Columbia River Shad fishing 2026

When shad start to show up in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, it means that the fun fishing trips have begun. Shad fishing is a great fishery for kids because there is a lot of action and a great fight. Shad fishing on the Columbia River is a lot of fun....

Columbia River summer fishing

Columbia River summer fishing should have you excited, we have lots of fish to catch on the Columbia River. With Summer finally coming, there is plenty of fish for Columbia River fishing. Here are a few of my favorites fish to catch on the Columbia River in the...

Win A Sturgeon Fishing Trip

Do you and a friend want to win a Sturgeon fishing trip? Just by “Liking” the Marvin’s Guide Service page, on facebook you can get that chance. Monster-sized, prehistoric Columbia River White Sturgeon can exceed 12′ long and over 1000lbs in...

Portland Oregon fishing

With June 2024 here and being in Portland, Oregon, it is time to start thinking about Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River. June is also a great time to go Salmon fishing on the lower Willamette River. You could even do a half day of salmon fishing on the...

Salmon Fishing Columbia River opens Back up

Columbia River opens back up for Spring Salmon fishing tomorrow April 8th, it will be open lintel April 15th. With the Columbia River running fast, I would suggest anchoring instead of trolling. Here is a look at the rules again. COLUMBIA RIVER MAIN-STEM, from Buoy 10...

A few tips on anchoring for salmon

A few tips on anchoring for salmon! When anchoring for Chinook salmon it is all about having a good location. Salmon swims upriver in lanes. So, if you are anchored and see other boats catching salmon, and you’re not, sound out the area, and get a good idea of...
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