Columbia River fishing guide
Columbia River
fishing guide
Guided salmon, steelhead and sturgeon trips on the Columbia with Coby Cates.
One river, three salmon runs
The Columbia River is one of the great salmon rivers of the West, and it fishes most of the year: spring Chinook from March, summer Chinook and steelhead through the heat of summer, and fall Chinook from Buoy 10 upriver into October.
Fish Pharm Guide Service is based in West Linn, a short drive from the Columbia, and fishes the river down to the mouth at Buoy 10. Coby follows the runs so you are always fishing where the salmon are.
Trips on the Columbia
- Spring Chinook, March to June
- Summer Chinook and steelhead, June to August
- Fall Chinook and Buoy 10, August to October
- Sturgeon, in season
Endorsement required
Salmon and steelhead anglers on the Columbia need the Columbia River Basin Endorsement in addition to an Oregon license and Combined Angling Tag.
Columbia River
| Guide | Coby Cates |
| Based in | West Linn, OR |
| Species | Chinook, steelhead, sturgeon |
| Rate | $250 per person |
| Anglers | Up to 4 |
or call or text (503) 367-9267
On the water
Columbia River catches
Questions
Columbia River FAQ
When is the best time to fish the Columbia?
It depends on what you want to catch: springers peak in April and May, summer fish in July, and fall Chinook in August and September.
How far is the Columbia from Portland?
The Columbia runs right along Portland’s north edge. Coby confirms the launch for your trip based on where the fish are.
Let’s go catch some salmon.
Pick your date and lock it in online. Coby reaches out before your trip with the launch, the timing and what to bring.