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Indigenous Adventures Guide Service

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(17 reviews)
Map of Coos Bay, OR, United States
West Fork Millicoma Road
Coos Bay, OR, United States
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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.

  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Salmon Drifting
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Dec 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    When trolling season is done, Cooper offers spectacular trips out of his drift boat on the Elk and Sixes Rivers. Salmon can be caught using various techniques such as bobber fishing or back bouncing.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    This is an eight-hour day fishing for Salmon on the Coos, Umpqua, or Coquille River. You will be trolling out of Captain Cooper's very comfortable and spacious Umpqua Marine sled.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip - Steelhead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Indigenous Adventures offers Steelhead fishing on multiple river systems with either a fly rod or a conventional rod and reel. You will most likely be using the drift boat and will experience some gorgeous and nearly untouched areas.
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on October 7, 2023
Captain Hedgecock spends every moment afloat in a constant effort to hook you up! I would recommend a trip with “Cap’n...
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on September 22, 2023
Great trip! Cooper is now my future choice for another trip, very good , we caught fish when others did not, you will not do...
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Joseph T.
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THIS GUY IS GOOOOD!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on September 25, 2022
Cooper is fantastic he is very professional and more importantly this guy knows what he’s doing he’s done it his whole...
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Jason B.
Klamath Falls, OR
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Full day trip with Cooper

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Steelhead on March 5, 2022
Absolutely the best day fishing ever! Cooper was an amazing person and an excellent guide ! I will definitely be passing the...
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Full day trip with Cooper Hedgecock

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Salmon Trolling on October 9, 2020
Indigenous Adventures is a first class guide service, and Cooper Hedgecock is a true professional, who possesses a tremendous...
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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

Meet the Captain

Cooper Hedgecock
Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
17 Customer reviews
Response time 4 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Umpqua Mar
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
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Payment

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:

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

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