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Elite Oregon Fishing: Rivers to the Pacific Coast

From Portland’s river bends to the salty Pacific, experience high-action guided trips for Salmon, Steelhead, and Crab.

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  • Battle legendary Chinook & prehistoric White Sturgeon with Oregon’s premier guide on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
  • From Portland’s river bends to the salty Pacific, experience high-action guided trips for Salmon, Steelhead, and Crab.
  • Make memories on the water with expert instruction, top-tier gear, and a patient captain who puts you on the fish fast.
  • Battle legendary Chinook & prehistoric White Sturgeon with Oregon’s premier guide on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers.
  • From Portland’s river bends to the salty Pacific, experience high-action guided trips for Salmon, Steelhead, and Crab.

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Full Day Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Full Day Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Join on an 8-Hour Trophy Quest with Todd Stoneking—Experience the Ultimate Heavy-Tackle Battle and Reserve Today!

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Half Day Columbia River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Half Day Columbia River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Target Prehistoric Giants with Todd Stoneking on a 4-Hour River Quest—Book Your Private Trophy Adventure!

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Columbia River and Willamette River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Columbia River and Willamette River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Join Todd Stoneking for an Immersive 6-Hour Dinosaur Hunt—Secure Your Spot for an Unforgettable River Battle!

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Pacific Ocean Crabbing Guided Trip Oregon

Pacific Ocean Crabbing Guided Trip Oregon

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Join Todd Stoneking for a Limit-Focused Adventure—Experience Premier Coastal Crabbing and Book Your Trip Now!

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Columbia River and Willamette River Salmon Guided Trip

Columbia River and Willamette River Salmon Guided Trip

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Join Todd Stoneking for a Premium 6-Hour Adventure on Oregon’s Finest Waterways—Secure Your Group’s Date Now!

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Full Day Salmon Fishing Charter

Full Day Salmon Fishing Charter

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Master the Waters with Todd Stoneking on an 8-Hour Multi-Waterway Pursuit—Reserve Your Ultimate Outdoor Experience!

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Half Day Columbia River Salmon Guided Fishing Trip Oregon

Half Day Columbia River Salmon Guided Fishing Trip Oregon

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Experience World-Class Angling with Todd Stoneking on a 4-Hour Columbia River Adventure—Book Your Spot Today!

Portland Fishing with JT's NW Guide Service

Premier Oregon Salmon and Sturgeon Fishing

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Portland Guided Fishing Trip

Experience the ultimate outdoor adventure with JT’s NW Guide Service, your premier Columbia River fishing guide for world-class Salmon, Sturgeon, and Steelhead. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, our Oregon guided fishing trips are designed to provide a safe, high-action environment where memories are made. We specialize in Columbia River salmon fishing charters, navigating the best seasonal runs from the high-energy Buoy 10 in Astoria to the scenic reaches of the Willamette River and the rugged Pacific Ocean. With our expert knowledge of local water conditions and fish behavior, we ensure your time on the water is productive, comfortable, and tailored to your group’s needs.


Book your trip today and discover why families and trophy hunters alike trust Captain Todd Stoneking for an authentic Northwest experience. Our family-friendly trips prioritize patience and instruction, making them perfect for introducing kids to the thrill of the catch. We provide all the top-tier gear, bait, and safety equipment you need, so all you have to do is show up ready for a great time. From the prehistoric power of a 500-pound Sturgeon to the acrobatic fight of a chrome Chinook, we put you right in the center of the action. Don't miss out on peak season—secure your dates now for an unforgettable journey through Oregon's most iconic waterways.

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Elite Salmon & Sturgeon: Columbia, Willamette & The Coast.

Prices range from $700 - $1000

Guided Fishing Trip Locations on Portland

Fishing across the Columbia River, Willamette River, and Pacific Ocean offers some of the most diverse and productive angling opportunities in North America, but success depends on understanding the unique seasonal shifts of these distinct waterways. In the Columbia River, anglers target legendary runs of Chinook and Coho Salmon, alongside prehistoric White Sturgeon that congregate in deep-water holes and tidal flats. The Willamette River serves as a premier destination for "Springers"—highly prized Spring Chinook—as well as hard-fighting Steelhead that move through the river’s scenic stretches. For those heading toward the Pacific Ocean fishing hotspots, the focus shifts to the salt, where bottom fishing for Lingcod and Rockfish provides non-stop action, and seasonal crabbing in the bays produces limits of succulent Dungeness Crab.


Achieving the best Salmon and Sturgeon fishing in Oregon requires a close eye on real-time conditions; the most successful trips occur when water temperatures are stable and river flows are moderate, allowing for precise bait presentation. Whether you are back-trolling prawns in the Willamette's current, anchor-fishing the Columbia's main stem, or timing the tides for coastal crabbing, these locations provide a world-class backdrop for trophy catches.

Portland Fishing Locations

The map shows where we fish. The red area is our primary fishing area depending on time of year and fishing conditions. The pins represent guest meeting locations.

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Full Day Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Full Day Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Join on an 8-Hour Trophy Quest with Todd Stoneking—Experience the Ultimate Heavy-Tackle Battle and Reserve Today!

Half Day Columbia River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Half Day Columbia River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Target Prehistoric Giants with Todd Stoneking on a 4-Hour River Quest—Book Your Private Trophy Adventure!

Columbia River and Willamette River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

Columbia River and Willamette River Sturgeon Catch and Release Guided Trip

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Join Todd Stoneking for an Immersive 6-Hour Dinosaur Hunt—Secure Your Spot for an Unforgettable River Battle!

Pacific Ocean Crabbing Guided Trip Oregon

Pacific Ocean Crabbing Guided Trip Oregon

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Join Todd Stoneking for a Limit-Focused Adventure—Experience Premier Coastal Crabbing and Book Your Trip Now!

Columbia River and Willamette River Salmon Guided Trip

Columbia River and Willamette River Salmon Guided Trip

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Join Todd Stoneking for a Premium 6-Hour Adventure on Oregon’s Finest Waterways—Secure Your Group’s Date Now!

Full Day Salmon Fishing Charter

Full Day Salmon Fishing Charter

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Master the Waters with Todd Stoneking on an 8-Hour Multi-Waterway Pursuit—Reserve Your Ultimate Outdoor Experience!

Half Day Columbia River Salmon Guided Fishing Trip Oregon

Half Day Columbia River Salmon Guided Fishing Trip Oregon

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Experience World-Class Angling with Todd Stoneking on a 4-Hour Columbia River Adventure—Book Your Spot Today!

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