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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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
79%
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James C.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crabbing and Rockfish

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing PM on September 3, 2023
Definitely an enjoyable charter plenty of crab to be enjoyed after our four hour trip. We didn’t get any rockfish bite so...
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Cheryl W.
Portland, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Travis

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Rockfish (AM) on July 11, 2023
Our family had a fun trip fishing out of Winchester Bay with SOA and Captain Travis. We easily caught our limit of Rockfish...
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Lori E.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Crabbing on May 3, 2025
I don’t recommend going out in the ocean for crabbing. Unless you have a big boat. And consider the weather.
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Jason M.
MSC, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Adventure!

VERIFIED   Salmon on July 1, 2021
My husband and I were expecting a fun morning on the ocean catching a few salmon. Thanks to Captain Travis and his helper,...
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Kenneth S.
Henderson, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Long leader plus crabbing

VERIFIED   Long Leader Fishing - Crabbing AM on September 11, 2023
Great captain and mate. We caught limits of bottom fish and crab. 2 Salmon were a bonus!
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