Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast 

4.9
(15 reviews)
 10 Pier 1, Astoria, OR 97103, United States

Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast 

Astoria, OR, United States
28 ft
6
4.9
(15 reviews)

Obsession Fishing Guide Service invites you and your family to have a fun day of fishing on the waters around Astoria, Oregon. Guide Bill Woods strives to make each trip memorable and one that is all about you and your family and friends having fun out on the water.

Salmon fishing is great here, and is what attracts fishermen from all over the state when they flock down to Oregon for some amazing fishing. Other species you can target include Steelhead, Shad, Sturgeon, and Walleye.

Stepping aboard Bill's 28' Custom Willie Reaper performance fishing boat, you will enjoy the functionality and the space offered. The vessel was built in 2016 with a capacity for 6 persons and contains a fighting chair, a livewell, an icebox, and Mustang PFD life jackets for safety. Powered by 300 HP Yamaha engine, the boat is fast and reliable. It features a GPS and a fishfinder, as well as a wireless trolling motor.

Guide Bill is sponsored by Okuma Inspired Fishing so you will have all top quality fishing gear available including rods, reels, and tackle. He also provides live and artificial baits, and fish cleaning services at the end of the trip.

Book a trip with Obsession Fishing Guide Service and have an unforgettable fishing experience in Oregon!

Obsession Fishing Guide Service invites you and your family to have a fun day of fishing on the waters around Astoria, Oregon. Guide Bill Woods strives to make each trip memorable and one that is all about you and your family and friends having fun out on the water.

Salmon fishing is great here, and is what attracts fishermen from all over the state when they flock down to Oregon for some amazing fishing. Other species you can target include Steelhead, Shad, Sturgeon, and Walleye.

Stepping aboard Bill's 28' Custom Willie Reaper performance fishing boat, you will enjoy the functionality and the space offered. The vessel was built in 2016 with a capacity for 6 persons and contains a fighting chair, a livewell, an icebox, and Mustang PFD life jackets for safety. Powered by 300 HP Yamaha engine, the boat is fast and reliable. It features a GPS and a fishfinder, as well as a wireless trolling motor.

Guide Bill is sponsored by Okuma Inspired Fishing so you will have all top quality fishing gear available including rods, reels, and tackle. He also provides live and artificial baits, and fish cleaning services at the end of the trip.

Book a trip with Obsession Fishing Guide Service and have an unforgettable fishing experience in Oregon!

Bill Woods
Captain
Bill Woods
21 years of experience

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8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 31
Lingcod
Black Rockfish
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 15
Salmon
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Combo
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 31
Lingcod
Salmon
Black Rockfish
US $600
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
15 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (29)

Reviews (15)

  • Jason Ham
    Jason Ham
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Captain

    8 Hour Trip – Combo on August 22, 2026 • 5 adults

    From the moment we got on the boat, it was nothing but a professional experience, and when we got on the water it was proven. And I could not say more about the attitude and the morale of the captain and keeping everybody involved and having fun was an exceptional trip. And would recommend it to anyone, even first timers.

  • Jeni Reetz
    Jeni Reetz
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Crabbing

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on October 30, 2021 • 2 adults

    We had the best time with Captain Bill! He was fun and funny! We caught some delicious crab. The whole experience was fun. The boat was a great size and we had all the proper gear, safety gear. We got drenched due to the windy turbulent waters but were prepared with rain gear. I highly recommend this experience with Capt Bill!

  • Laurie Farroni
    Laurie Farroni
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day Columbia river sturgeon fishing

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on July 14, 2021 • 3 adults

    Bill is an amazing guide- patient, smart, and funny! He was a perfect match for two teenage boys who will remember this experience forever! We will book with him again for sure.

  • Casey Paine
    Casey Paine
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2021
    4.7
    Verified

    Great guy!

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on September 22, 2021 • 5 adults

    Bill is great!!!

  • Misty Vegele
    Misty Vegele
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    All day trip with Bill Woods

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on June 16, 2018 • 2 adults

    Bill was such an amazing captain, thank you. He was funny, entertaining, and was able to teach us soo much. We are definitely booking with him again, soon.

  • James  Heinbaugh
    James Heinbaugh
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2019
    4.7
    Verified

    Full day

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on September 10, 2019 • 2 adults

    Bill was a great captain, very knowledgeable ,nice & funny weather was perfect

  • Anthony Blome
    Anthony Blome
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    1/2 day with Mike.

    Half Day Trip - Guided Fishing (AM) on June 25, 2017 • 4 adults

    We had a great time. Hottest day of the year and only 2 boats caught fish. We were one of them. Mike is very knowledgeable on all species and locations, and fun to be around. I took my sons and would go back when out west again. Once in a life time, No Bananas! Thanks Mike

  • Jo Kolodziejczyk-teriong
    Jo Kolodziejczyk-teriong
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Trip With Bill & Steve

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on September 15, 2017 • 2 adults

    Three generations of family, fishing together on the Columbia and loving it. Great fun and awesome service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Joshua Conner
    Joshua Conner
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Bill

    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
  • Juan Serrata
    Juan Serrata
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    First time fishing

    8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on March 6, 2021 • 3 adults

    Bill is an extremely personable guy, him and his friend Bill made it a very enjoyable experience. I took my girlfriend and daughter along and both had a great time. I couldn't have picked a better guy and hope to do it again in the summer.

Rating

4.9
15 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (29)

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Jason Ham
Jason Ham
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain
8 Hour Trip – Combo on August 22, 20265 adults

From the moment we got on the boat, it was nothing but a professional experience, and when we got on the water it was proven. And I could not say more about the attitude and the morale of the captain and keeping everybody involved and having fun was an exceptional trip. And would recommend it to anyone, even first timers.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Bill Woods
Response from Captain

You all where a joy to have on the boat see you next time

Joshua Conner
Joshua Conner
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bill
8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing on August 12, 20263 adults1 child

Jeni Reetz
Jeni Reetz
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Crabbing
8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on October 30, 20212 adults

We had the best time with Captain Bill! He was fun and funny! We caught some delicious crab. The whole experience was fun. The boat was a great size and we had all the proper gear, safety gear. We got drenched due to the windy turbulent waters but were prepared with rain gear. I highly recommend this experience with Capt Bill!

Juan Serrata
Juan Serrata
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
First time fishing
8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on March 6, 20213 adults

Bill is an extremely personable guy, him and his friend Bill made it a very enjoyable experience. I took my girlfriend and daughter along and both had a great time. I couldn't have picked a better guy and hope to do it again in the summer.

Laurie Farroni
Laurie Farroni
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Full day Columbia river sturgeon fishing
8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon on July 14, 20213 adults

Bill is an amazing guide- patient, smart, and funny! He was a perfect match for two teenage boys who will remember this experience forever! We will book with him again for sure.

FAQs about Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast

Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – BUOY 10 Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $300 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Combo (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma and Talon rods)
  • Live bait (We do not do live bait here in the pnw)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Clean and process on the boat no charge)
Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Columbia, Willamette, Tributaries)
  • Lake fishing (Merwin, Yale)
  • Inshore fishing
Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Lingcod
  • Salmon
  • Sturgeon

Your captain

Bill Woods
Bill Woods

Astoria, Oregon, United States

24 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since June 2017

Captain Bill has fished this area professionally for over 14 years and knows exactly where to go and when to go. He is a professional guide who provides first-class customer service and has a super fun personality, too. He will definitely make your trip even more entertaining than just catching fish! Captain Bill's favorite fish to catch is Salmon in the summertime.

Bill Woods
Bill Woods
24
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Bill has fished this area professionally for over 14 years and knows exactly where to go and when to go. He is a professional guide who provides first-class customer service and has a super fun personality, too. He will definitely make your trip even more entertaining than just catching fish! Captain Bill's favorite fish to catch is Salmon in the summertime.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Lingcod
Lingcod
Salmon
Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Lingcod
Lingcod
Salmon
Salmon
Sturgeon
Sturgeon

Real catches by this captain

  • Captain
    Jason H.
    Jason H.
  • Full day
    James  .
    James .
  • Full Day Trip With Bill & Steve
    Jo K.
    Jo K.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Willie
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma and Talon rods
Live bait
We do not do live bait here in the pnw
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Clean and process on the boat no charge

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
6 Years and Over
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Dependent on launch location

How you can pay

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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Astoria right now

LingcodLingcod
SalmonSalmon
SturgeonSturgeon

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