Indigenous Adventures Guide Service 

5.0
(20 reviews)
 West Fork Millicoma Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420, United States

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service 

Coos Bay, OR, United States
18 ft
5
5.0
(20 reviews)

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers guided fishing trips on the beautiful river systems of Coos Bay, Oregon. Captain Cooper Hedgecock has over 20 years experience fishing and guiding from Alaska to Oregon making him an expert in his field. Cooper can take you fishing on a number of rivers in the Oregon area where some of the world's most desirable freshwater species can be found.

Fishing in Oregon is excellent for Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, and Surgeon among other species. This is exactly what you will target on your adventure with Captain Cooper. Oregon's river systems such as Coos, Coquille, Umpqua, Elk, and Sixes River have so much to offer and you'll definitely enjoy learning new techniques and trivia about this region.

Captain Cooper enjoys sharing his knowledge and teaching a variety of fishing techniques on a full day trip. His boat is a 24' Umpqua Mar Aluminum fishing originally built in 2016 with a capacity for five guests. Powered by a 200 HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, the boat gets you to the productive areas very fast.

The vessel is specifically built for drift fishing on the river and is equipped with a GPS and fishfinder to locate the best fishing spots. It also features an icebox for the catch and life jackets for safety.

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service provides all fishing gear including conventional rod and reel, as well as fly fishing equipment. You will have a selection of tackle and lures, drinks, and a fish processing service at the end of the trip. Captain Cooper welcomes all anglers to enjoy a day on the river with him.

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers guided fishing trips on the beautiful river systems of Coos Bay, Oregon. Captain Cooper Hedgecock has over 20 years experience fishing and guiding from Alaska to Oregon making him an expert in his field. Cooper can take you fishing on a number of rivers in the Oregon area where some of the world's most desirable freshwater species can be found.

Fishing in Oregon is excellent for Salmon, Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, and Surgeon among other species. This is exactly what you will target on your adventure with Captain Cooper. Oregon's river systems such as Coos, Coquille, Umpqua, Elk, and Sixes River have so much to offer and you'll definitely enjoy learning new techniques and trivia about this region.

Captain Cooper enjoys sharing his knowledge and teaching a variety of fishing techniques on a full day trip. His boat is a 24' Umpqua Mar Aluminum fishing originally built in 2016 with a capacity for five guests. Powered by a 200 HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots, the boat gets you to the productive areas very fast.

The vessel is specifically built for drift fishing on the river and is equipped with a GPS and fishfinder to locate the best fishing spots. It also features an icebox for the catch and life jackets for safety.

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service provides all fishing gear including conventional rod and reel, as well as fly fishing equipment. You will have a selection of tackle and lures, drinks, and a fish processing service at the end of the trip. Captain Cooper welcomes all anglers to enjoy a day on the river with him.

Cooper Hedgecock
Captain
Cooper Hedgecock
26 years of experience

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Full Day Trip - Salmon Drifting
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Dec 31
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Nov 1
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 31
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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David Cattterson
David Cattterson
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Awaome
Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on October 6, 20251 adult

Cooper was great and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is interested in fishing. Real nice guy and respectful. I would definitely go fishing with him again. Thank you Cooper

Wynter Royer
Wynter Royer
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great guide, great experience!
Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on September 20, 20252 adults

We had a ton of fun and highly recommend!! We will be booking again for sure!

Cooper Hedgecock
Response from Captain

It was awesome having you two onboard today. Looking forward to your next birthday trip! Thank you, again!

Tyson Curtis
Tyson Curtis
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Successful late Fall Chinook fishing
Full Day Trip - Salmon Drifting on December 8, 20241 adult

Cooper is a very knowledgeable guide who put me on the tail end of the late Fall Chinook run. In spite of this, we were still able to find some healthy fish with some chrome to them and they fought harder than any salmon I've ever caught. I definitely look forward to fishing with Cooper for future trips.

Reported catch:
Salmon
Cooper Hedgecock
Response from Captain

Thank you for joining me, Curtis!! It was an awesome day!

Gary Bennett
Gary Bennett
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on October 7, 20232 adults

Captain Hedgecock spends every moment afloat in a constant effort to hook you up! I would recommend a trip with "Cap'n Coop" to anyone, anywhere, anytime. He is a down-to-earth experienced guide. He makes fishing more than just fishing, a day of fun awaits you for sure!

Gary Bennett
Gary Bennett
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on September 22, 20231 adult

Great trip! Cooper is now my future choice for another trip, very good , we caught fish when others did not, you will not do better than Indigenous

Reported catch:
Salmon
Cooper Hedgecock
Response from Captain

Thank you, Gary! Looking forward to seeing you again.

FAQs about Indigenous Adventures Guide Service

Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Salmon Drifting (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip - Steelhead (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Indigenous Adventures Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Indigenous Adventures Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fly fishing equipment
Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Coos, Coquille, Umpqua, Elk, and Sixes River system)
Indigenous Adventures Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Indigenous Adventures Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon

Your captain

Cooper Hedgecock
Cooper Hedgecock

Coos Bay, Oregon, United States

20 Customer reviews
Typical response within 12 hours
Member since August 2017

I started my fishing career in 1997 at the Baranof Wilderness Lodge in Alaska at age 12. I began as a deckhand and eventually got my captain's license at age 18. Since then I've been running guided trips, making 2017 my 20th year in this field. Southwestern Oregon's river systems have so much to offer, I decided to start Indigenous Adventures in 2013. I enjoy sharing Oregon's beautiful rivers and my knowledge of the wide variety of fishing techniques with all of my clients.

Cooper Hedgecock
Cooper Hedgecock
20
reviews
2017
member since
~12h
response
I started my fishing career in 1997 at the Baranof Wilderness Lodge in Alaska at age 12. I began as a deckhand and eventually got my captain's license at age 18. Since then I've been running guided trips, making 2017 my 20th year in this field. Southwestern Oregon's river systems have so much to offer, I decided to start Indigenous Adventures in 2013. I enjoy sharing Oregon's beautiful rivers and my knowledge of the wide variety of fishing techniques with all of my clients.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Awaome
    David C.
    David C.
  • Great guide, great experience!
    Jon  .
    Jon .
  • Successful late Fall Chinook fishing
    Tyson C.
    Tyson C.
  • September fishing trip
    Gary B.
    Gary B.
  • Full day trip with Cooper
    Jason B.
    Jason B.
  • Awesome full day on Coos Bay and River
    Paul W.
    Paul W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Rogue Marine
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Coos, Coquille, Umpqua, Elk, and Sixes River system

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Coos Bay to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Coos Bay right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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