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2023 Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing on the Columbia River

Chinook Salmon Fishing in St Helen’s, Oregon: Spring Season with Hazen’s Guide Service

Man holds up a large Spring Chinook Salmon on a fishing trip on the Columbia River he booked with a fishing guide

2023 Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the exciting 2023 Spring Chinook salmon fishing season on the Columbia River! If you’re looking to make some unforgettable memories with friends and family while fishing, look no further than Hazen’s Guide Service.

Your Fishing Guide

Led by experienced fishing guide Mike Hazen, Hazen’s Guide Service offers top-notch fishing trips launching from Scappoose Bay Marina in St Helen’s, Oregon. The fishing boat, a sleek and sturdy 22′ River Wild aluminum jet boat, is launched from the marina and will take you to the best spots for catching Chinook salmon.

Gear, Bait, and Tackle

But what kind of equipment, bait, and tackle will you need for this type of fishing? Don’t worry, Mike has got you covered. They provide all the necessary gear, including rods, reels, and bait, as well as expert guidance on the best techniques and strategies for catching these magnificent fish.

Your Trip

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a novice, Mike will make sure you have a fun and rewarding fishing experience. And with the stunning scenery of the Columbia River as your backdrop, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the great outdoors while making lasting memories with your loved ones.

Fishing Dates Fill Fast

You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to experience the thrill of 2023 Spring Chinook salmon fishing with Hazen’s Guide Service. To book your trip, simply give Mike a call at (503)440-1354 or fill out the contact form below. We look forward to seeing you on the water this spring!

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Group of six friends pose with the Chinook Salmon they caught on the Columbia River on a guided trip

Get in touch today to book your next fishing adventure!

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Jaime Hazen2023-01-13T08:18:15-08:00December 24th, 2022|Spring Chinook Salmon|

Best Summer Fishing on the Columbia River

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|

2021 Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing on the Willamette River

SPRING CHINOOK FISHING ON THE WILLAMETTE IS GOING STRONG

We are currently in the thick of spring Chinook salmon fishing season. When we were able to fish on the Columbia River it was fairly productive. In the beginning, it started slow then got good just before the Columbia closed down on April 4. There was lots of action, but having to use barbless hooks really made for a lot of missed or lost fish this year. We found a really good spot to anchor fish plugs on the outgoing tides. This was how we caught the majority of our fish.

At the moment, we are targeting the lower Multnomah channel on the Willamette River. Fishing has been slow and inconsistent for the most part. Although, it does show flashes of brilliance from time to time. One day you’re getting into them good and the next you’re really having to work hard for a few bites. However, it has been a lot of fun and one of my favorite fisheries.

I love the awesome weather, calm waters, and the challenge of the Springer season. Not to mention that spring Chinook salmon are the best-eating fish on the planet in my opinion. We will be fishing here through the end of May.

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Jaime Hazen2021-05-05T11:22:03-07:00May 5th, 2021|Fishing Report, Spring Chinook Salmon|

Lower Columbia Spring Chinook Salmon Guided Fishing Trips in 2021

2021 LOWER COLUMBIA SPRING CHINOOK SALMON GUIDED FISHING TRIPS

The upcoming guided fishing trips for the 2021 spring Chinook salmon season have got us stoked!!

We just got some exciting news that we are going to have a spring Chinook season on the lower Columbia River for the first time since 2018!! The fishing area considered the lower Columbia Region spans from Buoy 10 near Astoria and runs upriver to Bonneville Dam. Depending on many variables, we will likely target Spring Chinook Salmon near Clatskanie, Westport, and St. Helens, Oregon.

This fishery is literally in my backyard and can be very productive for these unbelievable tasty fish (best-eating fish on the planet in my opinion!). Our local knowledge of the waterways and fishery is what gives us the advantage here.

Our plan is to start fishing from March 24th through when it closes on April 4th. There also could be an extension for the spring Chinook season after April 4th where we may get an extra opportunity on the Columbia near St. Helens. Otherwise, we will be fishing the Willamette River near St. Helens just outside of Portland through the remainder of the spring Chinook season.

We’re super excited and can’t wait to fish with you this spring! 😊

Tight lines!!

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Jaime Hazen2021-03-01T13:29:28-08:00March 1st, 2021|Fishing Report, Spring Chinook Salmon|

Fishing Report – 2020 Spring Chinook Salmon

Fishing on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers for Spring Chinook salmon is well underway and continues to have consistent action. The Multnomah Channel on the Willamette is open to fish, while there have been limited fishing dates on the Columbia River this season. We’re expecting to book guided fishing trips on the Multnomah Channel through June. All trips launch from Scappoose Bay Marina.

Spring Chinook 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. You may find that local hotels are beginning to open up reservations for when it’s not convenient for a day trip.

As of today (5/28/2020), under the current Phase 1 Covid-19 reopening of Oregon, we are able to accommodate up to 2 people from different households or 3 people from the same household. We have thorough cleaning and sanitation procedures in place to provide a safe fishing trip for everyone.