Portland Private Salmon Fishing Charter
Private Trip
River Fishing
Private 6hour Chinook salmon charter for up to 6 guestsFish productive Columbia and Willamette River waters near PortlandExpert guidance during prime migration season March through October
Want to get into some serious Chinook salmon action without dealing with crowded boats and rushed fishing? This private 6-hour charter on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers is your ticket to some of the best salmon fishing around Portland. With 2 Net Fishing Guide, you're getting a dedicated boat, personalized instruction, and access to prime salmon runs that make these waters famous among Pacific Northwest anglers. Whether you're new to salmon fishing or you've been chasing kings for years, this trip puts you right where the fish are staging and moving during their peak migration months.
This isn't your typical crowded charter boat experience. With space for just two anglers, you're getting the full attention of an experienced guide who knows exactly where salmon are holding based on current conditions, water temperature, and seasonal patterns. The trip covers both the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, giving you access to different fisheries depending on what's producing best that day. Your guide handles all the navigation, reads the water, and puts you on fish while sharing local knowledge that only comes from spending countless hours on these rivers. The 6-hour window gives you plenty of time to work different spots, adjust techniques, and really dial in what the salmon want. You'll launch early to hit prime fishing hours when salmon are most active, and the private setup means you can fish at your own pace without worrying about other anglers crowding your space.
Salmon fishing on the Columbia and Willamette requires specific techniques that match how these fish behave in river systems. Your guide comes equipped with quality rods, reels, and all the terminal tackle needed for targeting Chinook in flowing water. The approach typically involves anchoring in productive holes and back-bouncing eggs or running spinners and spoons through salmon lies. Depending on conditions, you might also troll herring or work the deeper channels where salmon stage before continuing their upstream journey. The guide reads water levels, current breaks, and temperature to position the boat in prime holding water. You'll learn to feel the difference between your weight ticking bottom and a salmon mouthing your bait - a skill that separates successful river salmon anglers from those who go home empty-handed. All fishing licenses, gear, and tackle are handled, so you can focus entirely on fishing technique and enjoying the experience.
The Columbia and Willamette Rivers consistently produce some of Oregon's best Chinook salmon fishing, and this private charter puts you right in the heart of the action. These waters see massive salmon runs from March through October, with different timing for spring and fall fish that offer distinct fishing opportunities. Spring Chinook typically range from 15 to 30 pounds, with some real bruisers pushing 40 pounds or more. These fish are fresh from the ocean, chrome bright, and fight with incredible power in the river current. Fall salmon runs bring different characteristics - often larger fish that have been in the river system longer but still provide exceptional fishing. The private boat setup means you're not competing with other anglers for prime spots, and your guide can move quickly to follow schools or target specific structures where salmon congregate. Recent trips have been producing consistent action, with many anglers landing multiple fish and experiencing the raw power that makes Chinook salmon the king of Pacific salmon species.
Chinook salmon, known locally as "kings," represent the ultimate prize for Pacific Northwest river anglers. These fish average 20-35 pounds in the Columbia system, though specimens over 40 pounds are caught regularly during peak runs. What makes Chinook so special is their combination of size, power, and the technical skill required to hook and land them in river current. They're incredibly strong fighters that use the river flow to their advantage, making screaming runs and testing every knot in your setup. The best fishing typically happens from April through June for spring fish, then picks up again in August through October for fall runs. Spring Chinook are generally considered superior table fare since they're fresh from the ocean and haven't spent months in freshwater. These fish stage in deeper holes and current breaks, often requiring precise presentation to trigger strikes. The Portland area rivers offer some of the most accessible quality Chinook fishing on the West Coast, with healthy runs that support both commercial and recreational fisheries. Landing a chrome-bright king salmon in flowing water ranks among the top fishing experiences available anywhere.
Portland's salmon fishing doesn't wait around, and neither should you. The combination of private boat access, expert local guidance, and prime seasonal timing makes this charter a standout choice for serious salmon anglers. You're getting dedicated attention, proven techniques, and access to productive water that consistently produces fish throughout the long season. The private setup means you can book exactly when it works for your schedule, whether you're visiting Portland or you're a local angler looking to step up your salmon game. With runs happening from March through October, there's flexibility to target different phases of the salmon migration for the best possible fishing experience. Don't miss your chance to get into some of Oregon's best Chinook salmon fishing with a guide who knows these rivers inside and out.
This 29' Alumaweld Intruder aluminum fishing boat cuts through Columbia and Willamette River currents with confidence, powered by a reliable 225HP Mercury engine that gets you to the best salmon runs quickly. Fully restored in 2023, this sturdy vessel handles Oregon's river conditions while providing a stable platform for fighting Chinook salmon. The spacious deck gives anglers plenty of room to work lines and land fish, while the onboard fish finder helps locate schools in deeper holes. GPS navigation ensures efficient movement between productive spots during prime migration periods. With an onboard toilet for convenience during those long 6-hour fishing sessions, this boat keeps you comfortable while chasing salmon from March through October. Built specifically for Northwest river fishing, it's designed to handle everything from spring Chinook runs to fall salmon pushes.
Portland, OR