Captain
Zachary Shirley

Member since July 2022 Warrenton, United States
Background
Zach Shirley has been fishing the Pacific Ocean and rivers all over Oregon for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Oregon while also coming from a fishing family, Zach’s childhood was spent on the banks or aboard his dad’s boat. Some of his best memories were made on the water, and he is dedicated to making those lifelong memories for you.
Techniques
- Trolling - Casting - Drifting - Bobber

Hey, I'm Captain Zachary Shirley

Warrenton, United States
Background
Zach Shirley has been fishing the Pacific Ocean and rivers all over Oregon for more than 20 years. Born and raised in Oregon while also coming from a fishing family, Zach’s childhood was spent on the banks or aboard his dad’s boat. Some of his best memories were made on the water, and he is dedicated to making those lifelong memories for you.
Techniques
- Trolling - Casting - Drifting - Bobber

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Warrenton
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $275
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(43 reviews)
Portland
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (81)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Kyle L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on August 13, 2025
Zach was an amazing caption on our trip unfortunately we had to leave a little early due because my girlfriend wasnโ€™t feeling...
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Dustin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught em on a slow day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 14, 2025
Was a slow day but it was worth it on my birthday to celebrate turning 40 with my brother. Zach was great, he was communicative...
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Brian D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

I true Professional fishing man

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 8, 2025
Zach is a great guy with a life in which he is a professional guideโ€ฆwhat I dream job.ย  We meet him early and we had a great...
Brian D. recommends Shirley Catch Guide Service Portland OR
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Paul F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 15, 2025
Had an awesome opportunity to fish with Zach!ย  Everything was flawless, his equipment and boat are top notch!ย  He knows exactly...
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Brian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Limited out

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 9, 2025
Captain Shirley had us on our first salmon within 20 minutes and limited out in hours. His knowledge cannot be matched. I will...
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