Join Fishing With Kevin for a thrilling 8-hour salmon fishing adventure at Buoy 10 near Astoria, Oregon. Experience expert guidance, scenic views, and your catch cleaned and bagged.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good enough shape to handle some standing and movement on a boat for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Buoy 10 fishery has been a renowned salmon fishing hotspot since the early 1900s, integral to Oregon’s fishing heritage.
Conservation
Strict fishing regulations and seasonal limits help maintain healthy salmon populations and protect the coastal ecosystem.
Fishing With Kevin
Join Fishing With Kevin for a thrilling 8-hour salmon fishing adventure at Buoy 10 near Astoria, Oregon. Experience expert guidance, scenic views, and your catch cleaned and bagged.
Fishing With Kevin is a Garibaldi, Oregon-based charter operation providing guided fishing and crabbing trips along the Northwest coast and rivers. Captain Kevin brings more than 40 years of fishing experience to each trip, offering salmon, halibut, sturgeon, steelhead, and Dungeness crab outings across locations that include the Columbia River, Tillamook Bay, Buoy 10 in Astoria, Newport offshore grounds, and Hammond Marina.
Trips range from local crabbing mornings in Hammond to full-day eight-hour offshore and riverside excursions. Boats include a spacious, well-equipped 28’ Alumaweld Pacific used for Tillamook Bay and Buoy 10 trips and vessels fitted with electric reels for offshore halibut and salmon trips out of Newport. Fishing With Kevin provides all necessary gear, emphasizes teamwork so every angler gets a fair chance, and includes catch cleaning, filleting, vacuum packing, and shipping options when available.
Seasonal offerings follow reliable regional fisheries: spring chinook runs in March–June, all-depth halibut and salmon in May–August, summer crab and salmon combos in August–September, fall Columbia River and Buoy 10 salmon trips in August–October, Tillamook Bay chinook in October–November, winter steelhead in January–March, and year-round sturgeon trips. Crabbing departures operate Friday through Sunday from Hammond at 7:30 a.m., with a published per-person rate for limited-spot outings. Reservations are recommended early in peak months to secure preferred dates and launch locations. Weather and sea conditions vary.
Years Experience
40+
Decades guiding Northwest fisheries
Home Port
Garibaldi, OR
Easy access to Columbia River and coast
Trip Lengths
8 hours / mornings
Full-day and morning options available
Crabbing Rate
$150 / person
Hammond departures Friday–Sunday
Secure a spot for peak salmon, halibut, sturgeon, steelhead, or Dungeness crab seasons — cleaning, filleting, and packing options available.
Dress in layers for coastal weather
Oregon’s coast can be cool and windy even in late summer, so bring warm layers and waterproof gear.
Bring a fishing license
Ensure you have a valid Oregon fishing license as it’s required to fish at Buoy 10.
Use polarized sunglasses
Polarized lenses reduce glare on the water helping you spot fish and protect your eyes.
Keep your camera handy
The scenic river mouth and ocean views are perfect for capturing memorable photos.
Waterproof jacket
Protects against coastal winds and occasional rain during the trip.
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Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare from the water making it easier to spot fish.
Non-slip boat shoes
Ensures safety and comfort while moving around the boat.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the scenic views and exciting fishing moments throughout the day.