The Shad Are Here!

The first shad of the 2023 season (actually, 27 of them) went through the fish ladders at Bonneville Dam on Saturday, May 13, and I’ve been hearing of a few already being caught on the Willamette River, where I’m fishing for spring Chinook salmon and...

Summer walleye fishing

Summer has arrived, signaling it’s time to secure a guide for walleye fishing on the Columbia River. Embarking on a summer walleye fishing adventure with Marvin’s Guide Service is an exciting prospect, with trips soon commencing on the Columbia River, set...

Summer Salmon Fishing

Summer salmon fishing on the Columbia River will open up on June 16th from the Astoria-Megler Bridge in Astoria upstream to Hwy 395 bridge in Pasco, Washington (Tri-Cities). Chinook salmon fishing season is scheduled to last through July 31st. Read more here about the...

Portland Or fishing report 5/7/23

Portland Or fishing report 5/7/23 With flows increasing on the Columbia River the last few days, Willamette River has risen drastically. I usually call this Lake Willamette. But with that said, salmon fishing has really improved. I have been fishing the lower...

Meet Your Portland OR Fishing Guide

Portland Oregon Fishing Guide Meet Marvin Henkel, a lifelong Portland native, professional fishing guide, and owner-operator of Marvin’s Guide Service. If you are looking for a trusted Portland Oregon fishing guide for salmon, sturgeon, walleye, or Oregon Coast...

Hotels and Motels Around Astoria, Oregon

Hotels and Motels Near Astoria, Oregon for Fishing Trips Planning a fishing trip to Astoria, Oregon? Whether you’re coming to fish Buoy 10 salmon, go crabbing, target sturgeon, or enjoy a guided Columbia River fishing charter, finding the right place to stay can make...

Willamette River salmon report 4/21/23

Here is my Willamette River Salmon report for 4/21/23. Today I had two clients from Eastern Washington. I had them meet me on the Columbia River at the James Gleason Boat Ramp on 42nd and Marine Drive at 6:45 a.m. I also had my son, Austin, joining us today to help...

Astoria Oregon Fishing Guide and Charters

Astoria Oregon Fishing Guide and Charters Looking for an experienced Astoria Oregon fishing guide or Astoria fishing charter for salmon, sturgeon, rockfish, lingcod, halibut, or Dungeness crab? Marvin’s Guide Service offers guided fishing trips out of Astoria near the mouth of the Columbia River, Buoy 10,...

Sturgeon fishing 4/15/2023

Usually, I start all my fishing trips in the morning. I had a group that wanted to go sturgeon fishing on 4/15/2023, And they only wanted to do a half day. We decided to meet at 3:00 PM; I agreed that after I did a full day of salmon fishing, I would take them out...

Summer Fishing in Portland, Oregon

I’m looking forward to fishing in Portland, Oregon, when the weather is nice and the Columbia River is warm. Summer fishing in Portland is a lot of fun and full of action! Summer fishing in Portland is fun and full of action!  We have salmon fishing, steelhead...
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