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Everything to Know About Booking a Tillamook Bay crab fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 crab trips in Tillamook Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Crabbing Garibaldi guided by Craig, Salmon, Bottom Fishing & Crab Pots guided by Jason, and Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, & Crab guided by Rod.

Our guides in Tillamook Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 Tillamook Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly crab guides in Tillamook Bay.

What types of crab fishing charters are common in Tillamook Bay?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Tillamook Bay are trolling, light tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but heavy tackle fishing is popular as well.

How much do Tillamook Bay crab fishing charters cost?

Prices for crab in Tillamook Bay can range anywhere from about $330 to $1,250, but the average price for a half day trip for crab in Tillamook Bay is $522. The average price for a full day trip for crab in Tillamook Bay is $920.

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 Tillamook Bay?

The most popular season for crab fishing in Tillamook Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 29 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    It was a really nice experience we had with Wade. It was a windy day, but we were lucky that day so we caught a lot of crabs. He is a very friendly and knowledgeable person.

    Ly B. | November 30, 2025

    Trip: Oregon 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    It was a nice to go out , but we didn’t catch a lot. His service and professionalism was outstanding.

    Kwang P. | January 19, 2025

    Trip: Crabbing Garibaldi

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome crabbing trip with Captain Wade. We limited out on crab catching 60 LARGE crab in Tillamook Bay. Captain Wade was knowledgeable, friendly, and found us the best crab in the Tillamook bay. He also took us to a place where they cook the crab and then he helped us clean them. Highly recommend Captain Wade. You'll have a great trip!

    Craig U. | January 3, 2024

    Trip: Oregon Crabbing Trip

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