Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay 

4.9
(19 reviews)
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 402 South 7th Street, Garibaldi, OR 97118, United States

Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay 

Garibaldi, OR, United States
26 ft
6
4.9
(19 reviews)

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As the fall approaches, so does the golden Chinook season in Tillamook Bay, and it would be a shame not to make the most of it. Captain Eric Baird of Play N Hooky Guide Service is in the know of the awesome fishery in these parts, and he makes it his business to take you out and show you a good time on the water.

Come aboard captain’s 26' Willie Raptor boat fully equipped to take you to the red-hot Salmon bite of the day. She’ll easily make her way through the waves thanks to the 225 HP Yamaha engine, and what’s more, she can accommodate up to 6 anglers excited to start off their next catching expedition.

Capt. Eric will provide all the fishing equipment you’ll use on your 8-hour trip, so you don’t need to worry about rods, reels, or terminal tackle. Another great perk is that whatever you catch, you will bring home cleaned and filleted so that you can enjoy the fruits of your hard work as soon as you can get close to a stove.

If you’d like to fish with Capt. Eric for more than one day and fill your freezer with fish fillets, Decide how long you’d like to fish and stay in Garibaldi, and Capt. Eric will take care of everything else.

In September and October, waters of Tillamook Bay are abundant in fall Chinook, as well as Coho Salmon, and your captain will organize a trip that will allow you to test your skills and luck. This is the best chance to hook something colossal on these waters, so cast your line and wait.

You’re welcome to come with a close group of angling buddies and see who will have the biggest catch of the day. If you’d prefer to come with your family, that’s perfectly fine too, Capt. Erics is fond of having kids on board, and he has appropriate life jackets for them.

Play N Hooky Guide Service is ready to put you on your new personal record, are you ready to take on the challenge?

As the fall approaches, so does the golden Chinook season in Tillamook Bay, and it would be a shame not to make the most of it. Captain Eric Baird of Play N Hooky Guide Service is in the know of the awesome fishery in these parts, and he makes it his business to take you out and show you a good time on the water.

Come aboard captain’s 26' Willie Raptor boat fully equipped to take you to the red-hot Salmon bite of the day. She’ll easily make her way through the waves thanks to the 225 HP Yamaha engine, and what’s more, she can accommodate up to 6 anglers excited to start off their next catching expedition.

Capt. Eric will provide all the fishing equipment you’ll use on your 8-hour trip, so you don’t need to worry about rods, reels, or terminal tackle. Another great perk is that whatever you catch, you will bring home cleaned and filleted so that you can enjoy the fruits of your hard work as soon as you can get close to a stove.

If you’d like to fish with Capt. Eric for more than one day and fill your freezer with fish fillets, Decide how long you’d like to fish and stay in Garibaldi, and Capt. Eric will take care of everything else.

In September and October, waters of Tillamook Bay are abundant in fall Chinook, as well as Coho Salmon, and your captain will organize a trip that will allow you to test your skills and luck. This is the best chance to hook something colossal on these waters, so cast your line and wait.

You’re welcome to come with a close group of angling buddies and see who will have the biggest catch of the day. If you’d prefer to come with your family, that’s perfectly fine too, Capt. Erics is fond of having kids on board, and he has appropriate life jackets for them.

Play N Hooky Guide Service is ready to put you on your new personal record, are you ready to take on the challenge?

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Rating

4.9
19 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Roger Paris
Roger Paris
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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it was a good day
Full Day Trip on September 5, 20262 adults

The fish were sluggish today, but Eric was determined to make sure we caught our limit. he was well prepared knew what he was doinf. we got three coho salmon, one chinook salmon and eight crabs that were large enough to keep. it was a good day.

Play N Hooky Guide Service
Response from Charter operator

thanks again !! enjoy the bounty of the pacific.

Garrett Long
Garrett Long
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
September 1, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on September 1, 2026

The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Bob Franz
Bob Franz
us
Eugene, OR, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best fishing since Alaska
Full Day Trip on September 7, 20262 adults

Caught limit of kings plus some crabs! Eric made it a great experience and a day to remember. Would recommend to anyone.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Play N Hooky Guide Service
Response from Charter operator

thxs again gentleman, it was a great morning 👊🙏

Enrique Medina
Enrique Medina
us
Utah, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Coho
Full Day Trip on October 4, 20252 adults

The trip was great. Both my wife and I reeled in a Coho.

Play N Hooky Guide Service
Response from Charter operator

it was great having you guys !!

Klaas Kramer
Klaas Kramer
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Exceeded expectations
Full Day Trip on September 3, 20242 adults

Captain provided clear and ample information to ensure this became the trip of our lifetime. We never fished for salmon before and after clear instructions given prior to the trip we reeled in our limit within a few hours. Besides catching a super size Chinook we also saw various whales, seals, sea otters and Dungenous crabs. A never to forget great trip.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Play N Hooky Guide Service
Response from Charter operator

Thanxs guys see u in a couple days 👊

FAQs about Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay

Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Lunch (Request upon booking)
Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Play N Hooky Guide Service
Play N Hooky Guide Service

Garibaldi, Oregon, United States

19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
45 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2018

Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.

Play N Hooky Guide Service
Play N Hooky Guide Service
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45
reviews
2018
member since
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Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Best fishing since Alaska
    Bob F.
    Bob F.
  • it was a good day
    Roger P.
    Roger P.
  • Coho
    Enrique M.
    Enrique M.
  • Exceeded expectations
    Klaas K.
    Klaas K.
  • Great day all around
    Brian B.
    Brian B.
  • Played Hooky with Eric and look at this King
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
  • 2 days in Tillamook
    Jesse N.
    Jesse N.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Willie Raptor
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Lunch
Request upon booking

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

What’s biting in Garibaldi right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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