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Everything to Know About Booking an Oregon crab fishing charter

Why should I book a crab fishing charter in Oregon with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 crab trips in Oregon, and the most popular trips in the area are Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, & Crab guided by Rod, Crabbing Siletz River & Siletz Bay guided by Bryan, and Salmon, Bottom Fish& Dungeness Crab guided by Craig.

Our guides in Oregon are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 5922 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly crab guides / fishing lessons in Oregon? Check out our beginner and family friendly crab guides in Oregon.

What types of crab fishing charters are common in Oregon?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for crab in Oregon as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Oregon are trolling, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Oregon crab fishing charters cost?

Prices for crab in Oregon can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for crab in Oregon is $649. The average price for a full day trip for crab in Oregon is $1,302.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for crab fishing in Oregon?

The most popular season for crab fishing in Oregon is fall, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Oregon fishing license for crab and what are the bag limits for crab in Oregon?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Oregon, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Oregon. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Oregon.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    The family had a great time with Rod. He got us on plenty of crab and was very helpful and friendly with my kids. I would highly recommend Rod as a captain!

    Clark W. | October 20, 2025

    Trip: Astoria Crabbing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our crabbing trip exceeded my expectations. Craig's boat had comfortable seats. He offered us high quality lightweight life jackets (the blow-up kind). He told us the ocean was relatively calm and asked if we wanted to leave the bay and go out there. We did. He instructed us how to drop the crab pots, then entertained us (and our 4-year-old granddaughter) while we waited before checking the pots. We saw sea lions on a buoy; saw hundreds of jellyfish; learned about air bladders on fish like canary rockfish. our granddaughter got to view the radar screen showing where fish were. A first for any of our family: We caught our limit of crab, which Craig worked with my two sons to clean and cook for us. I felt completely safe with Craig. He is very knowledgeable and responsible; answered all my questions ahead of time. A wonderful, memorable day, well worth setting out before dawn.

    Carolyn L. | September 9, 2025

    Trip: Crabbing Garibaldi

  • ★★★★★
    Rod was great! We took my dad out salmon fishing for his birthday. Rod was an amazing guide. He was patient and very knowledgeable. Super personable and great sense of humor. I would definitely recommend Rod and and can’t wait to come back!

    Kelly R. | September 3, 2025

    Trip: Astoria Crabbing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Couldn’t ask for anything more. Captain Rod worked out trip around the weather and accommodated an extra person. Super knowledgeable and willing to educate us about everything we encountered during our charter with him. He knew exactly how and where to target salmon and we limited out! We will return and we will definitely request Rod for our guide. Highly recommend using Captain Rod for a successful, enjoyable and entertaining adventure!

    Reuben F. | August 18, 2025

    Trip: Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, & Crab

  • ★★★★★
    Matt is amazing! He knows how to fish! Has a great attitude and is very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for a wonderful day of fishing! Jeff

    Jeff H. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Buoy 10/Columbia River Salmon Trips

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