Columbia River Sturgeon Season 2025: When to Catch a Keeper

NOTE: Last January, the sturgeon retention season closed within days as anglers quickly caught the quota in this increasingly crowded fishery. So keep an eye out for last-minute changes before fishing. Oregon and Washington Fish and Wildlife departments recently set...

Sturgeon Fishing Report 10/26/2023

Here is my sturgeon fishing report for 10/26/2023. I met a family of three generations at 7:00 a.m. at the James Gleason Boat Ramp, which lies on the Columbia River near the Portland International Airport (PDX). Even though we weren’t going to fish the Columbia...

Hood River Oregon Fishing Guide

Hood River Fishing Guide | Columbia River Salmon, Sturgeon & Walleye Charters Looking for a professional Hood River fishing guide on the Columbia River? Marvin’s Guide Service offers guided fishing charters near Hood River, Oregon for salmon, sturgeon, walleye,...

My Favorite Restaurants in Portland, Oregon

After a day spent fishing with Marvin’s Guide Service on the Willamette or Columbia Rivers near Portland, Oregon, one might wonder about the finest dining options the vicinity. This article aims to present a curated list of my favorite restaurants in Portland,...

Columbia River Fishing Report for 2026 (Frequent Updates)

Columbia River Fishing Report This Columbia River fishing report shares my firsthand observations from fishing trips with Marvin’s Guide Service, along with clearly identified reports from other anglers. I fish the Columbia River near Portland, Troutdale, St. Helens,...

Tillamook Bay Fishing Charter (Experienced Salmon Guide)

Looking for an experienced Tillamook Bay fishing guide or Tillamook Bay fishing charter for Chinook salmon, coho salmon, or Dungeness crab? Marvin’s Guide Service offers professionally guided fishing and seasonal crabbing trips out of Garibaldi, Oregon, on beautiful...

Oregon Crabbing Report for 2026 (Frequent Updates)

Oregon Crabbing Report for 2026 (Frequent Updates) I provide this Oregon crabbing report from my trips near Astoria, Hammond, and the mouth of the Columbia River. My boat is moored at Hammond Marina during the lower Columbia River season. I also offer fall crabbing trips in Tillamook Bay when I am fishing out of...

Astoria Oregon Coho Salmon Fishing

Astoria, Oregon, coho fishing One of the more popular spots for summer and fall fishing is Buoy 10. Even though September marks the beginning of the end of salmon season, it’s also the time of year when the water is perfect. Usually it’s still pretty warm,...

Buoy 10 Fishing Report for 2026 (Frequent Updates)

I provide firsthand Buoy 10 fishing reports from my guided trips around Astoria, Hammond, and the lower Columbia River. During the season, my boat is moored at Hammond Marina. Final 2026 season update: September 30, 2026. Monday, September 28, was my last Buoy 10...

Astoria Oregon Sturgeon Fishing Guide

Astoria Oregon Sturgeon Fishing Guide Astoria Oregon Sturgeon Fishing Guide & Charter Astoria, Oregon is one of the best places on the Columbia River to experience world-class sturgeon fishing. If you are looking for an experienced Astoria Oregon sturgeon fishing guide, Marvin’s Guide Service offers...
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