Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In The Siletz Keys

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 live bait fishing trip in the Siletz Keys: Crabbing Siletz River & Siletz Bay guided by Bryan.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in the Siletz Keys as well as river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Siletz Keys are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. crab, and 4. steelhead.

Prices for live bait fishing in the Siletz Keys can range anywhere from about $585 to $1,475, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Siletz Keys is $825. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Siletz Keys is $1,170.

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.

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in the Siletz Keys is winter, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

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