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WELCOME TO A & B PRO GUIDES AND CHARTERS
Since 1998, helping families,
business groups and individuals hook up with the best
fishing guides, charter boat services, outfitters and tour boat operators in
Oregon and Washington. If you're looking for a quality
fishing adventure, fishing vacation,
drift boat trip, white water rafting trip or fishing trip referral on an
Oregon or Washington river or
in the Pacific Ocean. You've come to
the right place. Email
fish@abproguides.com
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Business trips and large groups our specialty.
E-mail us with questions or to
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Hours 8:00 am to 7:00 pm (PST). [
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Columbia River & Buoy 10 Salmon
World class
action (Aug-Oct)
Spring Salmon Seasons
Summer and Fall Seasons
Ocean Chinook & Coho Salmon
Loads of Action
(July-Sept) Book Now! Seats fill very fast.
Fishing
Season Updates
Ocean
Salmon Season
Reports
Willamette River Spring Salmon & Steelhead
Combo
trips salmon and sturgeon (Jan-June).
Salmon Season
Pacific
Halibut - OR, WA
& Canadian Waters
12 & 18 hour trips
(May-Oct)
OR halibut Seasons
WA
Halibut Seasons
Two fish limit on Canadian halibut trips.
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Halibut season updates OR
Albacore Tuna
Fishing Trips
Extreme Fishing (July-Sept).
12, 18, 33 & 42 hour trips.
No limit. Average 18-20 pounds.
WA Tuna fishing info
OR Tuna fishing
Bottom
Fishing - Rockfish, Cabazon, Lingcod
Very Popular (April-Sept) 5, 6, 8 & 12 hr trips. Combo trips and
light tackle trips also.
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WA Seasons
Columbia River Walleye Fishing Trips
World Class. Next world record expected from Columbia River (Year-round).
Washington record
Columbia River walleye landed 19 lbs
Willamette & Columbia River Sturgeon Trips
Continuous Non Stop Action
(Year-round) Columbia River
and Willamette River.
Columbia River Sturgeon Seasons
Fly
Fishing Trips - Trout and Steelhead
Experienced and Beginners. Rods, waders, gear available (year-round).
Drive, float, hike, pack. Multi day trips also. All Oregon and Washington
Rivers.
Smallmouth Bass - Day & Overnight Trips
World Class fishing (June-Oct) John Day River central Oregon,
Grand
Ronde eastern Oregon, Umpqua River southern Oregon.
4-5 hr Crabbing
Excursions OR
Oregon coast
bays and
ocean crabbing (seasonal).
Columbia River Shad Fishing
Trips
Oregon and Washington trips on Willamette River in Portland and
Columbia River below Boneville Dam (May-June).
Wild Turkey Hunting Trips
Oregon
and Washington
Wild turkey hunts are fun for all ages and very productive
(Oct-Feb).
Hunting Horse Pack Trips Drop Camps
Mule deer, Elk, Bear, Coyote, Bob Cat and more...
White Salmon River Walk in Steelhead
Red Hot Now
1/24/10. Package trip; log cabin lodging in
Klickitat WA and transportation to fishing location. Or fishing trip only.
Other types of trips we offer in
Oregon and
Washington
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Coordination of
Business Groups and Corporate Fishing Vacations is our specialty.
We are happy to handle all of the details involved in
arranging a fishing trip for large groups including lodging,
transportation, fish processing, etc.
What's Hot Now!
(1/24/10) Columbia River Sturgeon. White Salmon and Tillamook
Winter Steelhead. Tillamook Bay sturgeon heating up.
Willamette River sturgeon. Willamette River
spring salmon moving in. BOOK NOW !
Latest Fishing Reports: (OR)
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Fishing trip referrals to over 185 top
rated professional sportfishing guides, hunting guides, outfitters and
deep sea ocean
charters throughout Oregon and Washington -- Sportfishing capitals of the world.
Fishing adventures to fit everyone's
needs young and old, beginner to experienced. We know where the "catching"
is best whether it be Chinook salmon on the Columbia River, Trophy trout on the
Williamson
River or Albacore tuna in the Pacific ocean we'll put you in the action!
"Fast friendly service"
"Top rated" "Highest success rates"
Just tell us the location you would
like to fish or hunt, species you want to target, number of persons and the date
or dates you prefer. We'll do all the work, researching the best guide or
charter service that fits your needs, along with the most productive location and best species to target. Save yourself the frustration
of searching for the perfect trip and best guide. "That's our job" and we love doing it. Our
clients
feedback says it all. Named best fishing service (Portland Tribune 2001).
Oregon and Washington sport fishing referrals. We also provide
Burials at sea service.
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Using sport catch information from
current and past seasons for areas throughout Oregon and Washington, along with
current river and ocean data. We can insure that you will be fishing at the best
possible time and location for species like salmon, steelhead, river sturgeon,
halibut, tuna and more. We will not send you on a fishing trip when the catch is poor, or when the chance of success is
below 70 percent.
We want you to catch fish so you will use our service again and recommend it to
others. Over 70 percent of our business is from returning customers and customer
referrals. For more information on the types of hunting trips we offer please visit our
Northwest
Guided Hunts page.
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All ABPG fishing guides are fully licensed by
the U.S. Coast Guard, fully insured and have appropriate state outfitters licenses.
All are trained in CPR and first aid and are enrolled in drug and alcohol testing
programs, as required by the US Coast Guard. All Oregon and
Washington fishing guides
are ranked according to client satisfaction, years of experience and quality of
service and equipment.
Catching fish is only part of the adventure!
Let us direct you to a wonderful and
rewarding experience fishing beside some of the friendliest, most knowledgeable
and successful sport fishing guides in the industry. Why take chances or waste time searching
for the right fishing guide or charter boat when you can always go with the best, every time.
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A Fishing License as well as applicable tags should be obtained prior to your
trip.
Prices: Oregon- $12.00
purchase online. Washington- $9.00 purchase
online. Many of our guides sell them onboard or can direct you to a location
you can pick one up on day of trip.
Salmon / steelhead / sturgeon / halibut tags are included with all daily licenses
in
Oregon. Punch cards (free) are required in
Washington.
Layered clothing is recommend, especially on
ocean trips. Bring
light rain gear, a hat, waterproof shoes or boots with slip resistant soles, sunglasses,
sunscreen
and a camera. All fishing gear, bait and tackle are provided. Many ABPG
fishing
guides and ocean charter services will allow you to bring your "favorite rod" if you
so desire. They will first confirm its adequacy for the fish you will be targeting. Boatsville Used Boats New and used boats for sale by individuals,
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Upon booking
your trip you will receive a
referral confirmation
packet, by e-mail or fax that will contain; contact
information for your guide, along with a map and driving directions to the
meeting location. Information on lodging accommodations, fish processing
facilities and transportation services will also be provided if requested. An initial deposit is required to
reserve seats, typically 10 percent of the total cost of the trip. We accept
all major credit cards, PayPal and checks. Cancellations made prior to 14 days of scheduled trip will receive a full refund.
Oregon
fishing regulations
Washington fishing
regulations
Book your trip now e-mail
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503-720-9033 summer, or 970-871-4803 winter
Hours of operation 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (PST)
seven days a week. "Best to contact us by e-mail"
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Our
Mission
To insure the highest quality, custom
tailored trips to fit the specific needs of those seeking the adventure of a lifetime.
If you have never fished before and are not sure which species to target, or where
to go, not to worry. We are here to insure that you experience a fun successful
trip by helping you select the absolute best location, guide and species. Try
our guide referral service now, you'll be glad you did.
Included Services
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Quality
fishing tackle and equipment is provided by all ABPG guides.
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(River float trips only) - meals
provided on multi day float trips and some day trips.
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Hot coffee is available on most
ocean charter boats.
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Ocean charter boats have restroom
(head) on board. Guide boats have porta-potties.
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Most ABPG guides and
charters
will clean and prepare your catch for transport.
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Driving directions, mileage,
driving time and detailed map with turn by turn directions to the meeting location.
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Most ABPG guides sell one-day
fishing licenses onboard. You may also
purchase online.
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Information on near by attractions
and accommodations, including hotels, RV parks, campgrounds and cabin and RV rentals
are available by request.
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Arrangements for preparation
of your catch, including filleting, smoking, canning, flash freezing, shipping
and packaging for travel are available by request.
Customer satisfaction is our number one goal.
Our
clients
feedback says it all.
Columbia River Fishing Guides
The Sandy River and Columbia River provide some
of the best fishing in Oregon for salmon and steelhead. The Sandy River now
has a wild brood-stock program in place where wild winter steelhead are used
for hatchery brood-stock. These steelhead are big, averaging 12
to 15 pounds each, and provide a battle that rivals no other. The Columbia
River, in the Columbia River Gorge, provides excellent guided fishing for
white sturgeon averaging 30 to 80 pounds each, with oversize fish weighing
as much as 400 pounds or more. Trophy Walleye fishing is also available on the Columbia River, these fine eating
fish average 3 to 8 pounds with some in the 10 to 25 pound range. Columbia
River walleye are becoming a popular target fish for Oregon and
Washington
anglers.

Don't forget, the scenic beauty and ruggedness
of the Columbia River Gorge and Sandy River Gorge is also a special part of
our trips. So be sure to bring along your camera for some fantastic shots.
The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon cutting the only
sea-level route through the Cascade Mountain Range. It's 80 miles long and
up to 4,000 feet deep with the north canyon walls in Washington State and
the south canyon walls in Oregon State. The Columbia River Gorge
is more
than a gorgeous, natural wonder. It is also a critical transportation
corridor and is home to 70,000 people.
Columbia River Gorge Images
Columbia River visitors info
Columbia River
Gorge forcast
Oregon Chinook Salmon
Fishing
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 of the two
and highly prized among anglers. The Columbia River Gorge is a prime
area to target Chinook salmon. When hooked, Chinook like to slug it
out, while Coho's are acrobatic and quick. The Columbia supports several
species of
anadromous fish that migrate between the Pacific Ocean and fresh
water tributaries of the river.
Coho
and
Chinook (also known as "king") salmon, and
steelhead, all of the genus Oncorhynchus are ocean fish that migrate up the
rivers at the end of their life cycles to spawn.
Chinook are also known as the
king salmon or spring
salmon. Chinook salmon 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,
however, range from 15 to 40 pounds. At the end of a fishing line,
Chinooks are absolute brutes - hard-running, stubborn fighters that will
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Starting in March, the
Spring Chinook are the most desired of all the fish for their excellent
taste. The average Chinook salmon weighs 15-20 pounds. Then in August the
Upriver Brights make their way upriver, they are hard fighting and a joy to
catch. By mid to late September, Fall Chinook are present. The largest
of the salmon species, the Fall Chinook, will certainly get your heart
pounding. Coho Salmon enter our rivers in September, a great fish to eat
and catch.
Columbia River
salmon fishing is a major tourist draw for Washington and Oregon fishing guides
and once you experience Columbia River salmon fishing just once you will not
want to ever leave these fertile fishing grounds of the Columbia River. Salmon fishing
Oregon Washington
Columbia River
Fishing Regulations
"Oregon Fishing
Opportunities are Year-round"
Columbia River
Sturgeon Fishing
Sturgeon Fishing
- The northwest and the
Columbia River is home to the largest population of great white sturgeon in the
world. Columbia River fishing offers anglers and Oregon fishing guides top
quality sturgeon fishing opportunities throughout the year.
Sturgeon average
from 7 - 14 feet in length and can weigh up to 400 pounds. It's hard to imagine
just how big and strong these fish are until you've experienced the fight for
yourself first-hand.
When you are charter
fishing on Columbia River you'll want to bring along your camera to capture this
incredible fish on film along with the vast scenery of the Columbia River Gorge,
which offers some of the most spectacular outdoor scenery in North America.
Columbia River fishing trips provide plenty of action and fun for veteran as
well as beginner anglers.
Keeper Sturgeon
range from 42" to 60" though many are hooked under and over that size. These
fish are known to provide some of the best eating meat ever. Sturgeon is great
smoked, deep fried, or baked. Your Oregon, Washington, or Columbia River
fishing guide can tell you more about this fish, their feeding habits,
popular techniques for catching them, and delicious recipes on how to prepare
Sturgeon meat. Sturgeon
Columbia River Gorge
Book your trip now e-mail
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503-720-9033 summer, or 970-871-4803 winter
Hours of operation 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (PST)
seven days a week. "Best to contact us by e-mail"
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