HOOK'EM UP       GUIDE  SERVICE                                       Portland, Oregon
*Now Booking Fishing Trips For Salmon, Steelhead, Crabs, and Sturgeon  - Call  Larry @    503-575-8755 to make a reservation  

Summer Chinook Salmon are truly amazing fish.  This time of year they are so Strong and powerful.  Fresh in the rivers right out of the Pacific Ocean.  Summer Steelhead are also in the riversystem at this time and they are feisty fighters.  Sturgeon fishing is great also, they pull hard and stay deep.   Salmon, Steelhead & Sturgeon ComboTrips are available.  Please visit the  "Rates-$" page for prices, and *Check out the "Specials" page for "HOOK'EM UP" deals.

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Seasons:
Chinook  Salmon             March 1st - July 30th   
Steelhead                          July 1st - Aug. 31st.   
Shad                                    May 15th - June 31st.
King/Coho Salmon                           Aug. - Nov. 30th
Sturgeon:Open all year, Retention on 
Thursdays Fridays & Saturdays, *Salmon/Sturgeon combo trips available

The month of August I will be fishing at the mouth of the Columbia River near the town of Astoria, also reffered to as "Buoy 10".  It is a 1.5- 2.0 hour drive from Portland.  I will be doing Combo trips for Chinook and Coho Salmon, along with Dungenous Crabbing.  There is a large run of Chinook Salmon predicted to return this Summer/Fall.  So there should be lots of catching between the Salmon and the Crabbing.  This is the best oportunity of the year for catching Salmon.
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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.  Check out the rest of my site , and book a trip today!

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   

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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 6.

Most Guide boats in the area don't have windshields or tops.  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 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 whenever you want.

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 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