Originally Posted by
flybinder
Tom;
"Seaside", Oregon huh?? Seems I've heard of the place and in fact, I THINK, it's around me, here, someplace........................like about 4 miles down the road!
If you want to do "warm water" there are several lakes, all within a mile or three of Seaside. For "Cold Water", The Necanicum River, flows through downtown Seaside and the time of year, you'll be arriving, the Sea Run Cutts should be coming into the river too.
If your buddy likes to hike, etc. then he can hike coastal trails all around the Fort Stevens area, while you warm water fish on the lake,(Coffenbury Lake) located in the center of the park/campground.(Fort Stevens State Park). It's natural, for Bass, Crappie and 'Gillls, but also stocked with Trout and excess brood Trout, (up to 7 pound Rainbows), from ODFW's overstock at the local hatchery.
When you've fished out, Coffenbury, then you can head a couple miles south and repeat the process, by fishing Cullaby Lake also within spitt'in distance of Seaside.
Depending on your schedule, there's nine more lakes and 5 coastal rivers to choose from, all within a day's reach of downtown.
As for "hiring a guide", I know of one. He's not much good at this long rod waving, and I was told he can turn water to beer foam,with his wild attempts, but the locals claim he can be had for a day's fishing, for only a hot dog and a root beer.
If you're interested, drop me PM and we can work out some details of your trip!