Big Johnson's Guide Service – Tillamook 

5.0/5 (54 reviews)
 2205 North Main Street, Tillamook, OR 97141, United States

Big Johnson's Guide Service – Tillamook 

5.0/5 (54 reviews)
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2205 North Main Street
Tillamook, OR, United States
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The waters of Tillamook Bay and beyond have a lot to offer to all levels of anglers, and few know it better than Big Johnson’s Guide Service! Captain Jamison Johnson has spent most of his life fishing in the area, so he knows where all the best fish hide and how to get them to bite.

Salmon is the prized catch here, and it’s hardly a surprise, seeing how hard-fighting and tasty they are. Chinook and Coho are popular in Tillamook Bay and in the ocean waters around it. If you come in August, Capt. Jamison will take you to British Columbia, to experience the legendary Buoy 10 fishery.

But there’s more than Salmon to Tillamook fishing. Halibut are abundant here, along with Steelhead and Black Seabass. Crabbing is another popular pastime and you can try it out year-round – it’s a lot of fun, not to mention that you’ll be savoring your delicious catch right after your trip.

You’ll be fishing out of a 20’ Willie’s aluminum fisher with twin 150 HP Yamaha engines and more than enough room to accommodate up to 4 anglers. Thanks to the reliable marine electronics, you’ll closely follow your prey and then use Okuma fishing gear to reel it in.

Your guide will provide both live bait and lures, depending on what species you’d like to target and what works best. When you come back to shore, Capt. Jamison will clean and fillet the catch for your convenience so that you can enjoy it as soon as possible.

Feel free to come fishing with your kids and let them learn fishing basics and have fun with you. The only thing you should think about before the trip is stocking up drinks and food, and bringing your fishing license.

For all your fishing endeavors on Tillamook Bay, turn to Big Johnson’s Guide Service!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (56)

Great Trip
Very determined person and great with elderly
Salmon Fishing
+53

Angler rating

53
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

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AARON L.
AARON L.
5.0/5

Jul 25, 2025

Full Day Trip – Shared

Great Trip

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My 11 year old son and I went out and killed it. Great Trip! Would book again.

My 11 year old son and I went out and killed it. Great Trip! Would book again.  

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Trent M.
Trent M.
5.0/5

Jul 19, 2025

Full Day Trip – Shared

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Lisa W.
Lisa W.
5.0/5

Mar 29, 2023

Full Day Trip – Shared

Fishing trip in March

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Trevor H.
Trevor H.
5.0/5

Jun 7, 2024

Full Day Trip – Shared

Very determined person and great with elderly

VERIFIED

This man was willing to teach and help as much as he could and when no one else on the river was catching anything he made sure we at least got a fish, we knew it was spring season and we might not get anything but he was passionate enough to make it happen for us and made my trip up to Oregon something very special. Thank you man

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Dean V.
Dean V.

Chesterbrook, PA

5.0/5

Jun 10, 2022

Full Day Trip – Shared

Full Day Chinook and Dungeness

VERIFIED

You won't find a nicer, harder working charter captain than Capt. Johnson. This was my second charter in 2 years with Jamison. Last August, we fished the Nehalem River and hooked a 36" Chinook. This June, we fished and crabbed in Tillamook Bay out of Garibaldi. We limited on dungeness crab and landed 2 beautiful chinook. We were one of two charters to land a fish that day- there was a large "atmospheric river" storm system off the coast and while we marked plenty of fish throughout the charter, they were only rarely biting. That's just the nature of sport fishing. Nonetheless, Captain worked diligently and leveraged his experience to put two beautiful spring Chinook in the boat. Took my brother in law for his first fishing experience band my father in law who is a more seasoned angler my. All of us had a wonderful time and left with full coolers. Couldn't have been happier with this Captain. Excellent, clear communication and friendly service. Book with confidence!

You won't find a nicer, harder working charter captain than Capt. Johnson. This was my second charter in 2 years with Jamison....  

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Full Day Trip – Shared
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Half Day Trip – Crabbing only
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (56)

Great Trip
Very determined person and great with elderly
Salmon Fishing
+53

Angler rating

53
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

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Showing: 5 of 54 reviews
AARON L.
AARON L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on July 25, 2025

My 11 year old son and I went out and killed it. Great Trip! Would book again.

My 11 year old son and I went out and killed it. Great Trip! Would book again.  

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Trent M.
Trent M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jamison

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on July 19, 2025

 

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Lisa W.
Lisa W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing trip in March

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on March 29, 2023

 

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Trevor H.
Trevor H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very determined person and great with elderly

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on June 7, 2024

This man was willing to teach and help as much as he could and when no one else on the river was catching anything he made sure we at least got a fish, we knew it was spring season and we might not get anything but he was passionate enough to make it happen for us and made my trip up to Oregon something very special. Thank you man

This man was willing to teach and help as much as he could and when no one else on the river was catching anything he made sure we at least got a fish, we knew it was spring season and we might not get anything but he was passionate enough to make it happen for us and made my trip up to Oregon something very special. Thank you man  

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Dean V.
Dean V.

Chesterbrook, PA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Chinook and Dungeness

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Shared on June 10, 2022

You won't find a nicer, harder working charter captain than Capt. Johnson. This was my second charter in 2 years with Jamison. Last August, we fished the Nehalem River and hooked a 36" Chinook. This June, we fished and crabbed in Tillamook Bay out of Garibaldi. We limited on dungeness crab and landed 2 beautiful chinook. We were one of two charters to land a fish that day- there was a large "atmospheric river" storm system off the coast and while we marked plenty of fish throughout the charter, they were only rarely biting. That's just the nature of sport fishing. Nonetheless, Captain worked diligently and leveraged his experience to put two beautiful spring Chinook in the boat. Took my brother in law for his first fishing experience band my father in law who is a more seasoned angler my. All of us had a wonderful time and left with full coolers. Couldn't have been happier with this Captain. Excellent, clear communication and friendly service. Book with confidence!

You won't find a nicer, harder working charter captain than Capt. Johnson. This was my second charter in 2 years with Jamison. Last August, we fished the Nehalem River and hooked a 36" Chinook. This June, we fished and crabbed in Tillamook Bay out of Garibaldi. We limited on dungeness crab and landed 2 beautiful chinook. We were one of two charters to land a fish that day- there was a large "atmospheric river" storm system off the coast and while we marked plenty of fish throughout the charter,...  

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FAQs about Big Johnson's Guide Service – Tillamook

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Willies
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
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