bad days good and make memories for all. I truly enjoy showing people how to catch fish and helping them do it.

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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.

Portland, Oregon

Areas Fished

Columbia River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: PNW
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: Yes

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: PNW
Boat Length: 28'
Boat Restroom: Yes
Additional Amenities: The boat is a custom built 28 foot Aluminum boat. Built for what we do out here. We have suspension seats in the front for a softer ride. State of the art electronics. Only the best rods and reels. We buy our bait fresh every day.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

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 kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip. Each angler will need a fishing license

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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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