Captain
Travis Marsh

Member since March 2017 Coos Bay, United States
Background
Captain Travis has fished his whole life. Having grown up in Washington, he fished the entire state and the coast of Washington. He later moved to Oregon where he took up fishing in the shallow waters and in the ocean. Captain Travis is a fun and lovable person whose previous guests have all enjoyed spending time with, and most of whom are repeat customers. He accredits his love of fishing to his late mother who is known to their family as Granny Jean. Captain Travis says his late mother was an avid fisherwoman who had instilled the love of fishing in him from a young age.
Techniques
The captain likes jigging and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain Travis Marsh

Coos Bay, United States
Background
Captain Travis has fished his whole life. Having grown up in Washington, he fished the entire state and the coast of Washington. He later moved to Oregon where he took up fishing in the shallow waters and in the ocean. Captain Travis is a fun and lovable person whose previous guests have all enjoyed spending time with, and most of whom are repeat customers. He accredits his love of fishing to his late mother who is known to their family as Granny Jean. Captain Travis says his late mother was an avid fisherwoman who had instilled the love of fishing in him from a young age.
Techniques
The captain likes jigging and trolling.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Awesome late July Coho Trip
So much fun!!
ocean fishing febuary 26
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
83%
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Chad H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome late July Coho Trip

VERIFIED   Salmon on July 18, 2026
My two sons and i booked a last minute trip for the next day to fish for Coho and crab with SOA.ย  Travis was great communicating...
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Veronica C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Had to switch guide services

VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Veronica Cashada on March 7, 2026
Travis had to cancel on us so he hooked us up with Josh Sutch guide service out of Winchester Bay. Due to a mishap on Joshโ€˜s...
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George N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family crabbing trip

VERIFIED   Crabbing on September 13, 2025
Booked a crabbing trip for my wifeโ€™s 60th birthday and had family fly out from Colorado and what a great experience we had...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt'n Mike and Crewman Smudge were great.

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing AM on July 17, 2026
Nice clean boat, great crew, and good weather made for a great trip. Saw a pod of Pilot whales and the fish were biting. Excellent...
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Joni H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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So much fun!!

VERIFIED   Rockfish + Crabbing on June 16, 2026
We caught our limit on Roockfish & Crabs. Had a great time!! Captain Tom put us right on top of the fish!!
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