Cowlitz
River Fishing Guide
We Offer The Finest Ocean, Bay, River & Stream Fishing
In Oregon & Washington
Cowlitz River Fishing
Fishing on the Cowlitz is an awesome experience. We fish from
our 23 foot Alumaweld Jet Sled. The Cowlitz is the number one Steelhead river in
the State of Washington. Summer-run Steelhead start showing in the river around
the end of April and keep coming in through August. This is a fast and furious
fishery offering 8 - 15 pound Steelhead with the occasional 15 - 20 pounder.
When the river is running low we will be fishing from our 17 foot Alumaweld Jet
Sled. The Fall Chinook and Coho start showing up in the river by the end of August and
will continue returning to the Cowlitz through November. We then go back into
fishing for Winter-run Steelhead from November through February. We offer 2-day Washington License on the boat for Anglers from out of State or
for first time Anglers.
Spring Chinook Fishing
We are currently booking trips for Spring Chinook fishing on
the Columbia River for the months of March and April. As the season moves into
late April we will move to either the Cowlitz or Lewis River. This years
projected run of Spring Chinook is about 254,100, just shy of what it was two
years ago. The average weight of these fish is between 20 - 30 pounds. The
groups we take on this fisher go home with big fish tails as a souvenir. When
fishing on the Columbia River we will be using the 26 foot open boat made
especially for fishing big water. This boat will handle groups up to six
comfortably. This is the best tasting Salmon of the year. If you are planning a
barbeque this Spring you'll want to bring a coupe of these beauties to your
party. We do have Oregon and Washington License available on the boat.
Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing The best know Fall Salmon fishery of the Season is also know as the Buoy 10 fishery on the Columbia River. We actually are fishing on the Lower
Columbia River just out of Astoria Oregon. During this fishery we will be
fishing for Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon. We also offer trips out in the Ocean.
This fishery starts in August and runs through September. It is not uncommon to
tie into Fall Chinook over 30 pounds, but we are always looking for the 50 +
pounders. At the end of the day we will take your catch over to Sturgeon Paul's
for Cleaning, he will also vacuum pack your fish and put on ice for your trip
home. We offer 2-day Washington and Oregon license for this fishery.
Sturgeon fishing Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River is always exciting and
full of a lot of catching. You will catch any where from 10 - 20 fish per rod.
We will be fishing for Sturgeon from Longview all the way down to Astoria
Oregon. We will be using the big 26 foot open boat, which will handle parties up
to six very comfortable. This fishery is a great start for kids. The weather
this time of year is usually calm, but it is recommended that you always bring
rain gear, but also expect the temperatures to get into the 70's. When we
fishing out of Astoria we will take your fish over to Sturgeon Paul's, he will
clean your fish, and also offer to package your fish for your trip home. We offer 2-day Washington and Oregon License for this fishery.