Pacific Roots Adventures
+25If you’re up for a fishing adventure in the rich waters of Oregon in the Nehalem area, Pacific Roots Adventures is the best choice! Captain Kyle Uptegrove has been fishing the rivers here for over 20 years, so you can be sure that he knows all the best fishing spots.
Explore the natural world on the 17’ Fishcraft drift boat. The boat is perfect for exploring these freshwater areas, and you’ll surely enjoy your time on board while floating down these rivers. Depending on the conditions and the size of your group, you may also fish from the Capt. Kyle’s 23’ Alumaweld Columbia.
Capt. Kyle will have Shimano, Daiwa, and Lamiglass equipment for you, and you’ll use either live bait or artificial lures. Make sure to buy a fishing license before the trip. If you have a productive day and want to take some fish home for dinner, the captain will be happy to clean and fillet your catch.
You can go on a crabbing expedition with Capt. Kyle and look for some delicious Dungeness crabs! On other trips, you’ll do some drift fishing, trolling, and spinning for Salmon and Steelhead. Feel free to bring your kids, since there’s no minimum age on this charter. There are life jackets for everyone, so you can relax and make some great family memories!
There will be coffee on board, but make sure to bring some food and drinks so you can stay refreshed throughout the day. You should dress according to the weather, and bring adequate rain gear.
Visit Nehalem and enjoy the rich natural world of Oregon by fishing with Pacific Roots Adventures!
Captain
Kyle Uptegrove
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+41Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Nicest guide on the Nehalem River
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024
Kyle set the tone of the fishing trip from the beginning of day with his humor and charm and that allowed all the boat’s passengers to enjoy not only the great fishing but also each other’s company. Even during a difficult situation caused by no one’s fault but perhaps a smart fish all our poles got tangled up and as a team we were quickly able to disentangle them as we already were happy with the tone of the fishing trip. We each caught a fish as well, allowing each other to share the rods that had a fish on.
Kyle set the tone of the fishing trip from the beginning of day with his humor and charm and that allowed all the boat’s passengers to enjoy not only the great fishing but also each other’s company. Even during a difficult situation caused by no one’s fault but perhaps a smart fish all our poles got tangled up and as a team we were quickly able to disentangle them as we already were happy with the tone of the fishing trip. We each caught a fish as well, allowing each other to share the rods...
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Fun and easy trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 19, 2024
Kyle was a terrific guide and put us on fish after only a few hours. He is super personable and a great coach for both beginner and experienced fishermen. He called ahead of time to make sure we were all set and knew where to go so we had a super easy and smooth trip. Plus coffee and mini donuts!! What more could you want?! :) Thanks for a great trip!
Kyle was a terrific guide and put us on fish after only a few hours. He is super personable and a great coach for both beginner and experienced fishermen. He called ahead of time to make sure we were all set and knew where to go so we had a super easy and smooth trip. Plus coffee and mini donuts!! What more could you want?! :) Thanks for a great trip!
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Great time. caught 18 Crab, 1-14 lb salmon
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 17, 2024
Captain Kyle put out 6 crab pots and we got 18 Dungeness crab. We fished Tillamook Bay. No one we saw caught a fish, but us. Though we saw one boat catch 2 real rocks which none of us thought was possible. Felt bad pulling in a 14 lbs Spring Salmon near them. The five of us had fun swapping stories with the Captain.
Captain Kyle put out 6 crab pots and we got 18 Dungeness crab. We fished Tillamook Bay. No one we saw caught a fish, but us. Though we saw one boat catch 2 real rocks which none of us thought was possible. Felt bad pulling in a 14 lbs Spring Salmon near them. The five of us had fun swapping stories with the Captain.
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Fish with Captain Kyle
8 Hour – Portland Spring Chinook! on August 27, 2024
I cannot recommend Kyle enough this is our 3rd trip with him and every time we have a blast we catch fish and we leave with the best memories. He's funny knowledgeable safe and truly a wonderful charter captain
I cannot recommend Kyle enough this is our 3rd trip with him and every time we have a blast we catch fish and we leave with the best memories. He's funny knowledgeable safe and truly a wonderful charter captain
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Great Outing
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2024
Kyle did his best to find us fish but, it was not to be. Not the best time for Salmon but, the experience was well worth it for me, my brother, and his sons. Will be back!
Kyle did his best to find us fish but, it was not to be. Not the best time for Salmon but, the experience was well worth it for me, my brother, and his sons. Will be back!
FAQs about Pacific Roots Adventures
What are the trip rates for Pacific Roots Adventures?
Pacific Roots Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
- US $150 per person - Half Day Crabbing (4 hours)
- US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $275 per person - 8 Hour – Portland Spring Chinook! (7 hours)
- US $275 per person - Full Day Stugeon (7 hours)
- US $275 per person - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
- US $300 per person - Drift Boat trip (7 hours)
- US $650 per group - Rafting and fishing! (7 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Private Power boat trip (7 hours)
What's included in the trip price with Pacific Roots Adventures?
Trips booked with Pacific Roots Adventures include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa, Shimano, and Lamiglass.)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Coffee)
What types of fishing does Pacific Roots Adventures offer?
Pacific Roots Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Pacific Roots Adventures offer?
Pacific Roots Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Pacific Roots Adventures?
Top targeted fish species with Pacific Roots Adventures include:
- Crab
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon
Your captain
Nehalem, Oregon, United States
Captain Kyle is a local to the area. He has been fishing since he was a kid, and he loves it, as well as teaching people how to do it. Seeing how excited people get when they catch their first fish is one of his favorite things in the world. "I have been fishing the Oregon Coast and the Portland area for over 20 years. It has been my passion for years and I love to see people catching their first Salmon and Steelhead."
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa, Shimano, and Lamiglass.
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Coffee
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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:
Cash
Checks