Klickitat River Fishing Guide

Why Pacific Drifter Guide Service Is the Top Choice for Your Klickitat River Fishing Charter

If you want a fantastic fishery close to the Portland metro area, a Klickitat River fishing guided trip should be high on your list. When you book with Pacific Drifter, I’ll arrange a trip to the mouth of the Klickitat, where it enters the Columbia River. This is an action-packed fishery that's perfect for family and friends.

I have been fishing this area for many years and use several tactics to intercept salmon there. Each year, the tactics may change a little, and you have to adapt to what they are biting on. I collaborate with several guides in the area, and I know exactly what works well in any given season. By paying close attention to details, I'll have your guided trip dialed in with the best technique to catch these aggressive salmon.

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Best Catches of the Klickitat River

Chinook Salmon

Klickitat chinook salmon fishing is excellent because many of these fish stack up in the mouth of the river. The fish congregate and mill around this area as a way to cool off from the warm waters of the Columbia at this time of year. With the Klickitat River being fed by cool mountain running waters, it's a great stopping point for fish.

We fish for Chinook salmon from September into October. We will launch from Mayer State Park on the Oregon side of the river and it’s only a five-minute boat ride to the fishing grounds.

The fishing here is great because not only do we catch chinook salmon headed up the Klickitat River, we also intercept other chinook bound for the many tributaries of the Columbia River due to the cool waters of the Klickitat.

Coho Salmon

Klickitat coho fishing is also amazing. This is one of the best places to target coho salmon in the mid-Columbia section of the river before they pass by on their way to the spawning grounds.

We fish for coho salmon in late September through early November. As with the chinook salmon run, we will launch from Mayer State Park on the Oregon side of the river and will be at the fishing grounds five minutes later.

This is a staging ground for coho salmon as they stack up in the thousands, waiting for the fall rains to arrive and raise the water level of the Klickitat River. Since they pool up in such large numbers, this fishery is a great place to catch coho.

By employing a few different strategies for catching these fish, I can determine what approach we should take based on what has been working well. Sometimes we may even change tactics throughout the day, as the fish's behavior can change from morning to afternoon. With several different presentations available, you can be assured that I will have my guests using the right gear in the right location.

Coho Salmon

Klickitat coho fishing is also amazing. This is one of the best places to target coho salmon in the mid-Columbia section of the river before they pass by on their way to the spawning grounds.

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Take a Look at a Day of Fishing on the Klickitat River with Pacific Drifter Guide Service

See What Others Are Saying About Their Experience with Pacific Drifter on the Klickitat River

“With the current low and clear river conditions, Jordan was tasked with the fishing edition of Mission Impossible on our trip. Even in conditions that normally would’ve been a struggle to find fish, we were provided multiple opportunities at these PNW gems we call steelhead. It was a great day on the water. Cordial, professional, knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate to fish with Jordan again.”

– T.W.

“I met Jordan through Facebook while looking for a Portland fishing guide. He is a very knowledgeable fisherman who is willing to share his knowledge and definitely knows how to put you on fish. Whether you’re looking for a salmon fishing guide or a steelhead fishing guide Jordan Rose is the Oregon fishing guide for you! I have been out on multiple trips since I met him about 1.5 years ago. He has successfully put me on spring chinook, sockeye, fall chinook, coho and I am looking forward to a winter steelhead driftboat fishing trip before too long! If you want a guide who won’t give up and call it a day without giving it their all and who will put you on fish then get on the water with Pacific Drifter Guide Service. Thanks Jordan!”

– Drew M.

“We had a great time steelhead fishing on the raft with Jordan on a coastal river. He has a great knowledge of the species and rivers. You can tell he has a deep respect for nature. He answered questions and taught me some great tips. We were faced with changing weather and water and he adapted and got us on some great steelhead! I would definitely use him again.”

– Andy R.

“We have an absolute blast fishing with Jordan. My crew looks forward to it a couple times a year. I believe we have been out with him the last 4 years. There are a lot of boats out there and very few work as hard as Jordan. We have met some amazing fellow fishermen and women on his trips. Always a laughing great time. Plus fish in the box! If you’re looking for a great Portland fishing guide, book it. Whether it's a Salmon fishing guide or a Steelhead fishing guide he's one of the elite Oregon fishing guides on the water. Have not once ever been disappointed.”

– Roger S.

“If you’re looking for an awesome Oregon fishing guide, give Jordan a call for available seats. I've been out with him several times and he never disappoints. Unlike some other guides, he keeps going and going until everyone on the trip gets some action. He’s always my go to when I’m able to sneak out for a day on the water.”

– Mike R.

“If you want to catch fish, go with Jordan. He has a great boat and equipment. All of us were limited out two days in a row. The first day, we were done by 11 am. He worked hard to get on the fish in the boat. Next time I am at the Superbowl of fishing, he will be our guide.”

– Ryan W.

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