Our Services
Our Services
Guided Fishing and Coastal Adventures
Making Memories Guide Service offers guided trips for salmon, steelhead, and sturgeon fishing, as well as Dungeness crabbing and razor clamming. Each trip is led by a full-time local guide with experience on the lower Columbia River and Oregon coast. Outings are tailored for families, groups, corporate team outings, and anglers of all skill levels. Learn more about each service to find the right trip for your group.
Salmon Fishing Trips
Guided salmon fishing trips on the lower Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon, with local instruction for beginners and experienced anglers targeting Chinook and Coho runs.
Steelhead Fishing Trips
Guided steelhead fishing trips on the Columbia River near Astoria, offering instruction and local expertise for families, groups, and anglers of all skill levels.
Sturgeon Fishing Trips
Guided sturgeon fishing trips on the Columbia River near Astoria for families, groups, and anglers of all skill levels, with catch-and-release and seasonal keeper options.
Dungeness Crabbing Trips
Join guided Dungeness crabbing trips near Astoria, Oregon, with hands-on instruction for families, groups, and beginners to harvest Oregon Dungeness crab.
Razor Clam Digging Trips
Join Making Memories Guide Service for hands-on razor clamming trips along the Oregon coast, offering beginner-friendly instruction and local expertise near Astoria.
How Our Guide Service Operates
What to Expect When Booking
Year-Round Local Knowledge
Trips are planned using up-to-date knowledge of Astoria-area tides, fish movement, and seasonal conditions. This approach helps guests fish where activity is highest and adapt to changing river and ocean patterns.
Owner-Operated Experience
All trips are personally guided by the owner, not a rotating crew. Guests can expect consistent communication and a hands-on approach throughout the day.
Safety and Professional Standards
Safety is supported by Merchant Mariner and CPR credentials. All equipment and procedures follow current safety guidelines for guided fishing and crabbing trips.
Flexible Trip Planning
Trips are tailored for families, groups, corporate team outings, or experienced anglers based on group size and experience level. The booking process includes clear details on what to bring and what’s provided for each outing.
