SOA Charters fish out of Charleston and Winchester Bay Oregon, offering a variety of fishing trips. They are experts at what they do, and being led by Captain Travis Marsh means they will not only put you on the fish but ensure you are having lots of fun, too!

Captain Travis will take you in search of different species of fish. In the nearshore waters, you can target a variety of Rockfish, Crab, and Lingcod. A little further out, and you could be targeting Halibut, and in the deep offshore waters, you will fish for Bluefin Tuna.

You will fish aboard a 2020 28’ foot Hewes Craft deck boat, powered by twin 150 hp Yamaha engines with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. This speed means you don’t waste time on lengthy travel out to the fishing grounds and use it instead on what you came to do. Fishing.

The boat also has all the navigation features such as a GPS and a fishfinder which will help you locate the most productive fishing spots. All fishing gear is provided and includes rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and all safety equipment such as life jackets.

SOA Charters will happily clean, fillet and bag your fish upon return to the dock, with the exception of Tuna. Tuna can be cleaned on the docks for a small fee by the cleaners available there.

Captain Travis carries a USCG six-pack charter license, he is CPR and First-Aid certified and holds a TWIC card.

Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what’s biting!

Trips can only be booked if there are a minimum of 3 people in the group.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Crabbing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Nov 30 - Oct 15
    US $230
    We leave the docks for an afternoon crabbing trip, limit is 11 crab per person **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Perch Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 30
    US $350
    You will be fishing for Perch. The maximum number of persons on this trip is 4. Limit of Perch is 15 each person. Depending on the tide, the trip can start by 7 am.
  • Shared trip
    Perch Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 30
    US $350
    You will be fishing for Perch. The maximum number of persons on this trip is 4. Limit of Perch is 15 each person.
  • Shared trip
    7 Hour Trip – Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 1
    US $500
    Spend the day chasing Coho and Chinook Salmon on one of the local rivers – Umpqua, Smith, Coquille, or Coos. Up to 2 anglers can join the trip. Addidional $50 per person for crabing. The trip leaves at 8:00 a.m. and lasts for 7 hours.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1
    US $500
    Spend the day chasing Smallmouth Bass.
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shad
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 30
    US $500
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Aug 1
    US $500
    Spend the day on the Umpqua River chasing Smallmouth Bass out of the crew's new Power Drifter. This trip is made for 2 anglers and the fishery is great for kids. Captain Travis will take care of all the fishing equipment and catch cleaning.
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1
    US $500
  • Shared trip
    Deep water Lingcod & Bottom Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $540
    This is your chance to catch a Oregon Trophy Lingcod, we will be fishing deep water reefs. Electric reels will be available as well. This is a seasonal trip.
  • Shared trip
    Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $540
    Bigger Fish with bigger limits. 10 per person. Going out of Winchester Bay into the Pacific Ocean **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $540
    Bigger Fish with bigger limits. 10 per person. Going out of Winchester Bay into the Pacific Ocean **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $620
    Bigger Fish with bigger limits. 10 per person. Going out of Coos Bay into the Pacific Ocean **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $620
    Bigger Fish with bigger limits. 10 per person. Going out of Coos Bay into the Pacific Ocean **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Salmon Fishing And Crabbing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    US $660
    You will fish for Fall Salmon out of Winchester Bay along with the Umpqua And Coos Rivers. **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    Salmon Fishing And Crabbing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
    US $660
    You will fish for Fall Salmon out of Winchester Bay along with the Umpqua And Coos Rivers. Salmon are most active March through June. **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Halibut
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 12 - Jun 30
    US $850
    This is an 8-hour trip. Your limit is one halibut a day, 6 a year. The filleting fee is $5.00 per fish. Max seats 6, departure times vary depending on tides. The crew likes to be out before 7:00 a.m. You have the abilty to target sharks as well.
  • Shared trip
    Tuna Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $950
    This is a Tuna fishing trip that can take you out anywhere from 20 to 40 nautical miles offshore. Tuna comes in closer to the shore from June to October when you can catch it 20 miles offshore. It then moves further out with the warm currents. Please note that this trip is weather permitting since you're going further offshore. **Please note that fishing is currently hot in Winchester Bay, so the meet-up spot might change depending on what's biting!
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FAQs about SOA Charters - Coos Bay

SOA Charters - Coos Bay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $115 per day per person - Crabbing (1 day)
  • US $175 per person - Perch Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $175 per person - Perch Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Salmon (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Shad (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Smallmouth Bass (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Winter Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $270 per person - Deep water Lingcod & Bottom Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $270 per person - Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $270 per person - Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $310 per person - Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing AM (4 hours)
  • US $310 per person - Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing PM (4 hours)
  • US $330 per person - Salmon Fishing And Crabbing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $330 per person - Salmon Fishing And Crabbing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $425 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut (8 hours)
  • US $475 per person - Tuna Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with SOA Charters - Coos Bay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Radar

Trips booked with SOA Charters - Coos Bay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

SOA Charters - Coos Bay offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

SOA Charters - Coos Bay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with SOA Charters - Coos Bay include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon
  • Shad
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Travis Marsh
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2017
Captain Travis has fished his whole life. Having grown up in Washington, he fished the entire state and the coast of Washington. He later moved to Oregon where he took up fishing in the shallow waters and in the ocean. Captain Travis is a fun and lovable person whose previous guests have all enjoyed spending time with, and most of whom are repeat customers. He accredits his love of fishing to his late mother who is known to their family as Granny Jean. Captain Travis says his late mother was an avid fisherwoman who had instilled the love of fishing in him from a young age.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Hewes Craft (Deck boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 150HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Long Leader Rockfishing continues to be
Long Leader Rockfishing continues to be
March 17, 2024
Inless then two hours we were able to put five limits of nice rockfish on the deck totaling 60 fish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Half day trip with Captain Travis
Half day with captain Travis
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
90%
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James C.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Crabbing and Rockfish

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing PM on September 3, 2023
Definitely an enjoyable charter plenty of crab to be enjoyed after our four hour trip. We didn’t get any rockfish bite so...
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Cheryl W.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Travis

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (AM) on July 11, 2023
Our family had a fun trip fishing out of Winchester Bay with SOA and Captain Travis. We easily caught our limit of Rockfish...
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Kenneth S.
Henderson, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Long leader plus crabbing

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing AM on September 11, 2023
Great captain and mate. We caught limits of bottom fish and crab. 2 Salmon were a bonus!
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Clifford C.
Redding, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing PM on August 23, 2023
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Randi A.
Toquerville, UT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Lots of crab no Fish!

VERIFIED   Salmon Fishing And Crabbing (AM) on July 13, 2021
Went out at 6am with the captain! We first went and hauled some pots of crab and caught 96 crabs in three pots! That part was...
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