Frequently Asked Questions

Q:	What kind of guided fishing trips do you offer?
A:	We offer single-day salmon, sturgeon, and steelhead guided trips. Locations include the Columbia River and Bouy 10, the Willamette River, and Tillamook Bay. We also offer coastal ports such as Nehalem Bay. Keeper sturgeon trips are available all year. Another popular and exciting year-round trip is for oversize sturgeon, targeting fish that are 7-12' long and can weigh up to 600 lbs. Spring salmon fishing trips are available for the Columbia and Willamette rivers. Summer salmon trips are available for the Columbia. Excellent Fall salmon fishing is available for Bouy 10 (the mouth of the Columbia), Tillamook Bay, and the Columbia River.
Q:	What are your prices?
A:	$175 per person for a full day (8 hours). All fishing equipment, bait, and fish processing is provided. One day licenses and tags are available for purchase on the boat. Please bring your own camera, appropriate clothing, and lunch/beverages. If you are interested in having your fishing trip professionally videotaped onto DVD, please call (503) 537-8900 for more information and pricing.
Q:	What kind of boat do you use? How many people can go on a trip?
A:	We use a custom 25 1/2' Alumaweld sled with a 200 hp Mercury outboard motor. It can accomodate up to 6 guests.
Q:	I would like to buy a guided fishing trip for my spouse. Are gift certificates available?
A:	Yes! Our guided fishing trips are popular gifts. Many local businesses also treat their employees to Bigulp trips as special rewards.
Q:	Do you offer any services for the handicapped?
A:	Yes! We specialize in helping customers with special needs. Please give us a call at (503) 537-8900 for more information.