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 109 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Our Chinook fishing dream came true!
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Ryan I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Want Fish?

VERIFIED   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.
Ryan I. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun
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Brian Z.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 24, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Thomas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Mike was AWESOME

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Chinook/Coho Salmon on July 10, 2025
we had a great time. Great customer service.
Thomas W. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun
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Renee S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“King Salmon&Crabbing on August 4, 2025
Renee S. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun
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Andrew Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very accommodating Captain

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Trip Spring Chinook Salmon on March 26, 2025
We didnโ€™t get any Salmon, so captain Mike helped us catch Sturgeon instead.ย  My daughter and I had a great experience.
Andrew Z. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun โ€“ Portland
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