Winchester Bay · Reedsport · Coos Bay
Winchester Bay Salmon Fishing Guide
Fall chinook and coho from the 24-foot Raptor, August into early October.
Guided trips
Fall salmon at the mouth of the Umpqua and on Coos Bay
Fall salmon is one of Logan’s favorite trips: chinook and coho in Winchester Bay and Reedsport on the lower Umpqua, or in Coos Bay on the Coos River.
These trips run through the late summer months of August and September and into early October. Logan comfortably fishes 3 to 6 people out of his 24-foot Willie Boats Raptor, with top-of-the-line equipment provided. You can catch and keep 2 salmon per day, and your catch is cleaned and bagged at the end of the trip.
Add Dungeness crab
From late August through October, add crab pots to your salmon day for an extra $50 per person. You’ll head home with salmon fillets and a cooler of fresh Dungeness crab.
What to bring
All you need is an Oregon fishing license, a combined angling tag and rain gear. Food and drinks are not provided, so pack a lunch and bring a cooler for the ride home.
August
Buoy 10 salmon at Astoria
In August, close to 800,000 salmon pass the mouth of the Columbia River on their way upriver.
Join Logan at Astoria for Buoy 10, one of the most exciting salmon fisheries of the year, with world-class chinook and coho runs and lots of action. Whether you’re experienced or eager to learn, it’s a trip you won’t forget.
Gallery
Recent fall salmon
Rates
Trip rates
| Trip | Season | Anglers | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter steelhead Heated 16′ drift boat · Umpqua, Coquille, Rogue | Dec – Apr | 2–3 | $275 |
| Fall salmon 24′ Willie Raptor · Winchester Bay, Reedsport, Coos Bay | Aug – early Oct | 3–6 | $275 |
| Salmon + Dungeness crab Your salmon day with crab pots added | Late Aug – Oct | 3–6 | $325 |
| Striped bass Lower Umpqua and Smith rivers | Seasonal | 3–4 | $275 |
| Coho & striper casting combo Lower Umpqua estuary | Sep 15 – Oct 15 | 3–4 | $275 |
| Trophy redband trout Upper Klamath Lake, Williamson and Wood rivers | Seasonal | 2–6 | $275 |
| Smallmouth bass Umpqua Valley | Best Mar – Apr | 2–3 | $275 |
| Shad Umpqua River | Mother’s Day – Father’s Day | 2–3 | $275 |
| Dungeness crab only 1–2 hour afternoon trip, Winchester Bay | Aug & Nov | 2–6 | $100 |
Full-day trips run 7 to 8 hours. Rods, reels, line, terminal gear and bait are provided, and your catch is cleaned and bagged. Single seats are sometimes available on short notice. Call to ask.
Book and pay on Logan’s own site. No marketplace cut, no service fee at checkout. Every dollar goes to your guide.
FAQ
Fall Salmon questions
When is salmon season in Winchester Bay?
Logan’s fall salmon trips run from August through September and into early October. Seasons and limits are set by ODFW and can change, so check current regulations.
How many people can fish?
The 24-foot Willie Boats Raptor comfortably fishes 3 to 6 anglers.
Do you fish Buoy 10?
Yes. In August Logan fishes Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, one of the biggest salmon runs on the West Coast.
Can we add crabbing?
Yes. From late August through October, add Dungeness crab to your salmon trip for $50 per person.
Book your fall salmon trip
Reserve your trip online in a couple of minutes, or call Logan to talk through the best week for your group. No booking fees.