Matt Halseth Guide Service

Matt Halseth Guide Service offers guided fishing trips in and around Portland, Oregon, led by Captain Matt Halseth. Drawing on local knowledge of the Pacific Northwest’s rivers and coastal waters, the service helps novice and experienced anglers pursue Chinook and Coho salmon, as well as winter and summer steelhead. Trips cover fishing areas including the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, the Oregon Coast, and smaller rivers, with locations and target species varying by season and conditions.

Available outings include river and small-river fishing, coastal salmon trips, spring Chinook fishing, Astoria Buoy 10 charters, ocean fishing, and raft trips for salmon, steelhead, and trout. Most listed trips last eight hours and start at $275; raft fishing starts at $600. Guests can review trip options, customize and book outings, and browse fishing photos, reviews, and updates on the website. The guide service presents its charters as personalized days on the water, combining fishing opportunities with the scenic surroundings of Oregon. A 100% satisfaction guarantee is advertised for all charters.