
Winchester Bay, Oregon - the mouth of the mighty Umpuqua River and the Pacific Ocean, a place where there is a bounty of wonderful fish practically waiting to give a good angler a great fight. SOA Charters will take you to the hottest local fishing spots in search of that great fight.
The vessel used is a 28’ 250 Alaskan, manufactured by Hewescraft and designed for offshore fishing. This beauty is brand new, meaning she was built in 2020. She’s powered by twin Yamaha engines, each producing an impressive 150 HP. The boat can hold 6 anglers comfortably fishing at the same time. A live bait well is available on board, to give you an added advantage when going after the fish.
Join Captain Travis Marsh, an expert in fishing ocean waters, as you go after the stunning Salmon that’s available in the area. The Pink Fin Perch is also on the catch list. Crabs are teeming in the area and SOA Charters takes full advantage of that fact, bringing you right to the best spots for crabbing. You can expect to use light and heavy tackle, as well as do some trolling, bottom fishing, or even handline. All required equipment is provided by the charter.
Children are more than welcome to come on board and get hooked on fishing, though there is a minimum age policy of 5. The captain provides vests in all sizes. The crew will clean and fillet your catch free of charge and the Crab can be cooked and cleaned at the local fishery for an extra fee. Clients are advised to bring adequate clothing, sunscreen, and polarized sunglasses.
Trips can only be booked if there are a minimum of 3 people in the group. License & Tags are required to fish and can be purchased online or at one of the local retailers.
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
77%
Aug 2, 2025
Salmon
Tom took our family of four out for salmon fishing near the mouth of the Umpqua. We're all new to charter fishing. He was happy to answer our dumb questions and we learned a lot from him. He really accommodated our interests and he looked after everyone to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I wouldn't hesitate to fish with him again.
Tom took our family of four out for salmon fishing near the mouth of the Umpqua. We're all new to charter fishing. He was happy...
Sep 25, 2025
Salmon
We enjoyed Josh and Mark as crew. The boat had an enclosed cabin, helpful in the cold wind. We didn’t catch much but will enjoy fresh Chinook salmon for dinner tonight!
We enjoyed Josh and Mark as crew. The boat had an enclosed cabin, helpful in the cold wind. We didn’t catch much but will enjoy...

Aug 15, 2025
Salmon
Mark was extremely helpful and awesome !! My son caught a salmon that we were able to keep it so a delicious dinner was had;) .Mark was great and highly recommended :)
Mark was extremely helpful and awesome !! My son caught a salmon that we were able to keep it so a delicious dinner was had;)...
Jun 9, 2025
Rockfish + Crabbing
Great experience! Even though we had rough water, the captain & crew did an awesome job. Came home with the limit of crab and more fish than we needed.
Great experience! Even though we had rough water, the captain & crew did an awesome job. Came home with the limit of crab and...
Jun 13, 2024
7 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
What a great experience with Captain Travis on the river going after smallmouth. He is extremely knowledgeable, great with his gear and an all around good guy to spend 7 hours on a boat with! Do not hesitate to book an outing with SOA Charters, you will not be disappointed!
What a great experience with Captain Travis on the river going after smallmouth. He is extremely knowledgeable, great with his...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)

Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Caught fish
77%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Salmon on August 2, 2025
Tom took our family of four out for salmon fishing near the mouth of the Umpqua. We're all new to charter fishing. He was happy to answer our dumb questions and we learned a lot from him. He really accommodated our interests and he looked after everyone to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I wouldn't hesitate to fish with him again.
Tom took our family of four out for salmon fishing near the mouth of the Umpqua. We're all new to charter fishing. He was happy to answer our dumb questions and we learned a lot from him. He really accommodated our interests and he looked after everyone to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I wouldn't hesitate to fish with him again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Salmon on September 25, 2025
We enjoyed Josh and Mark as crew. The boat had an enclosed cabin, helpful in the cold wind. We didn’t catch much but will enjoy fresh Chinook salmon for dinner tonight!
We enjoyed Josh and Mark as crew. The boat had an enclosed cabin, helpful in the cold wind. We didn’t catch much but will enjoy fresh Chinook salmon for dinner tonight!

Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Salmon on August 15, 2025
Mark was extremely helpful and awesome !! My son caught a salmon that we were able to keep it so a delicious dinner was had;) .Mark was great and highly recommended :)
Mark was extremely helpful and awesome !! My son caught a salmon that we were able to keep it so a delicious dinner was had;) .Mark was great and highly recommended :)
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Rockfish + Crabbing on June 9, 2025
Great experience! Even though we had rough water, the captain & crew did an awesome job. Came home with the limit of crab and more fish than we needed.
Great experience! Even though we had rough water, the captain & crew did an awesome job. Came home with the limit of crab and more fish than we needed.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
7 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass on June 13, 2024
What a great experience with Captain Travis on the river going after smallmouth. He is extremely knowledgeable, great with his gear and an all around good guy to spend 7 hours on a boat with! Do not hesitate to book an outing with SOA Charters, you will not be disappointed!
What a great experience with Captain Travis on the river going after smallmouth. He is extremely knowledgeable, great with his gear and an all around good guy to spend 7 hours on a boat with! Do not hesitate to book an outing with SOA Charters, you will not be disappointed!
