Bill Woods
Captain

Bill Woods

Astoria, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Bill has fished this area professionally for over 14 years and knows exactly where to go and when to go. He is a professional guide who provides first-class customer service and has a super fun personality, too. He will definitely make your trip even more entertaining than just catching fish! Captain Bill's favorite fish to catch is Salmon in the summertime.

Charters

Rating

5.0
24 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (24)

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  • Jason Ham
    Jason Ham
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain

    8 Hour Trip – Combo5 adults

    From the moment we got on the boat, it was nothing but a professional experience, and when we got on the water it was proven. And I could not say more about the attitude and the morale of the captain and keeping everybody involved and having fun was an exceptional trip. And would recommend it to anyone, even first timers.

    Reported catch:
    Salmon
    Response from Captain

    You all where a joy to have on the boat see you next time

  • Howard Wilson
    Howard Wilson
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing with Captain Bill!

    8 Hour Trip – Walleye2 adults

    It was a clear but very windy day when we shoved off in Rufus, OR. Captain bill was very adept at keeping the boat going at a straight and steady pace. We caught a bunch ov walleye and some bass too! Captain Bill gutted and filleted our catch. We BBQ'ed them the next day and they were YUMMY!!!

    Response from Captain

    You two did a great job with all that wind see you next time.

  • Fall Newsom
    Fall Newsom
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Lake

    8 Hour Trip – Kokanee1 adult

    This was exactly what I was looking for. Bill has an amazing boat and taught me a ton about catching Kokanee. We were catching fish all day. I would highly recommend Bill as a guide.

  • Joshua Conner
    Joshua Conner
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Bill

    8 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing4 adults1 child
  • Brandon Menasian
    Brandon Menasian
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket list item achieved

    8 Hour Trip – Fall Chinook2 adults

    I booked a trip with Captain Bill because I have always wanted to catch a salmon and until now have never been able. Even though the weather stopped most people from going out Captain Bill was able to make sure we still got to fish. In doing so we had an amazing time and caught a TON of great fish. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable and friendly, he took the time to answer tons of questions we had about salmon fishing. I could not have asked for a better experience!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Jason H.
    Jason H.
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    Great Fishing with Captain Bill!
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    Howard W.
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    Bucket list item achieved
    Brandon M.
    Brandon M.
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    Great day of fishing!!!
    Mathew D.
    Mathew D.
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    Jeni R.
    Jeni R.
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    Scott B.
    Scott B.
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    Great guy!
    Casey P.
    Casey P.
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    Laurie F.
    Laurie F.
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    Full day
    James  .
    James .
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What's biting with Obsession Fishing – Oregon Coast in Astoria

Excellent angling opportunities can still be found around Buoy 10. Get a taste of the action and then head offshore for Dungeness Crab, Tuna, and the last of the Halibut, if the annual quota still hasn't been met. 

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