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Best Deep Water Lingcod & Rockfish Trip on the Oregon Coast
Exclusive 6-passenger private charters with Captain Curt Shoults. Four decades of unparalleled expertise on Oregon's coastal waters.
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Captain Curt Shoults is a Master 100 Ton who has dedicated over 45 years to perfecting the art of deep water fishing on Oregon's coast. His intimate knowledge of these waters is unmatched, consistently producing 20lb lingcod, with 30+ pounders caught regularly.
Together with his wife Anette, Captain Curt handcrafts custom tackle—flutter jigs, shrimp flies, lead fish, blade baits, and copper pipe jigs—each piece designed specifically for the unique conditions of Charleston's deep waters.
Every charter is limited to six passengers, ensuring an intimate, personalized experience. This is not a party boat. This is serious fishing for serious anglers who appreciate excellence.
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Our Deep Water Lingcod & Rockfish trip is no ordinary fishing trip. It's extremely fun, lots of action, and tons of limits. Catching 20 pound lingcod are common on our boat.
A great opportunity to catch the largest rockfish on the Oregon Coast. Fish with 3 hooks 30 feet off the bottom outside the 40-fathom line — keep up to 15 rockfish averaging 6–8 pounds.
Imagine the thrill of battling a barn door halibut from the depths of the Pacific! Our expertly guided halibut trips are designed to maximize your chance of landing a trophy fish.
Prepare for an exhilarating offshore experience! Join us for an 8–10 hour pursuit of fast and powerful pelagic predators. Get ready for non-stop action targeting schools of tuna.
This bucket-list trip takes you into the open ocean close to the shoreline for large Dungeness crab coupled with fantastic scenery. Keep up to 12 males per person!
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Awesome guys, would recommend going with them to anyone. The best fishing trip I have ever been on. Captain Curt put us on some serious fish!
Jesse L. Gardner
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Captain Curt and his crew were awesome! Very professional, gear was awesome, boat was super clean and nice!
Ken J. Laws
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WOW!!! What an awesome day! Crew was outstanding and very fun! Caught our limits of ling cod!
Rachel Howell
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The entire staff are exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and just great to be around.
Allen Allen
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Great experience! We had such a wonderful time! Owners/crew were on point and welcoming.
Brandi McClary
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Had a fantastic albacore trip with this crew! Amazing fish knowledge and just great guys!
Lynda Kristoffersen
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What a great time and experience! Super hosts! Crabs were amazing!
Jack Edwards III
Expert fishing knowledge from Captain Curt Shoults
Complete guide to targeting trophy lingcod on Oregon's South Coast, including best seasons, techniques, and what to expect.
Everything you need to know before booking a deep sea charter out of Charleston, from what to bring to what you'll catch.
Identify the rockfish species you'll encounter on charter trips, from canary to yelloweye, with regulations and tips.
Dungeness crab season guide — when to go, what's included, and why Charleston is one of Oregon's best crabbing ports.