To ensure your spot on a charter, we always recommend reservations. You can call (503) 322-0007 with a credit card number to make a reservation by phone (a hold will be placed on your card for the full amount 7 days before your trip, and then charged the full amount the day before your trip if the weather looks good), OR you can book online (card will be charged the full amount immediately). If you would like to arrange a cash payment, please call the office for details. If you do not wish to secure your seat with a reservation, walk-ins will be taken if space is available.

Please call us at 503-322-0007 to make a reservation using a gift card or promo code.  At this time, there is not an option to redeem gift cards online.

Yes!  Each person MUST sign a liability waiver before participating in any trip.  Guardians must sign the guardian’s name on the minor waivers (please don’t put the minor’s name in the signature field, we’ll have to have you re-do the whole thing!).  You can access the waiver for your booking through the confirmation email we send you when you book your trip.  Also, if you know your Booking ID and trip date, you can access the waiver here.

Online booking* provides an easy, convenient, and secure way to place your reservation.  Please note that when booking online, your card will be charged for the full amount, and will be charged a fee to help cover the costs of having our calendar online.  If you prefer to book by phone and pay when you come, we would be more than happy to help. Please call us at (503) 322-0007.  Please note that you will still need a credit card to reserve by phone (it will not be charged except in the case of a late cancellation or no-show). *Online booking is not available for all fishing trips – if you don’t see it on the page, just give us a call and we can help!

Yes, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE (and tag if fishing for salmon or halibut) ON YOUR PERSON IN ORDER TO FISH.  Digital copies are accepted only when presented via the ODFW app. Pro tip: Log in to the app the night before and make sure you can view your recreational portfolio – then don’t log out!  If you don’t have a license, or are unable to present your license upon check-in, you must purchase a daily fishing licenses (includes harvest tag and shellfish license) at the office for $23.*  Please show up 15-20 minutes prior to check in time if you will be purchasing a license the morning of your trip.

*Shellfish/crabbing permits are available separately for the following prices: $10.00 for Oregon Resident Annual permit, $19 for 3-day Out-of-State permit. NEW: Annual Youth License (age 12-17) $10 resident or non-fishing/shellfish/hunting.  Youth license MUST be bought prior to trip from a licensed dealer or through the ODFW app.  You will need child’s social security number to complete this transaction.  Youth licenses are NOT sold at our office.

The Norwester, D&D, and Alaska Sunrise are all equipped with a small, but functional, “head” (restroom) onboard.  The Waterskipper and the Buoy 10 sled do NOT have restrooms onboard.  When fishing on the Waterskipper, you can utilize the floating restrooms in Tillamook Bay by requesting a stop from the captain.  When fishing on our Buoy 10 trips, there is a bucket with a toilet seat lid that you are welcome to use if you choose, but there is very little privacy onboard in this instance.  This is very typical of most guide boats that fish Buoy 10. If you do not wish to take a trip onboard a boat without access to a restroom, please do not book the Buoy 10 trip.

Digital copies are accepted only when presented via the ODFW app or through their full website (by pulling up browser).  We highly recommend the app, because cell service is unreliable in Garibaldi.  As long as you are signed in, the app will work whether you have cell service or not. Pro tip: Log in to the app the night before and make sure you can view your recreational portfolio – then don’t log out!  If you don’t have a license, or are unable to present your license upon check-in, you must purchase a daily fishing licenses (includes harvest tag and shellfish) at the office for $23.

Our office does not sell Youth licenses, but it can save you some cash if you pick one up before your trip.  You must have the child’s social security number to buy this license.  The ODFW Annual Youth License is available online here or from a full licensed dealer (sporting goods stores, etc) for kids age 12-17.  It is for anyone, Oregon resident or not and it will cost $10.  We recommend getting this license at least 2-3 days before your trip to make sure you are able to complete the transaction with no hiccups (ODFW has a new system, and it isn’t without bugs!)  Important tips when purchasing online: Make sure pop-ups aren’t blocked, or use your cell phone to purchase. You will need to make an account for the child and log in with it, you will NOT find the Youth license if you are logged in under your account, because it is not available to adults 18 and older.  It will ONLY show as an available purchase if you use your child’s account to purchase it.

You may cancel your reservation up to 7 days before your trip. If you made your reservation by phone, your card will not be charged.  If you made your reservation online, your payment will be refunded in full. If you need to cancel with less than 7 days notice, you are responsible for 50% of the total trip price. If you do not show up for your trip, or give less than 24 hrs notice, you will be responsible for the full amount. If you have reserved a whole boat, you must provide 30 days notice for any cancellations.

Please plan to arrive at the boat at the start time listed on your reservation.  Please note this may not be the same for each trip, depending on time of year and other factors.  You may bypass the office if you:

1. Have paid in full
2. Have the appropriate licenses
3. Every person in your group has signed the waiver

If the above are complete for all people in your group, you may go directly to the boat (main contact be sent an email with the boat name and location the day before your trip).  If you still need to do any of these things, you can call us or come by the office 15 minutes early. Our office is at 607 Garibaldi Ave, corner of 7th and Hwy 101.

Fishing on the Oregon Coast can be a great adventure, but requires general good health and fitness. Please visit our Physical Requirements page for more details.  Waters can be rough at times with the potential for repetitive jarring motions aboard the vessel. It is especially important that all participants be in good physical condition for our 12 hr Halibut and Tuna trips. If you have any of the following conditions (or any health condition not listed), please get permission from your physician before booking any trip:

• Heart condition
• Bad back
• Recent surgery
• Injuries to back, shoulder, hip, or knee
• Conditions that limit mobility (including excessive weight)
• Vertigo

We do not recommend participating if you are pregnant, but some exceptions can be made for Whale Watching on a calm day. Please check with your physician before making reservations.

It is up to you and your physician to determine your ability to participate. However, we do reserve the right to refuse service if we believe it could be unsafe or unwise for a particular person to participate in our tour.

The weather is always cooler on the water, and this is Oregon – so it is best to be prepared! We recommend dressing in layers with a warm jacket, and bringing a hat and gloves just in case. Though not always necessary, you may want to bring waterproof jackets/pants and rain-boots if you have them.

You are welcome to bring your own lunch and snacks. There is complimentary coffee onboard, but we recommend bringing bottled water and whatever else you would like to eat or drink.  There are very few options available to purchase food the morning of your trip (besides the quickmart at the gas station).

Please feel free to bring coolers with your food and beverages on board. If you brought an empty cooler to take your fish home, you may leave it in your vehicle. There will be plenty of time to retrieve it before you pick up your filleted fish.

Yes! Fish will be offloaded and filleted at the dock, and your crab will be cooked at no extra charge (filleting not included for tuna, but is available for an additional charge). Salmon will be gilled/gutted on the boat. Please keep in mind that wait time will vary (45min-1.5+hrs) depending on the boat’s catch as well as if any other boats unloaded their catch before yours.  If you prefer not to wait, you may opt to take your catch whole and raw, just please notify the deckhand before it is offloaded.

Limits vary by species and can also change mid-season. The following limits are per person, and are current as of 1/1/23: Rockfish, 5. Deep Drop Long-Leader Rockfish, 10.  Lingcod, 2.  Halibut, 1.  Salmon, 2.  Limits are regulated by ODFW and in rare instances, may change with little notice.

If you enjoyed the trip and the service, tipping the deckhand is always appreciated! (15% is customary)

If you think you are likely to get sick, you can take medication such as Dramamine or Bonine the night before the trip, and again in the morning at least 1 hr before your trip (follow dosing instructions on package). If you get carsick, you might want to consider taking this precaution. The most effective seasick medication seems to be “the patch” which is available by prescription only, so ask your doctor well in advance if you are interested in this option. The patch works best when put on the night before your trip.

Our fishing trips are occasionally cancelled due to rough or unsafe sea conditions. We understand that some guests are travelling 8 hours or more to fish with us, and we apologize for any inconvenience – but our primary concern is the safety of our passengers and crew. While we will do our best to contact all passengers at least one day before a trip is cancelled, we cannot always be certain until that morning. In the event that the ocean or bar conditions are deemed unsafe or too rough by the Captain, every effort will be made to accommodate guests on a different day or provide a full refund.

No – We set out crab pots as an additional bonus to your trip when it is safe to do so.  Important Note: Captains make the final call on crabbing the morning of the trip. When the swell is over 6 ft, or if the wind is strong in the afternoon, retrieving crab pots in shallow water can be dangerous. As we do not charge extra for crabbing, we do not offer any refunds if crabbing is cancelled for the day.  We crab 80-90% of the time, but there are days we are not able to so please plan for that possibility.

We are happy to invite all kids 7 and older on our Light Tackle Bottom Fishing Trips. For all other trips, we take kids 14 and older. Please remember – Tuna and Halibut trips can be up to 12 hours.  Not all 14 yr olds are ready for a trip like this, please consider carefully.

Kids age 7-11 do not need fishing or shellfish licenses, and they also enjoy a discounted rate for Light Tackle Bottom Fishing (click here for current rates). There is a new license available for kids age 12-17. It costs $10 and is an annual license covering fishing, shellfish, and hunting for residents or non-residents. Unfortunately, we are not able to carry these licenses at our office, and they must be purchased ahead of time from the ODFW online or from a licensed dealer. The nearest licensed dealers are in Tillamook and Wheeler.

We are required by the Coast Guard to carry enough adult and child life jackets for everyone on board (children’s life jackets fit kids 40lbs and up). You are more than welcome to use ours, or you may bring your own. *Note – Our Coast Guard required children’s life jackets can be a bit bulky for kids while they are fishing, so your children may be more comfortable in their own lifejackets if they have one.

We recommend Bayview Grooming and Boarding.  They are close by in Bay City (about 10 min South of Garibaldi), and can keep your pooch safe and sound while you enjoy a day of fishing.  Please contact Mary directly at 503-812-4888.

Yes, most of the time we can accommodate basic non-motorized wheelchairs, WITH ADVANCE NOTICE. One of our boats has somewhat easier access for disabled persons, please do not book online if you have a wheelchair.  Call 503-322-0007 and ask for details.

Smoking of Tobacco is allowed outside only as long as it isn’t bothering other guests. As a courtesy to non-smoking guests, please smoke downwind or near the stern of the vessel while underway.  If the smoke is bothering other guests, the captain or crew may ask you to discontinue.  Marijuana is not allowed in any form on our vessels.

Beer, wine, or wine coolers are allowed onboard in reasonable amounts.  Liquor is not allowed.  Please limit your intake to 1 or 2 drinks while onboard.  Drunkenness is not permitted at any time during a trip, and if a passenger exhibits signs, the captain may instruct the passenger to remain seated inside for the remainder of the trip (for the safety of all guests and crew).  Refunds will not be given in this situation.