Captain
Michael Woodward

Member since July 2019 Depoe Bay, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was old enough to walk. It's always humbling and amazing to learn new ways of catching fish, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love with it in the first place. I deeply love the Tillamook area and especially the Trask River, which is probably my favorite place to fish. When I take my customers out, I don't look at my watch – I treat every outing as a fun day with friends!
Techniques
Trolling with G Loomis GCX rods, Shimano reels, usually trolling Pro Troll 360 flasher with bait or spinner. Bottom fishing usually Jigging. I also provide late fall bobber fishing trips for the advanced angler. Let's go have fun and catch some fish!!!

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Woodward

Depoe Bay, United States
Background
I have loved fishing since I was old enough to walk. It's always humbling and amazing to learn new ways of catching fish, and this is one of the reasons I fell in love with it in the first place. I deeply love the Tillamook area and especially the Trask River, which is probably my favorite place to fish. When I take my customers out, I don't look at my watch – I treat every outing as a fun day with friends!
Techniques
Trolling with G Loomis GCX rods, Shimano reels, usually trolling Pro Troll 360 flasher with bait or spinner. Bottom fishing usually Jigging. I also provide late fall bobber fishing trips for the advanced angler. Let's go have fun and catch some fish!!!
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2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
Apr 14, 2026 Wheeler
Open Ocean this year with no closures!!!! Looking forward to an exciting 2026 and Higher than expected returns of Salmon. Book now for the opportunity of a lifetime of memories.
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2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
Apr 14, 2026 Depoe Bay
Open Ocean this year with no closures!!!! Looking forward to an exciting 2026 and Higher than expected returns of Salmon. Book now for the opportunity of a lifetime of memories.
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2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
2026 Ocean Chinook and Coho Salmon Dates
Apr 14, 2026 Garibaldi
Open Ocean this year with no closures!!!! Looking forward to an exciting 2026 and Higher than expected returns of Salmon. Book now for the opportunity of a lifetime of memories.
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Spring Chinook will be here in Tillamook
Spring Chinook will be here in Tillamook
Apr 1, 2026 Garibaldi
Get a chance at catching the best tasting Chinook Salmon the Spring Chinook. These fish are starting their journey to get to the upper river to spawn later in the year, the tastiest Salmon in the world.
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Spring Chinook Will be here Soon!!!
Spring Chinook Will be here Soon!!!
Feb 24, 2026 St. Helens
SPRINGERS ARE HERE Columbia & Willamette Spring Chinook โ€“ BOOK NOW The big kings are sliding into the Columbia River and stacking into the Willamette River โ€” and we are on them. These arenโ€™t just salmon. These are chrome-bright, drag-screaming, spring Columbia River CHINOOK. Now through mid-April is PRIME TIME before boat pressure explodes. Early waves mean aggressive fish and serious opportunity. ? What Weโ€™re Doing: โ€ข Plug-cut herring behind flashers โ€ข Dialed-in spinner program โ€ข Anchoring eggs when they stack We fish smart. We fish mobile. We fish to WIN. If youโ€™ve been waiting for springersโ€ฆ this is your shot. Spots are LIMITED and the best tide days will not last. DM Woodyโ€™s Northwest Fishing and Fun NOW Lock your date in before someone else does. Letโ€™s bend rods. โ€” Captain Michael
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Fishing is Great here in Garibaldi
Fishing is Great here in Garibaldi
Jun 27, 2025 Garibaldi
July and August is a excellent time to catch the fish of a lifetime, hurry date's filling fast
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Very fun time. Beautiful views and delicious catch
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On the fish early!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Chinook/Coho Salmon on August 11, 2025
We booked go all day but caught our limits in an hour. Good problem to have. We explored the bay and river for a little while....
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Bethany D.
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Check tide before booking

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day trip Salmon or bottom fish on June 17, 2026
It was a bummer that it was a low negative tide and the coast guard wouldnโ€™t let anyone leave the bay. I didnโ€™t know to...
Bethany D. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing&Fun โ€“ Tillamook Bay
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Jim P.
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Awesome trip. will do it again

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Chinook/Coho Salmon on June 10, 2026
we caught four chinook, with being 3 landed in the boat. Great experince and my son in law was able to catch his first salmon....
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Connor H.
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Very fun time. Beautiful views and delicious catch

VERIFIED   Chinook Salmon & Crabbing on May 9, 2026
Captain Michael was a great host. we caught several fish and Mike filleted them up for us. we caught LOTS of dungeness crab....
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Steven B.
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Our Chinook fishing dream came true!

VERIFIED   Shared King Salmon Trip on August 27, 2025
It was clear our guide was a fishing expert and went to for my wife and I to catch Chinook, which we did. Our guide went above...
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