Bob Gale, one of Oregon's most accomplished and experienced
Oregon Fishing Guides, often referred to as the sportsmans guide. For
a fun, safe and satisfying fishing adventure join the sportsmans guide for a
quality guided drift boat fishing trip on one of Oregon's most productive
rivers. Guided Salmon, Steelhead, Chinook and King Salmon.
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Offering quality drift boat trips in Northwest Oregon fishing
Coho, Chinook salmon and steelhead that are sure to please. Quality fishing
equipment and courteous service always. As one of the top Oregon fishing guides,
the sportsmans guide, we insure our clients the most satisfying and productive fishing trip
possible.
Our drift boat is fully equipped, comfortable, functional and
safe. Join us on one of our fun and productive guided trips. Call the
sportsmans guide Bob Gale at (503) 930-7422
to book a trip. Photo above:
Two steelhead caught on the Nestucca River. Chinook salmon guided fishing
trips are also available on the Nestucca River.
Oregon fishing report available by calling 503-930-7442.
Fishing the Oregon coast on the little know Siletz River for
huge Chinook salmon and some of the largest and hardest fighting steelhead
on the west coast. Photo above: Fishing guide Bob Gale, the sportsmans
guide, holds an example of
the quality of fish available on his guided trips on these Oregon coast rivers.
Gales Guide Service is a proud sponsor of Hawg Quest.
Fishing TV shows and Oregon Fishing Reports for Northwest anglers.
GENERAL FISHING TRIP INFORMATION
A Fishing License as well as applicable tags must be purchased prior to your
trip for fishing in Oregon. I do sell one-day licenses onboard. Please let me know at the time of
your booking if you will be needing a license. An
Oregon Fishing Report is available.
Call me for the latest area report.
Salmon/steelhead/sturgeon/halibut tags are included with
a daily
fishing license in Oregon.
Price: $12.00.
Layered clothing is recommend, especially on
spring and fall drift boat Oregon fishing trips. Bring light rain gear, a hat,
waterproof shoes or boots, sunglasses and a camera. All fishing gear, bait
and tackle are provided.
Oregon Fishing Report available by
calling 503-930-7442. You may bring your "favorite rod", but please let
me know at time of booking so I can insure it will be adequate for the job.
More information and trip prices
Chinook Salmon
Of the five species of Pacific salmon, the Chinook and Coho are the most
important to anglers. The two are often found in the same waters and
pursued in much the same way, but the Chinook is the larger fish of the
two and highly prized among anglers. When hooked, Chinook like to slug
it out, while Coho's are acrobatic and quick. Chinook are also known as
king salmon or spring salmon.
Chinook are powerful swimmers that migrate
hundreds of miles up northwest rivers to their spawning grounds, and
they can grow huge. The rod-and-reel world record was taken in Alaska's
Kenai River in 1985 and weighed 97 pounds, 4 ounces. Most fish caught by
northwest anglers and Oregon fishing guides, however, range from 15 to 40 pounds.
These Chinook salmon are commonly referred to as "Tillamook Hawgs". At the end of a
fishing line, Chinook are absolute brutes - hard-running, stubborn
fighters that will give you all the challenge you can handle, and
sometimes much more.
The central and north coast of Oregon
provides some of the finest river fishing in the state for King salmon,
Coho salmon and huge wild and hatchery steelhead. The Trask River, Nestucca River, Siletz River
and Wilson River all provide excellent Oregon fishing action for both salmon and
steelhead.
Join me for a peaceful, productive, action
packed Oregon fishing trip on some of least crowded sections of the
Trask River, Wilson River, Nestucca River and Siletz River. You are
sure to be pleased with the results!
Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. It is an
ancient and worldwide practice that dates back about 10,000 years with
various techniques and traditions and it has been transformed by modern
technological developments.
Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United
States, in 2001, 16% of the U.S. population 16 years old and older (34
million anglers) spent an average of 16 days fishing. Freshwater fishing
was the most popular type of fishing with over 28 million anglers
devoting nearly 467 million angler-days to the sport. Guided Oregon
fishing trips have grown in popularity making Oregon fishing nearly as
well known as that of Alaska and Wyoming.
Practice Good Stewardship of our Waterways:
You can help to take care of our lakes, rivers, and other waterways so
that others may enjoy these areas for years to come by practicing some
of the following actions:
Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other
receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the
proper trash receptacle. Use proper dumping stations instead of tossing
refuse into the water.
Make sure that you use the correct type of bait and
fishing gear permitted in that area. There may also be limits on the
number, size, and kind of fish that you can keep. Check with your
destination ahead of time to see what the local regulations allow. If
you use a boat or watercraft when fishing, check to see what kinds of
watercraft are allowed at the body of water where you are going to fish.
Pay attention to local procedures and cautions for
cleaning your watercraft after you leave the water so that you don't
encourage the spread of non-native species, such as the Zebra Mussel, to
the next body of water you may visit with your boat.
Don't fish or boat in areas where it is not permitted. These
areas have been declared "off limits" to fishing and boating to protect wildlife,
vegetation, or for your safety.
White Sturgeon Sturgeon are always on tap for Catch & Release on the Lower Columbia
River. But Oregon sets seasons for retention of these special
prehistoric game fish. Common Names: Pacific sturgeon, Oregon sturgeon,
Columbia sturgeon, and Sacramento sturgeon. Sometimes misspelled as sturgen. White sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America
and can weigh over 1,500 pounds, be 20 feet in length, and live for over
100 years. Anadromous white sturgeon most commonly move into large
rivers like the Columbia River in early spring, and spawn May through June.
White sturgeon are tough fighters -- so make sure you are
ready to do battle. Many days we will catch and release over 25 fish. If
your lucky enough to be here on a retention date you will quickly become
a coinsure of the best eating fish there is. If you like Halibut its a
sure thing you'll love Sturgeon.
A significant economic and cultural resource throughout
the Northwest, white sturgeon recently became a popular target fishery
with major commercial landings in the Columbia River. In fact, Columbia
River sturgeon production, with its valuable roe for caviar, is second
only to the former Soviet Union's production. The Columbia River Gorge is also
the site of an intense sport fishery, as is the San Joaquin Delta in
California and the Willapa Bay in Washington where guided fishing trips
are popular. The white sturgeon is also an important fish for Native
American fishermen on the Columbia and Klamath rivers.
Gale's Guide
Service Drift boat Fishing on Northwest Oregon
Coastal and Inland
Streams
Licensed Oregon Guide
( Over 15 year's experience )
(503) 930-7422 Bob Gale - Oregon River Guide 388 Lost Creek Road
Keizer, Oregon 97303
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Sturgeon are always on tap for Catch & Release on the Lower Columbia
River. But Oregon sets seasons for retention of these special
prehistoric game fish. Common Names: Pacific sturgeon, Oregon sturgeon,
Columbia sturgeon, and Sacramento sturgeon. Sometimes misspelled as sturgen. White sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in North America
and can weigh over 1,500 pounds, be 20 feet in length, and live for over
100 years. Anadromous white sturgeon most commonly move into large
rivers like the Columbia River in early spring, and spawn May through June.
