Charter Operator
Play N Hooky Guide Service

Member since August 2018 Garibaldi, United States
Background
Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.

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Garibaldi, United States
Background
Captain Eric Baird has spent the last quarter of the century casting his line in the waters around Washington and Oregon and he's got ample experience to share with his customers. His parents' love of fishing and the great outdoors was what got him into fishing in the first place. Today, Capt. Eric enjoys the most taking out families with kids and helping them reel in their first catch.
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Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(16 reviews)
Garibaldi
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Milwaukie

Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Milwaukie
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Play N Hooky Guide Service - Astoria

Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
Coho
Absolutely awsome!!
Absolutely awsome!!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Nicholas E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely awsome!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2025
We had a blast. Our guide Eric was great company and a wealth of knowledge. We will be back for sure.ย  Highly recommend spending...
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Enrique M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Coho

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 4, 2025
The trip was great. Both my wife and I reeled in a Coho.
Enrique M. recommends Play N Hooky Guide Service-Tillamook's Bay
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James D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Early Season Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 11, 2025
Captain Eric was excellent and took great care of us. Caught a great Chinook at the very beginning of the spring season. His...
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Klaas K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 3, 2024
Captain provided clear and ample information to ensure this became the trip of our lifetime. We never fished for salmon before...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day all around

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 18, 2024
Captain Eric and deck hand Ryan were awesome!! We caught our fish and had a great time! We also got some ๐Ÿฆ€.ย  Captain Eric...
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