Frequently Asked Questions

     

    1. What kind of boat is used?

      You'll be aboard The Screamin' Eagle; she's a 26' Pacific Skiff with 300 hp supercharged Mercury outboard Engine. This boat is designed for comfort and safety. It features high gunnels with rails, luxury captain's chairs, T-1 guidance system, plus two cleaning stations complete with hot and cold running water.

    2. Is it safe?

      Safety is our first concern and your guide is Coast Guard approved, licensed and insured.

    3. What do I need to bring?

      The weather can change several times in a day, so dress in layers to keep warm or cool. The boat is equipped with a rain top. All fishing supplies are included in the package price, including license and the best fishing equipment that money can buy.

    4. Is there a bathroom on-board?

      No, but clean bathroom facilities are usually no further than 15 minutes away.

    5. Are children allowed?

      We prefer youngsters age 10 and older. There is no discount for children (on the boat, a seat is a seat).

    6. How long do we fish?

      The average day of fishing is eight hours. We typically like to start at 6 or 6:30 am and fish until the early afternoon. We can fish hard all day or quit a little early and do some sight-seeing...it's up to you!

    7. Can we bring alcohol?

      Beer and wine is allowed in moderation. Please no hard liquor.

    8. What kind of fish might we catch?

      It depends on what season and which fish are running. Here is a thumbnail calendar of typical fish runs in our area:

      March - May : Spring Chinook Salmon
      May - June : Keeper Sturgeon
      May - July : Oversized Sturgeon
      June - July : Summer Steelhead Salmon
      August - October : Fall Chinook Salmon, Fall Coho Salmon

    9. What do we do with "keepers"?

      All legal, catchable fish are cleaned on-board, filleted and packaged for you to take with you. We can also make arrangements for smoking your fish or shipping for additional fees.

    10. What is the cancellation policy?

      We require a credit card to guarantee at time of reservation. Your card will be charged 72 hours prior to your arrival date and is non-refundable at this time.

    11. How do we get from the hotel to the boat?

      You will need transportation from hotel to the boat dock that changes depending on season. You may meet the boat in Woodland, WA (:45 minute drive from hotel), Cathedral Park in St. Johns area of Portland on the Willamette (:30 minute drive from hotel), or Beacon Rock, WA (:50 minute drive from hotel). Transportation can also be arranged by The Benson Concierge staff (fee applies).