Fish finder
Garmin Striker 4 Fish Finder with GPS
The default budget fish finder for a reason: CHIRP sonar, built-in GPS for marking spots, and a price that won't sting. Ideal for inshore and small boats.
Columbia River (Astoria), Oregon fishing
The mouth of the Columbia at Astoria is one of the great salmon fisheries of the West — the legendary 'Buoy 10' fishery happens right here as fall Chinook and coho stage to run upriver. Enormous tides meet the river's flow, and the salmon hold and bite on the tide change.
Columbia River (Astoria) at a glance
- Target species
- Chinook salmon, coho salmon, white sturgeon, steelhead
- NOAA tide station
- #9439040
- Position
- 46.21°, -123.77°
Fishing the tide here
The salmon bite turns on with the tide change, especially the incoming, when fresh fish push in from the ocean. The Columbia River Bar is one of the most dangerous in the world — watch the Bar buoy (46029) and only cross in settled conditions.
Chart map
Toggle Esri Ocean ↔ official NOAA ENC chart · OpenSeaMap seamarks overlay · reference only, not for navigation.
Gear for Columbia River (Astoria)
Tackle and electronics that suit this fishery. See our full gear guides for the detail.
Fish finder
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3
A step up with a bigger, sharper display and Humminbird's excellent mapping. A great all-rounder for anglers who've outgrown an entry unit.
Reel
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A near-bulletproof saltwater spinning reel: full metal body, sealed drag, and the workhorse choice for stripers, reds and inshore species.
Tides and conditions are from NOAA public data and may lag real time. Always check the official NOAA marine forecast and your state's regulations before going out.