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Since 1998, helping families, business groups and individuals hook up with the best Oregon and Washington fishing guides, charter boat services and tour boat operators. If you're looking for a quality fishing adventure or hunting trip, white water rafting trip or a fishing referral for an Oregon or Washington river or in the Pacific Ocean. You've come to the right place. Call 503-720-9033 Gift Certificates $25.00 Portland Oregon fishing guides Washington guide Chinook salmon coast charters.

Fishing referrals to over 185 top rated professional fishing guides, hunting guides, outfitters and deep sea ocean charters throughout Oregon and Washington -- Fishing capitals of the world. Fishing adventures to fit everyone's needs young and old, beginner to experienced. We know where the "catching" is best in Oregon and Washington whether it be on the Columbia River, Willamette River or in the Pacific ocean we'll put you in the action!

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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 best 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 fishing referrals.

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Using sport catch information from current and past seasons for the Columbia River, Willamette River and others 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 which ever species you choose. 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 60 percent of our business is from returning customers. For more information on the various types of hunting trips we offer please visit our Northwest Guided Hunts page.

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All ABPG 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.

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Let us direct you to a wonderful and rewarding experience fishing beside some of the friendliest, most knowledgeable and successful guides in the industry. Why take chances or waste time searching for the right fishing guide when you can always go with the best, every time.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
A Fishing License as well as applicable tags should be obtained prior to your trip. Prices: Oregon- $12.00, Washington- $9.00. Many of our guides sell them onboard. 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 and a camera. All fishing gear, bait and tackle are provided. Many ABPG fishing guides and charter services will allow you to bring your "favorite rod" if you desire. They will confirm its adequacy.

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. A small service fee is charged for all referrals. An initial deposit is required to reserve seats, typically 10 percent of the total cost of the trip. We accept Check, Visa, Master Card and PayPal. Cancellations made within 14 days of scheduled trip will receive a full refund (minus $15.00 filing fee). All cancellations must be made through A & B Pro Guides by calling 503-720-9033.
 

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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

•  Quality tackle and equipment is provided by all ABPG guides.

•  (River float trips only) - meals provided on multi day float trips and some day trips.

•  Hot coffee is available on most ocean charter boats.

•  Ocean charter boats have restroom on board. Guide boats have porta-pottie.

•  Most ABPG guides and charters will clean and prepare your catch for transport.

•  Driving directions, mileage, driving time and detailed map with turn by turn directions to the meeting location. Driving directions to boat ramps and marinas

•  Most ABPG guides sell one-day fishing licenses onboard.

•  Information on near by attractions and accommodations, including hotels, RV parks, campgrounds and cabin and RV rentals are available by request.

•  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.

A & B Pro Guides (ABPG) is a referral service and network of licensed professional Oregon and Washington fishing guides and charter boat operators. All are dedicated to providing top quality service while insuring your safety and satisfaction. Our parent company Business Innovations, a family owned business based in Portland Oregon, developed and published The Local Fisherman Newsmagazine (1998-2005) and currently oversees operations of ABPG. We also provide affordable Custom Web Design Services and hosting. Specializing in sites for guides, charters, marinas and lodging accommodations near popular fishing destinations.

Dear ABPG, I found the guide you recommended to be top notch. Thank you for the great service that you provide and I want to tell you, you were honest and you weren't kidding when you said this guide is one of the best. Our guided trip on the Columbia River for salmon this summer was simply unbelievable.

Thank you for a great service and the great operation you have in helping clients find the best guide to fit their needs. If you ever need a reference don't hesitate to call me. You'll always have one hell of a reference with me.

Jaret McDonald
Los Alamos, New Mexico   (Booked trip with ABPG guide on 9/26/03)

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.

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 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.

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 give you all the challenge you can handle, and sometimes more.

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.
 

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 charter boats and guide boats will catch and release over 80 fish. If your lucky enough to be on the Columbia River on a retention date you will quickly become a coinsure of the best eating fish there is - white sturgen. 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 and charter boat trips are popular. The white sturgeon is also an important fish for Native American fishermen on the Columbia and Klamath rivers.

 

 

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