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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Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun

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Woodys Northwest Fishing&Fun โ€“ Tillamook Bay

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Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun โ€“ Astoria

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Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun

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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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Dungeness Crab ?
Dungeness Crab ?
May 4, 2025 Garibaldi
Crabbing has picked up recently getting easy limits with nice full meat
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Spring Chinook Salmon is ON NOW!!!
Spring Chinook Salmon is ON NOW!!!
May 4, 2025 Garibaldi
Tillamook Bay Spring Chinook fishing is starting out really good. Book now for a chance at catching one of the tastiest fish on the planet. Also may even get a chance at seeing the Orcas in the Bay as they're migrating by.
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Another happy client, Bobby with his fi
Another happy client, Bobby with his fi
Jan 8, 2025 Depoe Bay
Steelhead fishing is beginning to really get good, take advantage of the good weather and catch some great fighting fish
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Salmon fishing is Open. Retention of Ch
Salmon fishing is Open. Retention of Ch
Apr 19, 2023 Depoe Bay
Chinook are available to keep Now through Dec in Tillamook bay, and Nehalem. Best dates for Tillamook May through July. Best Dates for Nehalem bay july through September. Let's go get you your trophy book now.
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Fantastic trip!!
Our Chinook fishing dream came true!
Our Chinook fishing dream came true!
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Cheeto and Frito catch a Unicorn Spring Chinook

VERIFIED   Shared King Salmon Trip on April 29, 2024
Captain Mike is the bomb. One of the best fishing guides in the industry. As for Cheeto and Frito fishing expeditions go, and...
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August H.
Hillsboro, Oregon
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Great Day with Captain Woody

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 8, 2023
My wife and I had an awesome trip - we couldnโ€™t have asked for more. All guides have good days and slower days, but Woody...
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James S.
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   World Class Chinook and Coho on September 25, 2024
Our group caught some large chinook in short order on our trip. The caption apparently knows where and when to fish the hot...
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Mark O.
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Awesome

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Trip Spring Chinook Salmon on April 13, 2024
Iโ€™ve been on a lot of trips with a lot of guides and I got to tell you this one is by far the best. Heโ€™s not just a guide...
Mark O. recommends Woodys Northwest Fishing & Fun โ€“ Portland
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Justin H.
Portland, Oregon
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Full day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 13, 2023
Mike was an amazing Captain. He was very responsive leading up to our trip and made sure we came prepared. The fishing was...
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