Wild Columbia Salmon

The fish. The freshness. The people.
Those three things give this place an easy 5 stars. We went by late in the afternoon yesterday to grab some fresh salmon and left with the salmon and a bag full of smoked «salmon scraps» that the owner gave us for free. He told us that those «scraps» were the smoked delicacy that Native American guests would take to the medicine man’s wife. Was it ever good. They were so generous and nice to us that we decided to go back this morning.
Today we arrived as the owner was bringing in the fresh catch of the day in big coolers. We went back for the smoked «salmon scraps» this time offering to pay for them. They didn’t want to accept payment for them but we insisted. Upon us insisting the girl at the counter decided to give us a smoked salmon fillet as well.
As we were leaving, the owner stopped unloading his fish and took the time to talk to us, getting to know our names even though we weren’t even locals.
Their hospitality and generosity, right along with their fish, gave us the comfort of the Hood River area and the warmth of the community as a whole.
If we are ever in the area, we will be sure to stop by here again and again not just for the food, but also because of the people that work there.

Fresh caught and sealed every day. Best place to buy fish in Hood River. Availability changes seasonally. Every person there knows everything about the days catch. Can’t go wrong, especially in salmon season!

Be sure and stop here for Salmon. They are vacuum sealed after being smoked. Ideal
any camping trip or lunch by the water. The little parking lot it is in includes something for everyone. Vegan grocery, windsurfing shop, food truck. This is a must see pull off.

Picked up a 2-​lb filet fresh as the morning chickens from these guys — and they threw in a free chunk of smoked fish to go. Yum.

Good fresh salmon Doug spent time with us to explain how he prepares and catches the fish. He will let you try fresh salmon straight off the smoker !! I will be back for more the prices are more than fair.

We live summers in Hood River. The rest of the year we can only dream about this salmon. No amount of money anywhere else will buy you a piece of fish that is as fresh and succulent. Beautiful !!

Wild Columbia Salmon has the best fresh fish in The Gorge. Doug, the owner, is friendly and offers affordable prices.
Beyond the fresh King Chinook, Steelhead and Salmon eggs, he has the most delicious alder smoked salmon around. Both peppered and un-​peppered.
Highly recommended!