Tiki Charters
350 Industry St.
Astoria, Oregon 97103
On the dock by the Red Lion Inn.

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(Coast Guard Inspected)
(Over 30 year's experience)

(503) 325-7818
Richard Olson owner
submit@tikicharter.com
(Best to contact us by phone)

Our boat captains and deck hands are friendly, knowledgeable and are committed to insuring that each client receives the absolute best fishing trip possible.

Tiki Charters in Astoria Oregon provides quality salt water fishing trips and Oregon coast deep sea fishing trips in the Pacific ocean, and fresh water trips in the lower Columbia River (Columbia estuary) Buoy 10 near Seaside Oregon for Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sturgeon, Tuna, Dungeness Crab and numerous types of Bottomfish including Halibut, Flounder, Lingcod and Sea bass. Buoy 10 Salmon fishing is red hot August-September "Book Early".

We have three well maintained charter boats (34 to 40 foot) outfitted with the latest safety, navigation and fish locating equipment. 48 hour cancellation policy.

[ Fishing Trips and Prices ] 

Astoria Halibut Fishing: 2011 season opens May 5th, 3-days a week, Thur-Sat, through July 16th or 10,793-lbs quota. Summer fishery Aug. 5th, 3-days a week, Fri-Sun, until Sept. 30 or spring/summer combined quota of 15,418-lbs.

Astoria Ocean Salmon: 2011 opens June 18th for Chinook, 2 fish limit. Regualar season for Coho and Chinook operns June 26th 2-fish total.

Astoria Bottom Fishing: 2011 May 1st (seven days a week). Bag limit 6 per person plus two lingcod.

Astoria Salmon Columbia River: : 2011 opens August 1st through August 31st.

Astoria Sturgeon Columbia River: 2011 opens to retention May 14th thourgh June 26th or until harvest guideline is achieved. Catch and release fishing will be allowed after harvest guideline is met.

Charter Boat - ESCAPADE

Safe comfortable boats (34-40 foot) and quality fishing gear makes for satisfied customers. (Click on images for larger view).

Charter Boat - DOLL-FIN

Our fleet of well maintained deep sea fishing boats are operated by well trained experienced captains.  (Click on images for larger view).

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Custom River Excursions and Ocean Charters in Astoria Oregon.

Advance Reservations and
Deposit Recommended.

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Seaside Oregon Chinook Salmon        

Of the five species of Pacific salmon, the Chinook salmon and Coho salmon 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 Astoria Oregon anglers. 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 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 Astoria Oregon salt water 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. Astoria Oregon provides some of the best salt water and fresh water fishing in the state, with easy access to both the Columbia River and Pacific ocean where huge runs of coho salmon, chinook salmon, king salmon and white sturgeon return each year.

Astoria Oregon Salt Water Fishing

Experience Pacific Northwest fishing at its finest! Book a trip today with Tiki Charters in Astoria Oregon. We offer quality ocean and river charter fishing trips, sometimes referred to as fishing party boats, for Chinook Salmon and Sturgeon (as well as other popular fish) on both the Columbia River and in the Pacific ocean. Charter Boat Salmon and Sturgeon Fishing, Halibut Fishing in Astoria and Tuna Fishing Trips in Oregon.

Astoria tuna fishing trips are also becoming more popular in recent years and the catch has been fantastic. There is a limit of five fish on our Astoria tuna fishing trips. Average  tuna weight is 20-25 pounds.

Providing fishing trips on the lower Columbia River and deep sea fishing trips in salt water off the Oregon coast for Salmon, Sturgeon, Tuna and Halibut.

Tiki Charters has been operating fishing charter boats for over 30 years. You will be fishing with the most experienced deep sea fishing captains and the finest rods, reels, and tackle the industry has to offer. Weather you’re a seasoned fisherman or just a beginner we have trips to meet all your needs, so give us a call and book that Oregon coast Salmon or Sturgeon fishing trip today.

Oregon fishing guides and charters catch salmon and sturgeon at Buoy 10 (buoy ten) and other popular places like the lower Columbia River at Astoria and on the Columbia from Astoria to Bonneville Dam.
 

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Columbia River and Deep Sea Fishing

Columbia River fishing trips provides some of the best fishing in the nation if not the world and the same holds true for the regional Columbia River Fishing Guides as they are as skilled and knowledgeable as any of their tropical or saltwater fishing guide counterparts. Tiki provides charter Boat Salmon and Sturgeon Fishing as well as Halibut Fishing in Astoria and Tuna Fishing Trips off the Oregon coast.

Referring to Columbia River fishing trips as some of the the best fishing in the world is not as bold a statement as one would think. No we aren't talking about typical sport fishing or charter boat trips with all the colorful and acrobatic billfish that most "sportfishermen" think of when you mention 'sport fishing'. Instead we are talking about Columbia River sport fishing, something really special that the majority of fisherman and sportsmen, especially fishermen in the southern regions never get a chance to experience.

 

Columbia River fishing means Sturgeon fishing, which means you are fishing for a fish that can reach sizes likely bigger than you are, and when you catch one of these magnificent marine creatures you will take home an Oregon charter fishing story none of your fishing buddies can compete with. As fun and exciting as charter boat sturgeon fishing is, though, it is not the only type of fishing on the Columbia River and your local Oregon fishing guide will also offer fishing charters for the many species of salmon and a few others in addition to some exciting Sturgeon fishing trips.

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Columbia River White Sturgeon

Sturgeon fishing the Columbia River. Sturgeon are always on tap for Catch & Release on the Lower Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to Astoria. 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 in early spring, and spawn May through June. Sturgeon photo

White sturgeon are tough fighters -- so make sure you are ready to do battle. Many days we will catch and release 25 to 30 fish. If your lucky enough to be here on a retention date with Tiki Charters you will quickly become a coinsure of the best eating fish there is. If you like Halibut you'll love Sturgeon. Smoked, deep fried or baked its a treat for fishermen far and wide.

Sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River. 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 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 are popular. Very important to Columbia River sturgeon fishing guides. The white sturgeon is also an important fish for Native American fishermen on the Columbia and Klamath rivers. Columbia sturgeon trips

A Fishing License as well as applicable tags should be obtained prior to your trip.
Oregon fishing license purchase online $16.75 or at our office on morning of trip.
 

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