Columbia River Coho Fishing Is ON Fire — And Combo Trips Make It Even Better

If you’ve been waiting for your chance to put some fresh Columbia River coho salmon in the freezer, this is the time to go fishing!

The last few trips with Making Memories Guide Service have been nothing short of incredible. The coho are showing up, the rods are staying busy, and the action has been exactly what salmon anglers hope for.

At one point on a recent trip, Dan had all six rods with fish on at the same time! When six rods are bent over at once, things get a little crazy on the boat—but that’s the kind of crazy we love.

And yesterday was another trip to remember. We had doubles, triples, and fish coming aboard throughout the day, and every angler was able to reach their limit.

That’s some serious coho action!

The Coho Limit Is Now 3 Fish

There’s even more good news for fall salmon anglers. The daily limit for adult hatchery coho in the Buoy 10 area has increased to 3 fish per angler.

That extra fish can make a big difference when you’re fishing with family or friends.

Three coho per person means more fresh salmon for the freezer, more opportunities to enjoy your catch throughout the year, and more chances to experience the excitement of a hot fall salmon bite.

Of course, wild coho must still be released, and anglers should always check the current Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations before heading out.

Why Stop at Salmon?

If you’re coming to the Lower Columbia this fall, there’s another opportunity that can make an already great fishing trip even better: a coho and Dungeness crab combo trip.

Imagine coming back to the dock with a boatload of memories—and a cooler full of fresh salmon AND Dungeness crab.

Our combo trips give anglers the opportunity to target both species, and when the conditions line up, it’s possible to reach your Dungeness crab limit along with your salmon limit.

That’s a pretty amazing way to spend a day on the Columbia.

And there’s something special about taking home seafood that you caught yourself. Fresh coho for the grill or smoker, Dungeness crab for dinner, and enough to put some away for later—it doesn’t get much better than that.

Fresh Fish. Fresh Crab. Memories for the Whole Year.

One of our favorite things about fall fishing is knowing that the memories—and the catch—don’t end when you leave the boat.

Imagine opening your freezer months from now and pulling out a package of Columbia River coho or a container of Dungeness crab.

You’ll remember the day.

The fish.

The excitement.

The people you shared it with.

That’s what Making Memories Guide Service is all about.

Right now, the coho are putting on a show, and the opportunity to combine salmon and Dungeness crab makes fall on the Lower Columbia even more exciting.

If you’ve been thinking about booking a fall fishing trip, now is the time to get on the schedule.

The rods are bending. The coho are here. The crab are waiting.

Let’s Go Make Some Memories!

Whether you’re an experienced salmon angler or this is your first time fishing the Columbia, Dan and the team at Making Memories Guide Service would love to have you aboard.

🎣 Hot fall coho fishing
🎣 3-fish hatchery coho limit
🦀 Dungeness crab opportunities
🎣 Salmon + crab combo trips
🎣 Family-friendly and beginner-friendly fishing
🎣 Fresh seafood for the freezer

Come fish the Lower Columbia with us and make a day you’ll be talking about long after the boat is back at the dock.

Book your next trip at buoy10fish.com.