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!
Rating summary
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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%
Jul 25, 2025
Full Day Trip – Shared
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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Jul 19, 2025
Full Day Trip – Shared
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Mar 29, 2023
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Jun 7, 2024
Full Day Trip – Shared
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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Chesterbrook, PA
Jun 10, 2022
Full Day Trip – Shared
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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Rating summary
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Angler rating
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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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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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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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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