Pacific Drifter Oregon Salmon and Steelhead Guide Service
professional fishing guide
Professional Fishing Guide

Fishing the Columbia & Northern Oregon’s Premier Rivers for Salmon, Steelhead & Sturgeon
Located in the NW corner of Oregon, Pacific Drifter Guide Service caters to beginners and seasoned anglers:
Offering customized and unique guided fishing experiences. Accommodating a wide array of fishing opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer making memories that will last a lifetime. Specializing in Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon using top of the line gear and equipment required pursue your desired catch.
~Fall Chinook Salmon & Coho ~ Columbia & Coastal Rivers
Dates: August~November
**Seasons vary depending on projected fish count.
Rivers: Columbia River from Astoria to the Klickitat River. Costal Rivers: Wilson River, Trask River, Nehalem River
~Winter Steelhead ~
Northern Oregon Coast & Valley Rivers
Dates: December~April
Rivers: Sandy River, Clackamas River, Wilson River, Trask River, Nestucca River, Nehalem River, North Fork Nehalem River and Kilches River
~Spring Chinook Salmon ~ Columbia & Willamette River
Dates: Late March through June
Rivers: Columbia River, Willamette River
~Summer Chinook Salmon~
Columbia River
Dates: Summer Chinook start running late May through July. But the managers if allowing a season is a short 10-15 day period usually in June
Rivers: Columbia River
~Coho Salmon~
Columbia & Coastal Rivers
Dates: August~November
**Seasons vary depending on projected fish count.
Rivers: Columbia River from Astoria to the Klickitat River. Costal Rivers: Wilson River, Trask River, Nehalem River
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~Sturgeon ~
Columbia & Willamette River
Dates: Catch and Release – Year around
Keeper Season
**Seasons vary depending the Columbia Managers
Rivers: Columbia River & Willamette River
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