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Astoria, Oregon
Inshore Fishing Charters in Astoria
6 inshore guides in Astoria, Warrenton, Hammond and Ilwaco that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Astoria inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Astoria Fishing Charters & Guide Service
92163 Aspmo Rd., Astoria, OR 97103
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, White sturgeon, Steelhead, Rockfish, Dungeness crab
Black Dogg Guide Service
Hammond, OR
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Albacore tuna, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, White sturgeon, Dungeness crab
Coho Charters & Motel
237 Howerton Way SE, Ilwaco, WA 98624
Targets: Salmon, Halibut, White sturgeon, Dungeness crab
Lance Fisher Fishing
Astoria / Warrenton / Hammond, OR and Ilwaco, WA
Targets: Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, Tuna, Sturgeon
Pacific Salmon Charters
191 Howerton Avenue, Ilwaco, WA 98642
Targets: Salmon, Halibut, Albacore tuna, Lingcod, White sturgeon
Sea Breeze Charters
185 Howerton Ave SE, Ilwaco, WA 98624
Targets: Salmon, Halibut, Albacore tuna, White sturgeon, Dungeness crab
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 11 operators: Astoria fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Astoria at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
- Fish they list most: White sturgeon, Halibut, Dungeness crab, Salmon, Albacore tuna, Lingcod, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon.
- In season in October: Albacore tuna (see the Astoria season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 12).
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Astoria fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Astoria: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Astoria?
The fish these guides list most often are White sturgeon, Halibut, Dungeness crab, Salmon, Albacore tuna, Lingcod. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Astoria?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Astoria also runs offshore trips: 6 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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