Drift-boat river fishing for fall Chinook salmon in Oregon
8 hours
Gear, bait & tackle, Life jacket
Fish for Chinook (King) salmon on a guided river trip from a drift boat on select Oregon river systems. Use light tackle or fly gear and spend the day drifting and casting with your guide.
You need an Oregon fishing license plus a Combined Angling Tag for salmon anglers.
Cancellation is required 14 days in advance in order to receive a refund. No shows will be charged the full amount of charter.
Bring warm, layered clothing and comfortable shoes. Pack lunch and snacks, plus a hat, gloves, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen (and lip ointment), and a camera if you want photos.
Waders are recommended so you can get out of the boat and fight a fish from the bank, and they can also work as rain gear from the waist down. For wading boots, felt- or rubber-soled boots are suggested.
Your guide provides all required fishing equipment, including rods and reels, bait, tackle, and a life jacket.
Captain Curt and his crew have clearly figured out the winning formula here. Trip after trip, groups are limiting out on rockfish and Dungeness crab, often in just a couple of hours. The fishing spots are productive, the gear stays in the water, and if the bite slows down, Curt moves locations until everyone gets their catch. Families with young kids have just as much success as experienced anglers, with the crew patiently answering questions and making sure everyone gets hands-on help when needed. The standout detail? They'll clean and bag your fish at no extra charge, and for $1.50 per crab, they'll cook and clean your haul while you relax at their office. Reviewers consistently praise the professionalism and knowledge of the entire operation, with deckhands Don, Manny, and Leif earning specific callouts. The vibe is genuinely welcoming, with one guest mentioning the captain's wife even cooked their crab and gave them a hug goodbye. If you're after a reliable fishing and crabbing charter with people who clearly love what they do, this is a solid choice.
Had a blast loved it captain and crew answered every question my kids had and showed starfish to my little ones we got our limit in crabs 12 a peice 72 total great bunch of people caps wife cleaned and cooked our crab and hugged me like family worth every penny
Johnny Cash
July 23, 2025
Had a blast loved it captain and crew answered every question my kids had and showed starfish to my little ones we got our limit in crabs 12 a peice 72 total great bunch of people caps wife cleaned and cooked our crab and hugged me like family worth every penny
Johnny Cash
July 23, 2025