2012 Spring Chinook Salmon fishing is underway here in Portland.  They are predicting a very good run to return this Spring, over 400,000 fish. As always I will be fishing the Columbia & Willamette rivers here in Portland. Sturgeon fishing has also been productive. Book 4 or 5 people and you can do a combo trip. Catching Salmon and Sturgeon in the same day... It doesn't get much better than that.

Seasons: Chinook  Salmon             March 1st - Oct. 31st    Steelhead                          July 1st - Aug. 31st.    Shad            May 15th - June 31st. King/Coho Salmon                           Aug. - Oct.. 31st Sturgeon:Open all year, Retention on  Thursdays Fridays & Saturdays, *Salmon/Sturgeon combo trips available

The Spring Chinook Salmon season here in Portland will start in March and run thru June.  The Salmon start migrating up the Columbia River in February.  By mid March fishing has usually started to heat up.  These fish are so beautiful and wonderful to eat.  They're  said to be the best tasting Salmon in the World.  So lets go get some!  Let me know what day(s) you can go and we can set it all up.  Book A Trip Today!

On a fishing trip I supply all the fishing gear and bait.  My boat  has a removable top & heater for those cold rainy days.   Meet me at the dock and we'll head out on the river.   I am Coast Guard Licensed and Insured to take people fishing.  I am a Fun, Friendly Guide who enjoys helping and teaching people to catch fish. The river and the fish are waiting for you.

Come enjoy a fun personalized day fishing around Portland, Oregon.  Give me a call or email to reserve a date.  Bring a big lunch and a fishing license.  I provide all Fishing Rods,  Reels, & Tackle.  I have a camera and picture printer on the boat, each person will get two pictures to take home with them. Call me at 503-575-8755 / Larry Kesch Jr. or email me portlandfishingtrips@comcast.net    ( click on topics at the left side of this page to learn more )

My Boat is a 21 Ft. North River SeaHawk- 2006 Aluminum Fishing Boat: Wide Bottom, High Sides, Top 6' 2" Tall, Windshield, Heater, VHF Radio, GPS, Trim Tabs for a level smooth ride on the water.  Seating for 7 people.

With the ever-changing weather conditions in Oregon, I find it necessary to keep people dry, warm, shaded, comfortable and smiling.  The extra effort it takes me to keep the boat running straight with a canvas top is well worth the effort to make your experience a fun one.  My top and side curtains can be put up, down or away in under 5 minutes. Note that on good weather days, sometimes the top may be left at home.

Mt. Hood Sunrise- On The Mighty Columbia River   "Lets get your line in the water"      "HOOK'EM UP" LARRY

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Western Washington  trips are available through my friend and Guide Affiliate at www.seattlefishingtrips.com