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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4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
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Appropriate for children
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Duane N.
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5.0 / 5
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On the fish early!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Scott S.
Excellent
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Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Chinook Salmon on August 6, 2025
Capt. Mike was a great host and regardless of the constant rain and abundant competition we still caught right. A terrific...
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Randall F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half day trip Salmon or bottom fish on June 26, 2025
What a great experience! Even with some less than ideal conditions Capt Michael got us on the fish and made it a memorable...
Randall F. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing&Fun โ€“ Tillamook Bay
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Jim G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Tripโ€“Bottom Fishing/Crabbing on July 28, 2025
Mike was great! He worked very hard to get our fish very knowledgeable of the area and very accommodating!
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Ryan I.
Excellent
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Want Fish?

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Tripโ€“Bottom Fishing/Crabbing on July 19, 2025
Michael is your man!ย  Very knowledgeable and knows where the fish are.ย  Highly recommend.
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