Winchester Bay · Late Aug – Dec
Winchester Bay Crabbing Trips
Pull pots for Dungeness crab, on its own or added to your salmon day.
Guided trips
Dungeness crab in Winchester Bay
From late August through December, catch the sweet, sought-after Dungeness crab in Winchester Bay.
The limit is 12 crab per person. Logan usually runs crab pots alongside his fall salmon trips for an extra $50 per person, so you fish for salmon while the pots soak. In August and November he also runs separate 1 to 2 hour afternoon crab trips for $100 per person.
Cooked and cleaned near the dock
Two businesses within 100 yards of the harbor will cook and clean your crab for about $3 per crab, so you can head home with dinner ready.
Licensing
Crabbing requires an Oregon shellfish license in addition to your fishing license. Pick one up on the ODFW app before your trip.
Late Aug – Oct
Salmon + crab combo
The best of the bay in one day.
Troll for fall chinook and coho while the crab pots soak, then pull pots on the way in. It’s the full Oregon coast experience for $325 per person.
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
Dungeness Crab questions
Do I need a license to go crabbing in Oregon?
Yes. You need an Oregon shellfish license. Fishing for salmon on the same trip also requires a fishing license and combined angling tag.
What is the crab limit?
The limit is 12 Dungeness crab per person.
Can someone cook our crab?
Yes. Two businesses within 100 yards of the harbor cook and clean crab for about $3 per crab.
When is crab season?
Logan runs crab trips from late August through December. Afternoon crab-only trips run in August and November.
Book a crab 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.