Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook

The Tillamook area in Oregon is rich in nature and brimming with life. Join Pacific Roots Adventures and experience some of the most productive freshwater fishing first-hand! You’ll go out on the water with Captain Kyle Uptegrove, who’s been fishing in the area for over 20 years, so you’ll surely get an authentic experience.

Get on board his 17’ Fishcraft drift boat, and explore these beautiful waters as locals do. Floating down the river is quite an experience, so bring a few friends and enjoy this great adventure together. Depending on the conditions and the size of your group, you may also fish from Capt. Kyle’s 23’ Alumaweld Columbia.

You’ll be fishing using Shimano, Daiwa, and Lamiglass rods and reels provided by Capt. Kyle. You can use either artificial lures or live bait. What you need to do yourself is buy a fishing license before the trip, which is $22 for out-of-state people. The captain will be happy to clean and fillet your catch for you to take home to the table and taste it.

Capt. Kyle can take you out on a crabbing expedition, looking for some delicious Dungeness crabs! On half and full day trips, you’ll do some spinning, drift fishing, and trolling for Salmon and Rainbow Trout. This can be a great family adventure, so feel free to bring your kids with you and spend some valuable time in nature.

Coffee will be provided for you on board, just bring some food and drinks for your refreshment. Make sure to dress appropriately, and bring warm clothes as well as rain gear.

Come join Pacific Roots Adventures and explore the rich beautiful rivers of Oregon out of Tillamook!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Crabbing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $300
    Let's go crabbing and get some of the most delicious bounty that our bay has to offer! Dungeness crabs are one of the captain's favorite things to catch and eat! The limit is 12 per person and that is a lot! This is a 5 hour trip which is perfect for families and people new to the bay.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    This is a great trip if you're a novice angler and you'd like to have a nice introduction to fishing. Spend 5 hours cruising the rivers in the area in search of Rainbow Trout and Salmon. The captain will provide all the equipment, just bring some snacks and drinks, and you're all set to have a great fishing adventure!
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    This is the trip for you if you want to sleep in and spend 5 hours fishing these rivers in the afternoon. You'll target Salmon and Rainbow Trout. All the fishing gear will be provided for you, just make sure to bring some snacks and drinks for your refreshment and you're all set for a great time on the water!
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    Spend a whole day on the beautiful rivers of Oregon for more opportunities to catch fish. You can have longer drifts and maximize your chance of catching trophy Salmon and Steelhead. The captain will have all the equipment ready for you, just bring some food and drinks to stay energized, and come enjoy your day on these beautiful waters!
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FAQs about Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook

Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $150 per person - Half Day Crabbing (4 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Daiwa, and Lamiglass.)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Coffee)

Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pacific Roots Adventures – Tillamook include:
  • Crab
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Meet the Captain

Kyle Uptegrove
Tillamook, Oregon, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2019
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."

About this listing

Targeted species

Crab Crab
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon Salmon

Boat specs

Willie (Drift boat) originally built in 2022. Powered by 2 6HP Minn Kota 80lb Thrust engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 1 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Daiwa, and Lamiglass.
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Coffee

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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The whole family had fun!
Fishing trip on 8\/17\/2023
Half Day with Captain Kyle
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Melanie B.
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The whole family had fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2024
My husband, sister, two kids (5 and 7) and I had a great time on the water with Kyle! We put out crab pots and caught a bunch—my...
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Evan C.
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Fishing trip on 8/17/2023

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 17, 2023
I took my brother out on a fishing charter while vacationing in Pacific City, Oregon.  The guide on our charter was very knowledgeable...
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Matt S.
Boise, ID
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Half day trip with Captain Kyle

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 14, 2023
We had a great time on this trip. Thank you for taking us out and putting us on this beautiful chinook and Dungeness. I would...
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Anthony C.
Portland, OR
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Half day salmon fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2023
Kyle provided 4 of us with a great experience fishing for salmon. He was very flexible and kept a positive and fun attitude...
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Melissa S.
Lincoln City, Oregon
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Half Day with Captain Kyle

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 23, 2023
Great communication, great experience! Kyle was knowledgeable and patient. Fun time had by all!
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