Visiting Portland, OR? With Hookin It Up Guide Service II, you’ll escape from the city for a day and get to discover the incredible waterways that surround it! Captain Desmond Enquist, the man at the helm of this charter, can’t wait to introduce you to Portland’s best-kept secret fishing hotspots – whether you want to target world-famous Salmon species, battle prehistoric Sturgeon, or take your family on an incredible adventure, you’ll be in safe hands.

Capt. Desmond comes from a long line of anglers, and has been fishing for as long as he can remember. He grew up exploring the waters of the Pacific NW, and uses his years of experience to provide guests with a variety of angling adventures. Want to make some new angling buddies and hook world-famous fish? He’s got you covered with a variety of shared trips. Want to have his knowledge and expertise all to yourself? Grab your friends and family, and join him on a private trip!

You’ll be exploring these waters on a 23’ Alumaweld aluminum fishing vessel, perfectly built to cruise down these waters. There’s room for up to 6 guests on board, making her the perfect choice for a private family trip, or for lone anglers to mingle with up to 5 new friends. On board, you’ll find GPS, fishfinder, and life jackets in a variety of sizes. However, Capt. Desmond recommends bringing your own vests for small children, to make sure they’re comfortable.

Portland is one of the Pacific NW’s most famous cities, but it’s also a hotbed of incredible angling action. Capt. Desmond will take you to the hotspots that surround this location, and will have you targeting Coho and Chinook Salmon, Kokanee (also known as Sockeye Salmon), Sturgeon, Steelhead, and more. He prefers to troll for these species, but will have you trying out a variety of techniques to reel in your dream catch.

You’ll be provided with rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Grab a fishing license, step aboard Hookin It Up Guide Service II, and discover Portland’s secret side!