Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun

Go fishing with Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun and spend several hours on the productive waters around Depoe Bay with a professional guide service!

Captain Michael Woodward has been fishing his whole life, and he spent the last 15 years exploring the abundance of the Tillamook Bay area. Today, he shares his experience and knowledge with his customers.

You’ll be fishing out of a 21’ Willie Boat aluminum fisher with twin 115 HP Yamaha engines. There’s room on board for up to 4 anglers to relax and fight their catch. The vessel sports reliable navigational electronics to show you where the fish hide and a live bait well.

Capt. Michael will provide quality fishing equipment for you, including Okuma, Shimano, Lemiglas, and Abu Garcia tackle. There’s also an assortment of lures to choose from, and if you prefer live bait, sand shrimp is the most productive option. But what will you be targeting?

You can take your pick between bottom fishing for Lingcod, Halibut, and Rockfish or trolling for Steelhead and Salmon. From April all through December, Chinook and Coho Salmon reign supreme in the local rivers and bays.

Going after them will be both fun and challenging, and Capt. Michael will make sure to take you to the best bite. After the trip, your guide can clean and fillet the catch for your convenience, so you can serve it for dinner as soon as you come home.

Get your fishing license with appropriate tags before you hit the water, and bring plenty of food, drinks, and snacks. Feel free to come with your kids, Capt. Michael will show your little ones some fun fishing tricks, and he’ll also have life jackets for them.

Fishing with Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun promises memorable times on the water and a brag-worthy catch!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Crabbing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $400
    Go out and fish around productive reefs and rockpiles for many different types of bottom fish. In the nearshore waters, you'll target Halibut, Black Seabass, Rockfish and many others. To mix things up, the captain will show you how to drop crab pots and have a blast going after Crabs. Grab your fishing license, snacks, and drinks, and head out!
  • Shared trip
    World Class Steelhead Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Apr 1
    US $400
    Oregon coastal streams are some of the greatest Steelhead waters in the world. Book today for a chance to go and catch some of the best sportfishing and eating fishery you can find.
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Dec 31
    US $500
    From April until December, Salmon fishing around Depoe Bay is nothing short of excellent. This full day trip gives you the chance to chase Chinook and Coho Salmon on different bodies of water including Tillamook, Yaquina, and Alsea Bay as well as the rivers of the same name. All you need is your fishing license with the right tags, food, snacks, and, drinks.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Chinook Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
    This is a full day trip where you'll get a chance to fish for monster Chinook Salmon. These fish can reach up to 50 pounds and will give you the fight of your life. Get on board and go fishing for trophies!
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FAQs about Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun

Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - 4 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Crabbing (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - World Class Steelhead Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip – Chinook Salmon (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle ( Lamiglas, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and Okuma reels)
  • Live Bait (Live sand shrimp)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Trask,Wilson, Siletz, Alsea, Yaquina, Tillamook Bay)
  • Nearshore Fishing

Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun include:
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Michael Woodward
Depoe Bay, Oregon, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since July 2019
I have loved fishing since I was old enough to walk. It's always humbling and amazing to learn new ways of catching fish, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love with it in the first place. I deeply love the Tillamook area and especially the Trask River, which is probably my favorite place to fish. When I take my customers out, I don't look at my watch – I treat every outing as a fun day with friends!

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Boat specs

Willie Boats (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2017. Powered by 2 115HP Yamaha engines.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Trask,Wilson, Siletz, Alsea, Yaquina, Tillamook Bay
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lamiglas, Shimano, Abu Garcia, and Okuma reels
Live Bait
Live sand shrimp
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
All ages welcome, life jackets available
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
Great day with Captain Mike
8 hr fishing trip
Worth every minute
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Angler rating
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Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
80%
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Marie L.
Cedar City, UT
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Great day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho Salmon on May 9, 2023
Slow start but ended on a high note. Captain Mike was very informative and fun to spend the day with.
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Shawnee A.
Beavercreek, OR
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8 hr fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho Salmon on September 17, 2022
Even though it was challenging to find the fish. Captain Mike went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t come home empty...
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Diane D.
Woodburn, OR
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A Guide and a Friend

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Crabbing and Clamming on September 23, 2019
Mike Woodward is the best of the best out there on the Oregon Coast. We went out with Mike on Monday and caught numerous crab,...
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Madeline J.
Portland, OR
Excellent
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Our full day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Chinook/Coho Salmon on July 28, 2019
Captain Mike is a really great guy! He made the day feel so special and it was just an incredible experience all around. He...
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Theresa M.
Neenah, WI
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We got crabs...and salmon 🙂

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip–Bottom Fishing/Crabbing on September 24, 2020
These two Wisconsin couples enjoyed our fishing adventure with Captain Woody & Hooker! We laughed, learned a good deal, caught...
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