I love this park! I have driven past a few times, but just recently visited. Great place for all…read moreages. Calm water, lots of space to sit and enjoy the view. Ample free parking in the neighborhood.

We love Horseshoe! Such a great place to swim, float, or padddle board. It's a short loop and you…read morecan go the full length fairly easily. Don't be scared away by the crowds on the beach. Once you're out in the water it's not bad at all.

What a lovely spot to launch in the water, it's calm and easily accessible. It's $3 to park and you…read morepay at the kiosk, if you don't have your own paddling gear( canoe, SUP, and kayaks) they have them for rent in the office. When the water is high in May and June is the best time to see the swiftlets gliding around the water as the fly towards the nests they have built on a nearby abandoned floating shed.. If you are new to kayaking this would be the place to start you have lots of local long-timers who have become experts willing to pass on their knowledge and the staff is friendly and helpful also. They have a small picnic area and a hiking trail (that was mostly submerged in the Columbia) and a small swimming area. 10/10 would recommend:)

One of my favorite places to kayak in the Portland area. There is a convenient place to unload and…read moreload your kayaks, although it gets pretty crowded on the weekends. Other than a more crowded location on the weekends, I have no no negative things to say about this awesome place There is a daily fee to park in their parking lot, but it's minimal for an all day pass ($3). You can also rent kayaks/SUPs from the Next Adventure location located at Scappoose Bay. There is also a place to load/unload and dock boats on a more long-term basis as well. The views of Mount Saint Helen's are great and you can see so much wildlife when kayaking around through the inlets. I've seen bald eagles, great blue herons, ospreys, deer, turtles and even a cow once! on my last visit, there was an abandoned ship in an inlet to investigate as well. You can spend time exploring the different in loads or the former appears on the banks or you can paddle straight to the Columbia for a more "action" on the water. If you kayak, this is a must-visit place in the Portland area!

Wade's World Fishing (RiverTrek) gave us an incredible Columbia River experience out of…read moreAstoria/Hammond! Wade was professional, safe, and fun, with deep knowledge of the river that put us on the fish. The highlight was not only catching plenty but also loading up on fresh Dungeness crab. A true Northwest adventure -- highly recommend!

This was our 2nd time using Captain Wade. He got us on the sturgeon both times and everyone had an…read moreamazing time. We won't use anyone else! If you are thinking about booking with RiverTrek NW....DO IT!! You wont regret it! Thanks Wade for an awesome trip!

What a beautiful and clean marina and boat ramp. Many moored boats and you can dock your boat to…read morevisit the Mcmenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge next door. They have 222 boat slips. Free vehicle parking available at boat ramp. There's a scenic boardwalk and view decks beside the boat harbor. Public restrooms are available at the nearby city park. The city park also has a playground, covered picnic shelters and biking paths. We've seen people fishing on the public beaches and the American Cruise line ships docked nearby. There's also an interpretive center museum and market. Easy access off I-5.

Good dinning, many choices. Fishing, walking, biking. Clean area…read more Would like to see a fishing pier built.

Im not sure how successful folks are with catching fish in this large pond, but sitting by the dock…read moreis very peaceful. The lake is centered around the shopping mall so there are a few restaurant that overlook the lake. There are also ducks that live there.

Came here today with fishing friend who did some actual fishing. Nothing was caught (fish 1 -…read morehumans 0), but it was really OK, and I thoroughly enjoyed sitting in my camping chair and watching the fish jump in the air and the world passing by. A few other people were down on the dock casting for fish, others sat on the various rock formations sort of zoning out, and it was a real pleasure to see the children and parents sharing something they really loved. If the youngsters aren't interested in the fishing, they can come down and feed the ducks - such fun. The water is so clear you can see down to rocks and plants on the bottom and also nearest the dock flashes of the goldfish as they glide along (these goldfish eventually grow into some very large carp). There are evidently some sturgeon as well along with the rainbow trout, and also lots of ducks and other water birds (a few still with babies). Oh yes, lots of dragonflies - flashes of black and fiery orange red - add to the charm. People who fish welcome you right into their society and talk readily about their fishing experiences and how the big one got away and even why. This is a terrific family experience and for those who want to come out alone. The best time is to come early, before 7, and especially after the lake has been re-stocked, if you want to catch some fish. But like I said, it's a wonderful experience whether fish are caught or not. Give it a try. And remember if you don't catch any fish, you can hike back up to the shopping center above and get some breakfast. Not a bad day at all, in fact a damn fine one if you ask me.

The gates and restrooms are open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but don't let that stop you…read morefrom enjoying this park at any time of year. There is ample free parking across the road. A 0.7 mile paved footpath circles the pond and is a favorite of the locals. Four floating piers welcome the fisher. Non-motorized boats are allowed in the pond, but I have seen only one there in all the years I have visited. A few ducks, geese, and coots live here year round, and many more visit in winter. For info about the fish stocked in the pond see http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/washington/749/

Such a wonderful place for peace and quiet. Enjoyed watching the birds and hanging out by the…read morewater. Very few people and just a few folks fishing. Great place to relax and spend some time and lots of room to social distance.

I LOVE coming here! I first tried out this place a little more than a year ago, with aspirations of…read morestarting a new hobby. I then tried to fish for trout out in nature but due to my track record and queasiness of what to do after I catch, I just end up continuing to come here!! The staff has ALWAYS been extremely helpful for me when I have issues removing a hook, or any questions I may have. They even give advice and show you how to do XYZ. You can bring your own gear, or use theirs for free! No license required since it is a farm. You will pay based on inches of the fish, and they will gut it and cut it and you will be on your way to a delicious dinner!!

We visited this farm recently and unfortunately had a very negative experience. The staff we…read moreinteracted with were unfriendly and spoke to us in a harsh and unprofessional manner. We were told that if the roots of the fish became tangled, they would not replace them, and we were advised to bring our own equipment in a way that felt unnecessarily aggressive. The interaction was uncomfortable, even for the children with us. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this place. "We've visited this fish farm many times, but this visit was extremely upsetting. The staff refused to give us the equipment we needed and spoke to us in a harsh, unprofessional way. When the owner came over, he was aggressive, told me not to speak, and asked our whole group to leave -- including our two kids (9 and 11) who were checking in with us, and even my daughter's Girl Scout group who had not spoken to him at all. He raised his voice at the children, leaving them very upset. Based on this experience, we cannot recommend this place.

This is a quiet little fishing spot, less than 40 minutes from Portland. Well stocked with rainbow…read moretrout in the summer, it's easily accessible for all ages. Owned and maintained by PGE (Portland General Electric). Be prepared to rough it a little here. The parking lot is approx half mile walk down a gravel path to get to the BEST fishing area, although there us an area that's more easily accessible with a small fishing pier. Then climb up over a grassy hill. There is a bathroom, but its a vault-style outdoor toilet (no running water or flushing toilets) so it gets real my smell my in the summer. Fishing is incredibly easy here. We caught our limit in less than 2 hours two days in a row. Obviously, they keep the lake well stocked, multiple times during the spring and summer.

My cousin Booked the whole boat for Salmon fishing, (August 15th 2025). The weather was not in our…read morefavor... Heavy Wind, Lots of Rain, Spotty Sea conditions, ETC... Curtis didn't bat an eye and rather than canceling the trip he approached it with can do attitude "Lets GO"! We had 3 adults and 3 "kids" 10, 14, and 14. Curtis was professional, courteous, and friendly. It was a great trip. We limited out and enjoyed the day regardless of the conditions. As someone who has worked in the boat industry, I can attest to the quality, maintenance, performance, and attention to detail Curtis has put into his boat. Keep up the good work and we are looking forward to future trips!

We booked a half day salmon trip over Labor Day weekend. Things were slow going at first, but…read moreCurtis kept us moving around constantly looking for fish. We ended the day on a high note as Curtis put us on some big king salmon. Curtis is a great guide. He's a local guy and knows these waters well. We'll definitely come back and fish with Curtis again. Thank you Curtis and First Pass Outfitters for a wonderful time on the Columbia River!

Scenic Fishing Spot…read more 5/5 Stars Not only is this place Beautiful but it is filled with fish. It is a great place to come with friends and family. It is safe and spacious.