Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem

Come fish with Big Johnson’s Guide Service and have a memorable fishing experience on the waters around Nehalem, Oregon! Whether it’s rivers, reefs, nearshore, or offshore waters, you’ll have a great time chasing some delicious species and observing the beautiful nature that surrounds this area. Captain Jamison Johnson knows all the best fishing spots and can make your trip fun and relaxing, so join him on the water and create many lovely memories fishing in Nehalem!

The boat you’ll use is a 20’ Willies aluminum fishing boat with enough space to accommodate up to 4 anglers. It runs on a 150 HP Yamaha engine and uses all the modern navigation technology comprised of GPS, a fishfinder, as well as a radio, allowing you a quick and safe movement on the water.

The species you’ll go after include Halibut, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon. You’ll attract them by bottom fishing and trolling and you get to keep the fish you catch. Kids are welcome to join aboard, so bring them as well and have a wonderful time on the water together.

Captain Jamison will cover you for the rods, reels, tackle, as well as live bait and lures. He can also clean and fillet your catch, free of charge. Before you start your trip, just make sure you’ve packed your fishing licenses, snacks, and drinks.

Come visit Nehalem and have a great time fishing its rich and beautiful waters with Big Johnson’s Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Sep 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    You and Captain Jamison will hit the water at 8:00 a.m. and have loads of fun chasing Halibut, Chinook Salmon, as well as Coho Salmon. The captain covers you for all the fishing gear, so just bring your licenses and some snacks and drinks. Also, keep in mind that even though the trip is listed as a full day, you may be fishing for less than 8 hours due to catching limits of Salmon.

FAQs about Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem

Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $275 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem include:
  • Halibut
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Meet the Captain

Jamison Johnson
Nehalem, Oregon, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
54 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
Captain Jamison Johnson has been fishing the local waters for over 40 years and he's been running charters for over a decade. He decided to dedicate his life to taking people fishing because he wanted to share his angling passion and knowledge with others. When he's not taking his customers out, Capt. Jamison often participates in local tournaments.

About this listing

Targeted species

Halibut Halibut
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Willies (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You Keep Catch

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 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Kathye thrilled-her first Chinook in the Ocean
Jim Coho\/Chinook Kathye Chinook
Jim Chinook
+1
Angler rating
2
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
33%
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Jim R.
Fallbrook, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
We booked a day trip on the spur of the moment. Our guide really knewnthe waters, the fish and how to catch them. He was a...
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Raymond L.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 18, 2023
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Edwin M.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 15, 2022
Captain worked really hard to make sure we had every opportunity to catch fish. Great guy.
Edwin M. recommends Big Johnson's Guide Service – Nehalem
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