NEWPORT OREGON FISHING CHARTERS
Now Owned & Operated by Pastime Fishing Adventures
Welcome to Newport’s favorite deep-sea fishing charter. Skip the generic booking agencies and step directly aboard with a multi-generational legacy guide.
Newport Oregon Fishing Charters is now owned and operated by Captain Don Koskela, founder of Pastime Fishing Adventures. Don is a 2nd generation fishing guide with more than 20 years of experience. He specializes in premium, private fishing charters for groups of six or less.
Private Fishing Charters in Newport and Depot Bay, Oregon
We design private, fishing trips out of the South Beach Marina tailored to your group’s skill level. Whether you are a family making lifelong memories or a group of seasoned anglers chasing sportfish, we limit our boat to 6 people maximum to ensure one-on-one attention.
- Oregon Coast Bottom Fishing: Target hard-fighting Lingcod, Sea Bass, and Cabezon over lush nearshore reefs.
- Pacific Salmon Charters: Troll the rich coastal ocean paths for legendary Chinook and Coho Salmon.
- Dungeness Crabbing: Pull heavy traps in the bay or ocean to bring home the freshest, sweetest Dungeness crab on the coast.
- Deep-Sea Halibut: Journey out during specialized seasons to hook massive, prized Pacific Halibut from the ocean floor.
Why Fish with Newport Oregon Fishing Charters?
Newport Oregon Fishing Charters, offers a dependable guide service that will put you on the fish!
- 20+ Years of Local Knowledge: Captain Don knows the migration lanes, the underwater reefs, and the safest windows to navigate the Yaquina Bay bar crossing.
- Premium 28’ Alumaweld Vessel with Full Enclosure: Fish in complete safety and comfort aboard a rugged aluminum sportfishing boat powered by a high-performance 300 HP Mercury Verado engine.
- Custom Gear Provided: We supply all premium rods, reels, baits, and even custom lures hand-crafted by Captain Don to maximize your catch.
Meet Captain Don Koskela
“Fishing isn’t just my business, it’s in my blood. My father guided these waters before me, teaching me how to read the tides and respect the ocean. When you step onto my boat, you aren’t a transaction or another customer, you are a guest and close personal friend that will be getting the absolute best of my 20 years of experience. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the smile on your face when your reel in a whopper!”
— Captain Don Koskela
Why Choose Newport, Oregon for Your Next Fishing Charter
Newport Oregon boasts of some of the best fishing in the state. Anglers come from across the country to fish for world-class halibut, salmon, bottom fish and dungeness crab. In addition to the great fishing, there are tons of additional things to do while you are in the area. They have two stunningly beautiful lighthouses, one of which is Oregon’s tallest. If you are interested in learning more about the marine life, you can visit the famous Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Hatfield Marine Science Center. There are also fantastic beaches where you can search for a variety of sea creatures in the famous tide pools. It’s not well known, but Newport is also one of the best locations on the West Coast to watch grey whales as they migrate. In Newport, there is no shortage of great places to stay at a variety of prices.
Let's Arrange Your Charter
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