Portland Fishing

Portland fishing offers a variety of fishing opportunities from salmon, sturgeon, walleye and panfish like bass, crappie and perch.

Salmon may be one of the most popular and sought after fish, the Columbia River around Portland, Oregon has to offer. Anglers will start fishing for salmon generally in March, on the Columbia River, around. PDX. Spring chinook salmon.

The Columbia River Spring salmon season is usually a short one and ends early part of April. But that’s okay Portland fishing still offers great opportunity to catch salmon on the Willamette River, right in the heart of downtown Portland, OR.

Salmon fishing on the Willamette River in the Portland area will usually go into late June and early part of July.

Portland fishing also has great opportunity for salmon fishing in the fall, which generally opens up August 1st on the Columbia River.

Most anglers in early part of August will be on the lower Columbia around the Astoria, OR area. world famous Buoy 10. we will generally start fishing the Portland, Oregon area in September for fall Chinook salmon.

Portland fishing offers sturgeon fishing trips year-round on the Columbia and Willamette River.

Most sturgeon fishing is a catch and release fishery so you’re going to want to check with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to stay legal.

Pan fish like bass and perch, Walleye is a year-round activity on the Columbia and Willamette River near Portland, Oregon. However, most panfish offers more action in the spring and summer time when the rivers are running warmer.

Portland, fishing guide, Marvin offers fishing in the comfort of a 2020 covered and heated boat. Learn more about Marvin’s guide boat by clicking here.

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updated 2/26/2024.

Spring salmon in Portland Oregon Is getting underway for the 2024 season and we are looking forward to another successful salmon season on the Columbia and Willamette River.

If you’re looking for a guided fishing trip in Portland on the Columbia or Willamette River for salmon sturgeon or walleye, Click here.