Top Oregon Fishing Charters for Sturgeon, Walleye, Salmon & Kokanee

Take Down Guide Service — Oregon Fishing Charters

Overview

Take Down Guide Service runs species-specific fishing charters on the Columbia River, Willamette River, and Lake Billy Chinook in Oregon. Anglers can choose from sturgeon fishing, guided walleye charters, guided salmon charters, or kokanee salmon trips. Each trip lists a clear trip length — 7-hour or 8-hour options — and target species to help anglers plan the right charter.

Popular Trips and Target Species

• Sturgeon Fishing Charter (7 hours): Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers targets prehistoric sturgeon ranging from 3 to 12 feet. The trip description notes high catch rates and prolonged fights typical of large sturgeon.
• Guided Walleye Fishing Charter (8 hours): This Columbia River walleye charter highlights trophy walleye opportunities with reported catches up to 50 fish in a day and no size limits. The operator provides all tackle and safety gear for this trip.
• Guided Salmon Fishing Charter (8 hours): A full-day salmon fishing charter on river waters offering dedicated salmon techniques and on-water time to pursue salmon.
• Guided Kokanee Salmon Fishing Charter (7 hours): Lake Billy Chinook kokanee trips are family-friendly and beginner-friendly, targeting kokanee between 12" and 18" amid scenic cliffs and rock formations.

Why Choose These Charters

• Clear, species-focused trip descriptions make it easy to pick the right charter.
• Launch venues include two major rivers (Columbia and Willamette) and Lake Billy Chinook.
• Trip durations are stated up front: 7-hour and 8-hour options.
• Specific notes on gear: the walleye charter explicitly provides tackle and safety equipment.

What to Expect on a Charter

• Pre-trip details that specify trip length, target species, and launch location.
• Hands-on fishing opportunities targeting sturgeon, walleye, salmon, or kokanee.
• Scenic river and lake settings: Columbia River, Willamette River, and Lake Billy Chinook.

Booking, Preparation, and Practical Terms

• Reserve based on the trip length and species targeted.
• Review seasonal availability and specific launch points for Columbia River, Willamette River, or Lake Billy Chinook.
• For the walleye charter, tackle and safety gear are provided; verify gear provisions for other charters when booking.

Keywords and Search Targets

To improve findability, this page targets high-intent search terms related to the service and trips offered:

• Sturgeon fishing Columbia River
• Guided walleye charter Columbia River
• Salmon fishing charter Oregon
• Kokanee fishing Lake Billy Chinook
• 7-hour fishing charter / 8-hour full-day fishing charter
• trophy walleye Oregon

Summary

Take Down Guide Service lists clearly described, species-specific charters with defined durations on the Columbia River, Willamette River, and Lake Billy Chinook. Anglers looking for sturgeon, walleye, salmon, or kokanee trips can use the trip summaries and stated durations to choose an appropriate charter and confirm gear provisions and launch locations during booking.