Plug’s N’ Bug’s Guide Service – 21'
Book your next trip with Plug’s N Bug’s guide service and find out what fishing in Gold Beach is all about. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Mathew can tell you all about the local fishery.
Chinook Salmon, Lingcod, Coho Salmon, Black Rockfish, and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year. For these species, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Now that’s dinner!
You’ll step aboard a 21’ Aluminum fishing with room for 4 passengers. It has a fighting chair, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board.
You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Alcohol is allowed.
Plug’s N Bug’s guide service will make it easy for you to go fishing in Gold Beach. So, how about booking that trip?
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
+54Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
83%
Apr 24, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Matt works his butt off to find the fish!
We signed up for a spring chinook trip.First thing Matt says,the bite won't start foe a few hours. If you want i can put you on some rockfish before we start. Off we went and caught some rock fish.Then back into the river. By the end of the trip our boat had caught 2/3 of the fish caught today. Matt truly focuses on putting his customers on the fish. Thanks for a great experience today Matt.
We signed up for a spring chinook trip.First thing Matt says,the bite won't start foe a few hours. If you want i can put you on...
May 21, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Great Captain
Matthew was a very knowledgeable and competent Captain, even though we didn’t catch a fish I would charter another fishing trip with him. The reason we didn’t get any fish was it was the end of the run, planning on booking a fall salmon trip with plug & Bug again.
Matthew was a very knowledgeable and competent Captain, even though we didn’t catch a fish I would charter another fishing trip...
Aug 4, 2024
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Excellent trip!
Needed to book relatively last minute and captain Mathew was able to accommodate. Went with my 14 year old son. Mathew was prompt and ready as soon as we arrived and had us on the water within minutes. Mathew knew exactly where to take us and got us on BIG salmon and we were able to fill our tags. He was pleasant, professional, and very hardworking. Can’t recommend him enough. 10/10.
Needed to book relatively last minute and captain Mathew was able to accommodate. Went with my 14 year old son. Mathew was prompt...
Aug 4, 2024
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Happy Boat
3 fishermen, a 14 year old and his Dad and me. All of us would have caught limit had I not lost one within 8’ of the boat. Just out of nets reach. The boy and Dad got their limit. Matthew was a great guide , very attentive to us all plus guiding the boat. Perfect boat for the waters we were in. Highly recommend.
3 fishermen, a 14 year old and his Dad and me. All of us would have caught limit had I not lost one within 8’ of the boat. Just...
May 15, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Salmon
Fishing trip
Very knowledgeable about what he is doing.. very friendly.. made it a very good time.. will be going again
Very knowledgeable about what he is doing.. very friendly.. made it a very good time.. will be going again
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
+54Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
83%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Matt works his butt off to find the fish!
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on April 24, 2025
We signed up for a spring chinook trip.First thing Matt says,the bite won't start foe a few hours. If you want i can put you on some rockfish before we start. Off we went and caught some rock fish.Then back into the river. By the end of the trip our boat had caught 2/3 of the fish caught today. Matt truly focuses on putting his customers on the fish. Thanks for a great experience today Matt.
We signed up for a spring chinook trip.First thing Matt says,the bite won't start foe a few hours. If you want i can put you on some rockfish before we start. Off we went and caught some rock fish.Then back into the river. By the end of the trip our boat had caught 2/3 of the fish caught today. Matt truly focuses on putting his customers on the fish. Thanks for a great experience today Matt.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on May 21, 2025
Matthew was a very knowledgeable and competent Captain, even though we didn’t catch a fish I would charter another fishing trip with him. The reason we didn’t get any fish was it was the end of the run, planning on booking a fall salmon trip with plug & Bug again.
Matthew was a very knowledgeable and competent Captain, even though we didn’t catch a fish I would charter another fishing trip with him. The reason we didn’t get any fish was it was the end of the run, planning on booking a fall salmon trip with plug & Bug again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent trip!
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on August 4, 2024
Needed to book relatively last minute and captain Mathew was able to accommodate. Went with my 14 year old son. Mathew was prompt and ready as soon as we arrived and had us on the water within minutes. Mathew knew exactly where to take us and got us on BIG salmon and we were able to fill our tags. He was pleasant, professional, and very hardworking. Can’t recommend him enough. 10/10.
Needed to book relatively last minute and captain Mathew was able to accommodate. Went with my 14 year old son. Mathew was prompt and ready as soon as we arrived and had us on the water within minutes. Mathew knew exactly where to take us and got us on BIG salmon and we were able to fill our tags. He was pleasant, professional, and very hardworking. Can’t recommend him enough. 10/10.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Happy Boat
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on August 4, 2024
3 fishermen, a 14 year old and his Dad and me. All of us would have caught limit had I not lost one within 8’ of the boat. Just out of nets reach. The boy and Dad got their limit. Matthew was a great guide , very attentive to us all plus guiding the boat. Perfect boat for the waters we were in. Highly recommend.
3 fishermen, a 14 year old and his Dad and me. All of us would have caught limit had I not lost one within 8’ of the boat. Just out of nets reach. The boy and Dad got their limit. Matthew was a great guide , very attentive to us all plus guiding the boat. Perfect boat for the waters we were in. Highly recommend.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Salmon on May 15, 2025
Very knowledgeable about what he is doing.. very friendly.. made it a very good time.. will be going again
Very knowledgeable about what he is doing.. very friendly.. made it a very good time.. will be going again
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