Fish nearshore reefs off Newport with light tackle on a 5-hour trip
5 hours
Up to 16 people
Head out from Newport, Oregon for a 5-hour nearshore bottom-fishing trip with light tackle. Fish reefs for rockfish and lingcod, with options to add Dungeness crabbing when available.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. Ocean crabbing is closed and not available from Oct. 16 through Nov. 30. Fillet services and crab cooking are optional, cash only, and priced separately.
Online bookings are charged in full immediately and include a non-refundable 6% booking fee. Cancel 48+ hours before for a full refund minus booking fees. Cancel within 48 hours: 50% charge. Within 24 hours or no-show: full charge. Full refund if operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Check in 30–45 minutes before the listed departure time. The start time shown is the departure time.
Check in at the Newport Marina Store and park in the Charter parking row. If it’s full, park in any single car spot (not long term/moorage). Parking passes are limited to the first 25 vehicles; remaining vehicles must purchase a pass from the Port or park on the street.
Bring lunch or snacks, drinks, warm clothes or rain gear, closed-toed shoes, and your fishing and shellfish license(s). Bring a cooler to take your catch home (leave it in your vehicle); you can also bring a small cooler with food and drinks on the boat.
Coast of Newport, Oregon
This outfit has built a loyal following among anglers, with many customers returning year after year for good reason. The crews consistently get people on fish—rockfish, lingcod, crab, and salmon when they're running. Captains like Jack and Ann know their spots well, and several reviewers mention limiting out quickly, sometimes in under an hour. The deckhands work hard, helping with everything from baiting hooks to cleaning your catch afterward, which folks really appreciate. There's also a well-stocked marina store on-site for any supplies or gifts you might need. The Miss Raven drew some criticism in one detailed review about outdated equipment and maintenance issues, so you might want to request a different boat like the Gracie K or Spindrift, which get glowing mentions. One family felt their crabbing trip was too rushed and dominated by other more experienced passengers, suggesting the crew could do better at making sure everyone gets hands-on time. Still, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. First-timers especially praise how welcoming and instructional the crews are, and the company shows integrity by offering to reschedule or refund trips when conditions aren't ideal.
Yaquina Bay Charters has always taken care of me when I want to get a line in the water, weather permitting. The staff are friendly and Captain Jerald is knowledgeable and devoted to putting people on the productive fishing grounds.
Tyson Curtis
May 4, 2026
Yaquina Bay Charters has always taken care of me when I want to get a line in the water, weather permitting. The staff are friendly and Captain Jerald is knowledgeable and devoted to putting people on the productive fishing grounds.
Tyson Curtis
May 4, 2026