Curtis is a first rate guide. I can recommend him highly. I have been out with him three times in…read morethe last eight years and always came back with a fish.

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!

My buddy & I went out with Leaf for Springers & had a great day fishing. Leaf is a great guide & a…read morelot of fun to be around. I highly recommend Leaf & Skookum Fishing Charters out of Astoria!!

Brilliant fisherman and even better company! Spent both days out on the water with Leaf and would…read morego again and again and again! Super skilled and very patient! And now we have a freezer full of fish!

I fished for sturgeon with Jeff and his first mate Julie. A group of 4. We had an incredible…read moretime! We hit 10 sturgeon in the first 70 minutes. We hit 20 total fish, lost 3 that spit the hook for a total of 17 sturgeon in 3 hours. Jeff is truly knowledgeable and knows the river, and his first mate was such a pleasure to fish with and support our whole day. Thank you both to a great outing. 100 pct recommend

Amazing Captain and First Mate!!…read more Great follow through and super honest! You will love going out with these folks.

Battery Russell was one of the most fascinating stops we made while exploring the Oregon Coast. If…read moreyou enjoy history, old military sites, or simply exploring places that feel a little mysterious, this is definitely worth visiting. The massive concrete structures are incredibly interesting to walk through. You can explore the old rooms, passageways, stairs, and gun emplacements while imagining what this place must have been like when soldiers were stationed here protecting the mouth of the Columbia River. What made the experience especially memorable for us was learning about Battery Russell's connection to World War II. In June 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced offshore and fired shells toward Fort Stevens. Knowing that history while standing among these old military structures gave our visit an entirely different perspective. I also appreciated being able to explore at our own pace. There are plenty of opportunities for photos, and the weathered concrete and surrounding forest make the area incredibly atmospheric. Battery Russell is a great addition to a visit to Fort Stevens State Park, especially if you're already road-tripping along the northern Oregon Coast. I highly recommend taking some time to stop, walk around, read about the history, and explore. It's an unusual and memorable piece of Oregon history that I'm really glad we didn't skip!

Clean park with great hiking trails. Fairly clean restrooms. Drove down to the beach and took the…read moredogs to see the Peter irondale. This camping trip they had a free concert on the lawn by the battery. I love that the golf carts drive by to bring you firewood for a standard $7 fee. Terrible reception and cellular in the park. Overall great trip with lots of sunshine.

Pat was a hoot! He had a great knowledge of the river and even though conditions were tough he…read morefound fish! Book with him and you won't be disappointed!

Patrick saved me from a guide that cancelled the night before our trip. Not only was he a saviour,…read morebut he is also a funny guy who knows how to catch fish. Memories for a lifetime for my son and me who caught fish within 10 minutes. He's a great American and enjoys his work, what a pleasure, I will be back.

Words can't describe what a beautiful place this is. So cool to be at the mouth of the Columbia…read moreRiver, and see Washington across the bay. I stopped here during my spring break Oregon Road trip, which consisted of driving up through Central Oregon before I headed west to Astoria, and then down the entire coast of Oregon. I wasn't expecting to like Astoria as much as I did, but wow was I beyond impressed. The area of Fort Stevens is also very cool, it's neat how they made a park out of what was once a military site. There's so much lush greenery growing over the remaining army equipment, it's pretty cool how nature has taken over. I also saw some elk that were just sitting down hanging out in a little park. That was pretty awesome! Would definitely return here to visit again.

Love this place! Kind staff, decent marina, flexible departure date/times. They will also take…read morepackages for you if you're passing through and need parts for your boat (or Amazon delivery).

This is my new favorite 'superstore'! Everything a salt-water sailor needs here! Fishing…read moresupplies, boat stuff, LOTS of tools (power tools too!), rope of all kinds, smokers, packing supplies, boots and a very cool wardrobe area with lots of hoodies, tshirts, foul weather gear you wont find anywhere else. Great customer service here too, everyone was helpful. What I didnt see here was much in the way of 'small tackle' for freshwater; so if you're looking to update your trout bag you wont find much. But LOTS of great gift ideas here too for that outdoorsy person in your life (or you!) This will be a new regular stop for us when we hit Astoria! Prices were reasonable for the area. COVID protocols very good. Ample parking, easy to find.

Not only were the staff incredibly kind and helpful, but they had everything we needed. From…read morewelding supplies and filling our argon bottle for our sailboat to bolts, lines, wires, and fishing gear. I wish every town had this store. Never have I left west marine or any other marine store fully satisfied.

A huge thank you to Shannon for working so hard, while cheerfully accomodating The Utterback Five…read more Group! Everything about this excursion was excellent. Our Captain, Nick Hernandez was fantastic. He took us out past Buoy 10. We caught our limits of salmon, plus a bunch of mackeral (They went back in the ocean!) on the way we retrieved the 3 crab pots that Nick set on the way out. Omg!! There were 86 crabs. We kept 42 of them!!!! We got back to shore by noon. The wonderful crew at the marina cleaned and fileted the salmon and expertly vacuum sealed them at a nominal extra fee. ...and, their crew steamed all 42 crabs in this huge pot that gets lowered into the boiling water at NO CHARGE!!! We couldn't believe it. We took our haul back to where we are staying and had a huge seafood fest!!! It was a great day from start to finish! Thank you for a fabulous experience!!!!!

From the owner: Lance Fisher Fishing in Astoria offers fishing charters from fishing guide, Lance Fisher. Salmon,…read moreSteelhead and Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River, Ocean and at Buoy 10.

Conclusion first: book your tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife, history and warmth of…read moreCaptain Mark and the crew. At first glance, I worried that the tour was too expensive. However, I also knew we had been to Astoria so many times over the decades and I was curious about what more I could learn from the riverside of this awesome area. Turns out, the pricing is fair. Here's what we experienced: --friendly, informed captain and deck hand for thus two-hour tour --eagles --sea lions and lots of wildlife -- history of the geography of the river / islands east of Astoria , into the John Day River --cold drinks (NA) --into the fish processing / fish vacuums, just under the Astoria Bridge --awesome slide show of Astoria's history Simply book your tour. This was a highlight of another awesome Astoria weekend for us.

Had a wonderful tour today along the Columbia River on the Arrow No. 2. The boat has been…read morebeautifully restored. We learned a lot about Astoria's history during the tour. And best of all our kids had a lot of fun.

t was a beautiful evening tour. Capt Bruce points out historical points along the way and shares…read moreintersting stories. It's nice to see Astoria from the river and then travel through tucked away areas you can't get to by car.

We went on a 3 hour tour with Captain Bruce on Saturday morning and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was…read morefunny and super knowledgeable without feeling overdone tour guide-like. So much great information about the river and shipping!!! We saw a harbor seal, sea lions, a bald eagle, a crane and lots of seagulls and other birds. It was a little chilly so we were glad for our coats, hats and gloves. Watching from below wouldn't have been nearly as fun as being up on the deck. I have two suggestions for improvement and would have given 5 stars: 1. The boat needs some tidying up. Even if someone lives here sometimes, put things away, dust, vacuum, etc. so the first impression upon boarding isn't one of entering a messy dorm room. 2. Offer bottled water or some sort of light snack and beverage. It's a 3 hour trip. Sure we brought our own but it would be a nice touch. I imagine some of the local companies would give you a deal to offer their products and help spread the word about their delicious beer, chocolate, baked goods, etc. Well worth the cost and a great way to really see Astoria and understand this river town.