Welcome to Sidewinder Charters - Coastal Sports Fishing:

providing quality angling experiences in Washington and Oregon waters for 25 years.

If you are looking for a fish filled day on the water in the Pacific Northwest, then look no further. Specializing in fishing the pristine waters of the lower Columbia River, Willapa Bay, and Tillamook Bay, Sidewinder Charters provides the opportunity to catch ocean bright Chinook Salmon and White Sturgeon from March through October in legendary settings. The fish gather in huge schools to feed regularly in these tidal estuaries providing the opportunity to target large feeding fish close to the boat in shallow water with light sport tackle.

Spring Chinook  Sturgeon  Columbia Fall Salmon  Tillamook Bay Fall Salmon

Fishing Opportunities

Lower Columbia River Spring Chinook Salmon

• what:   Spring Chinook Salmon (aka Springers, Spring Kings)
• why:    Springers average 15-19 pounds with fish up to 30+ pounds possible
• when:  mid-March through April
• where: Cathlamet Washington area from the Port of Wahkiakum
• how:    for additional details on Springer fishing with Sidewinder Charters, please click here

Lower Columbia River Sturgeon

• what:   White Sturgeon
• why:    Keeper Sturgeon average 42-60" with Oversize fish up to 12 feet possible
• when:  mid-May through July
• where: Astoria-Megler Bridge area from the Port of Chinook or Deep River
• how:    for additional details on sturgeon fishing with Sidewinder Charters, please click here

Lower Columbia River Fall Salmon

• what:   Chinook (aka King, Tyee) and Coho (aka Silver, Hook-nose) Salmon
• why:    Chinook average 20-25 pounds with fish up to 50 pounds possible
• when:  August through mid-September
• where: Marine Area 1 and Buoy 10 areas from the Port of Chinook or Deep River
• how:   for additional details on Columbia River Fall Salmon fishing with Sidewinder Charters, please click here

Tillamook Bay Fall Salmon

• what:   Chinook (aka King, Tyee) and Coho (aka Silver, Hook-nose) Salmon
• why:    average Chinook is 25-30 pounds with fish up to >50 pounds possible
• when:  mid-September through October
• where: Tillamook Bay Bubble Fishery and in Tillamook Bay from Garibaldi Marina
• how: for additional details on Tillamook Bay Salmon fishing with Sidewinder Charters, please click here

Call Sidewinder Charters today to book your 2009 trip!

To book a trip or if you have any questions please call or e-mail us at:  

(360) 880-8000 (mobile) or (360) 740-7888 (office) sidewindercharters@hotmail.com