Buoy 10 Fishing Report

Walley Fishing Adventure

Written by Toby Wyatt

Toby has been a fishing guide for 32 years. Toby grew up chasing big fish on area rivers. Toby was voted one of the top 25 guides on the west coast by Salmon & Steelhead Journal. He has also been featured in numerous magazine articles, radio programs, T.V. fishing shows on the Columbia River to the Clearwater River.

Posted July 13, 2023

Buoy 10 Fishing Report

Welcome to the latest Buoy 10 Fishing Report news and updates from Astoria! We have some exciting updates for you this year as we predict massive runs of both Chinook and Coho Salmon. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Book your trip now!

Stay informed with the latest information on King, Chinook and Coho Salmon hotspots from Oregon, Washington to Idaho. Including the legendary Columbia River and its tributaries, along with the Snake River and Clearwater River.

Updated | July 13th, 2023

Location | Columbia River, Buoy 10 Astoria

Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing is Where It’s At..

Astoria Oregon, Come Join

In August, get ready for an unforgettable fishing experience in the renowned Buoy 10 area of the Columbia River, located in Astoria, Oregon.

This fishery is set to be epic, with a large run of 272,400 upriver Chinook, 136,100 lower river Chinook, and an exceptionally massive Coho run predicted to be 886,000. The limits allow for the catch of one king and one coho or two coho.

And that’s not all! Astoria offers more than just fantastic fishing. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this charming town by visiting its epic historical museums. On top of that, you’ll enjoy an average temperature of 80 degrees during the summer. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

salmon fishing at buoy 10 in astoria with reel time fishing guides
get the lates news from buoy 10 on the columbia river

Frequently Asked Questions about our fishing trips

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING ON MY TRIP?

The legal max boatload is six anglers, but with six full time guides available we are able to accommodate large groups of more than six people.

IS LUNCH/DRINKS PROVIDED ON MY TRIPS?

We do provide a BBQ lunch and drinks on all Clearwater, Snake, and Dworshak trips. Lunch and drinks ARE NOT provided on any of our Columbia River or Grande Ronde river trips.

HOW MANY HOURS ARE WE ON THE WATER?

Look forward to at least 8 hours of fishing unless you book a half day trip, then look forward to 4 hours of fishing

DO YOU PROVIDE ALL THE GEAR WE NEED TO FISH?

Yes, each guide is fully equipped with top-notch rods, reels and bait to ensure success on your trip.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY OR PLACE A DEPOSIT DOWN TO HOLD MY SPOT?

We require a 50% deposit at the time of booking, final payment must be made in full 10 days prior to your trip. We do not offer refunds for cancellations or head-count changes made inside 10 days of your trip.

DO YOU CLEAN AND FILLET OUR CATCH?

Yes, all of our guides will clean and fillet your catch unless otherwise specified.