Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast
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Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Map of Newport, OR, United States
2120 Marine Center Drive
Newport, OR, United States
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Kevin Larson Guide Service offers exciting fishing trips along the Central Coast. If you are after a healthy dose of Crab and have always dreamed of landing some of the biggest Salmon in the country, you have found the right place.

This short but eventful season begins in September and goes until the first week of October. You will begin your trip by setting Crab pots early in the morning to get your hands on delicious Dungeness Crab. 


Once the pots are set, you will head out in search of hard-fighting Chinook Salmon. Whether it’s trolling, drift fishing, or any other technique, you will be provided with the finest tackle and gear to make a great catch possible. Lures and complimentary fish cleaning service are also included in the price of the trips.

Your trip will take place aboard a 28’ Alumaweld aluminum fishing boat. Its 200 HP Mercury engine will power you to the hottest grounds quickly and safely, while a full range of electronics and professional accessories will aid your search for large Salmon.

Capt. Kevin operates from various other locations throughout Oregon. If you are curious to see what else he offers, scroll down the page and click on the captain’s name. Happy fishing!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Salmon/Crab
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    On this trip, we will set Crab pots and then target Chinook Salmon. Everything will be provided but lunch. If ocean conditions are poor, we will fish on the Alsea River or another local river. These trips will take place either in Newport, Waldport, or another local location.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:15 AM
    Seasonal trip May 12 - Aug 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    You'll start the day off dropping Crab pots and then head out to catch large Halibut. Upon your return to port, you'll target bottom fish.
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fantastic experience!
Salmon and sturgeon trip
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Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
55%
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Ryan S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Captain was great, tried getting us on the fish but they just weren't biting.

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish on July 24, 2024
Ride was smooth, captain was great but fish just weren’t biting today. Still had a great time, even switched gears and fished...
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Vincent N.
Jerome, ID
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Fishing with Kevin

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish on July 8, 2023
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Mike W.
Horseshoe Bend, ID
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish on June 19, 2022
Captain Larson was the best! Very accommodating and polite! Will be back for crabbing and fishing!
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Ryder T.
Pekin, IL
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5.0 / 5
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Salmon and sturgeon trip

VERIFIED   Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish on May 15, 2022
Amazing experience. Recommend to everyone, the captain is so nice and puts you on fish!
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Susan B.
Spokane, Washington
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Super fun!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Salmon/Crab on September 28, 2021
Captain Larson was a great captain and guide!  Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great and the fishing was not great. But...
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FAQs about Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast

Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip – Salmon/Crab (8 hours)
  • US $350 per person - Full Day – Halibut / Bottom Fish (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Kevin Larson Guide Service – Central Coast include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Seabass (Black)

Meet the Charter Operator

Kevin Larson Guide Service, LLC
Newport, Oregon, United States
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30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018
Captain Kevin Larson is an Oregon native who grew up on the water. When he was a young boy, Kevin spent summers and weekends on his father’s boat. He learned everything he knows about Steelhead, Sturgeon, Trout, and Salmon from his family. Kevin took that knowledge and later honed his angling skills as an adult. He is more than familiar with the best places to catch a fish in Oregon and knows how to make it fun. With over four decades of experience in the Pacific Northwest, Captain Kevin will make sure your trip is enjoyable!

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Alumaweld
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
10 and over; vests are provided
No Smoking
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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