Astoria Buoy 10 Fishing

Unleash Your Inner Angler with Astoria Buoy 10 Fishing Guide, Mike Hazen, at Hazen’s Guide Service

Four people hold up 5 large salmon caught at Buoy 10 in Astoria

The Allure of Buoy 10 Fishing in Astoria, Oregon

Picture yourself at the convergence of the mighty Columbia River and the vast Pacific Ocean, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Astoria, Oregon, is home to the renowned Buoy 10 fishing, where Chinook and Coho salmon gather in large schools before embarking on their upstream journey. Are you ready for the fishing adventure of a lifetime with Astoria fishing guide, Mike Hazen?

Stunning sunrise photo over the Columbia River during buoy 10 season near Astoria Oregon

Astoria: Your Charming Gateway to Fishing Paradise

Nestled at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria is a charming coastal town with a vibrant atmosphere that will captivate your heart. When you’re not on the water, explore the town’s quaint shops, indulge in delectable seafood restaurants, and immerse yourself in Astoria’s rich maritime history.

Astoria Column and the view from up above looking down at the Megler bridge and Columbia River

Meet Mike Hazen: Passionate About Fishing and People

Hi, I’m Mike Hazen, the owner and operator of Hazen’s Guide Service. With over 26 years of fishing and boating experience, as well as a college degree and career in fisheries, I am a professional guide who is deeply passionate about fishing and people. My goal is to ensure that anglers of all skill levels, whether beginners or experts, have an incredible time on the water and catch some amazing fish.

Personalized Fishing Techniques for All Skill Levels

At Hazen’s Guide Service, I believe in personalized fishing experiences. No matter your level of expertise, I will tailor the fishing techniques to match your preferences and skills. From trolling and drift fishing to casting with bait or lures, you will learn from the best to increase your chances of success.

Fishing Guide, Mike Hazen, holds up a huge winter steelhead on the Wilson River in Tillamook, Oregon

Create Lasting Memories on Your Buoy 10 Fishing Adventure

Fishing with Hazen’s Guide Service is about more than just catching fish – it’s about creating cherished memories. I am committed to making your outing filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the thrill of the catch. Whether you’re with your family or a group of friends, your Buoy 10 fishing adventure will be unforgettable.

Two photos of people fishing on a guided fishing trip on the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon

Book Your Buoy 10 Fishing Adventure Today!

Unleash your inner angler and book your fishing trip with Astoria fishing guide, Mike Hazen, at Hazen’s Guide Service. Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the Pacific Northwest’s greatest fishing havens.

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A person in an orange jacket and camouflage pants is kneeling in a shallow river near Tillamook, holding a large fish. The person is smiling and wearing a dark cap. The riverbanks are lined with trees and vegetation, creating a picturesque scene perfect for an Airbnb getaway.

Don’t miss the chance to fish alongside an expert, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes and the possibility of reeling in the catch of a lifetime. Trust Hazen’s Guide Service to provide you with a seamless and exhilarating fishing adventure. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Mike Hazen will ensure you have a great time on the water and catch some amazing fish. Make your dreams of Buoy 10 fishing a reality – book your trip today!

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Jaime Hazen2023-07-25T10:53:45-07:00July 25th, 2023|Astoria, Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho, Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon, Fisheries|

BOOK A TRIP WITH A FISHING GUIDE THIS SUMMER ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER

Man, woman, and young boy pose for a photo in a boat with 8 fish they caught at buoy 10

You’ll find the best summer fishing on the Columbia River by booking a trip with an experienced and quality fishing guide. A trip with Hazen’s Guide Service this summer is sure to be the highlight of a memorable and enjoyable vacation!

The Columbia River is full of summer fishing action with lots of opportunities all summer long. Salmon, sturgeon, and steelhead are all catchable during the summer months on the lower Columbia River.

Book Multiple-Day Fishing Trips

Many of our families and friend groups enjoy booking multiple-day trips to get an opportunity to target a variety of fish types. One of our favorite combos is summer steelhead and sturgeon. Especially since sturgeon is a guaranteed day of fish fighting action!

Easy Access from PDX

All fishing trips booked with us embark from boat launches within a short 30 minutes to 2 hours drive of the Portland airport. We’re able to recommend where to stay that’s close to where we’re fishing and where you plan on spending the rest of your time on vacation.

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Here’s what we’re catching during the summer months on the Columbia River:

Sturgeon

Lots of action, monster-size fish, and multiple fish hook-ups are the highlight of sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. Great fun for the whole family! Trips available from May through July.

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Summer Steelhead

Beautiful summer weather and aggressively biting fish make this fishery a blast and one of our favorites! Typically we’re booking trips for summer “steelies” from May through August.

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Summer Chinook

We don’t always get to fish for Chinook in the early summer, but this year is an exception. Known as “June Hogs”, these fish are sought after for their size and quality. With a 2 fish limit this year we expect lots of action in June and July.

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Ocean Chinook & Coho Salmon

On calm days you can find us out on the ocean targeting hungry and aggressive salmon. The most action-packed salmon fishing of the year takes place here starting late June and going through July. The sportfish quota is a very liberal 120,000 coho this year so we expect lots of action and full freezers!

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Buoy 10 Chinook & Coho

Sometimes called the “super bowl of salmon fishing”, Buoy 10, draws anglers from around the globe. Hundreds of thousands of fish migrate into the Columbia River to head upstream for spawning in a relatively short timeframe. This year we’re expecting the largest run in over 25 years of Coho, with a 1.6 million fish prediction! We’ll have our chance to catch Chinook and Coho from August 1st through Labor Day. After Labor Day, we can no longer keep Chinook, but Coho goes up to a three fish limit.

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What are you waiting for? We’re happy to help you plan the perfect fishing trip this summer. Get in touch today!

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Jaime Hazen2021-05-05T11:27:18-07:00May 5th, 2021|Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho, Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon, Fishing Report, Spring Chinook Salmon, Sturgeon, Summer Steelhead|

Fishing Report – Buoy 10, Fall Chinook & Coho Salmon Updates

It’s been a while since our last update, but I can say I’m happy to report salmon fishing has been excellent in the last couple of weeks!

SUMMER RECAP

We started our Fall season at Buoy 10 around mid-August after spending a few months targeting Columbia River summer steelhead and sturgeon. Both steelhead and sturgeon fishing provided plenty of action this summer. Our biggest sturgeon this year measured a whopping 9 feet in length! Our best day steelhead fishing we hooked over twenty and landed around 12 or so- lots of action!

Buoy 10 season was really good when the tides and conditions were favorable. A lot of NW wind this year made fishing a little bit of a struggle compared to other years but most days were filled with limits or near limits of nice salmon. Of course, there were some tough days mixed in too where the bite was off — but that’s fishing!

After Buoy 10 closed, we moved upriver in the Columbia River around the St Helens area and found plenty of willing biters there too. We have been catching a mixed bag of Coho and Chinook salmon. Fishery managers gave us some additional days to fish in that area which provided some great extra opportunity as well.

Thanks go out to all the wonderful people that fished with us so far this 2020 season. So many new friends have been made, as well as getting to see many old friends and familiar faces. You are all very special to me and I enjoyed every minute I get to spend with you all 😊

Here’s a highlight reel from the summer action…

LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE FALL SALMON FISHING

We’re really looking forward to the latter part of this fall season. I’m thinking It’s going to be action-packed!!

COMING UP…

Both Chinook and Coho fishing at Buoy 10 and Nehalem Bay! Beginning this Saturday, September 19th, the Columbia River will be open every day through the end of December 2020. Which is great news!!!
Mid-October through early December (after fall rains) we’ll head to Tillamook for drift boat fishing for fall Chinook salmon.
Crabbing out of Hammond Oregon – months that end in “r” (September, October, November, December).

Remember it’s never too early to get a trip on the books for the popular winter steelhead season (mid-December through April). These dates are limited so don’t wait!

BE IN THE KNOW

We recently started to add open seats to our contact page on our website so you can see when we have immediate openings in the near future. It’s been helpful for us, and clients as well, to reduce back and forth communication for scheduling. It sure has made life easier while we’ve been super busy the past few months!

Jaime Hazen2020-09-17T19:57:24-07:00September 17th, 2020|Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho, Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon, Fishing Report, Sturgeon, Summer Steelhead|

Fishing Report – 2020 Dates Announced for Buoy 10 Salmon Season

Dates for the 2020 Buoy 10 Chinook and Coho salmon fishing season were set this last week. We will be running charter fishing trips from August 14th – 27th. Several trips have already been booked since the announcement, and we foresee that the remaining dates will fill up rather quickly. Make sure to book your hotel stay asap; local rooms also fill up fast.

Buoy 10 salmon fishing trips are fantastic for the whole family! It’s a great way to get out of the house and get outdoors while avoiding crowds and air travel.