Overall it was a positive experience! The younger lady that greeted me in the office with a smile at 5:30am was really nice and helpful. The captain James is young looking but he proved himself to be very compitent and helpful. I was on a 10 hour combo trip. We saw whales, so that was an added bonus. The reality....we... More

We've now been on three different charter trips out from Newport, Yaquina Bay Charters, Tradewinds and Captain's Reel. Each offer the same ~5 hour Rock Fishing trip but our experience with each was fairly different. The checking and boarding procedures with Captain's Reel were solid, we were all aboard and on our way fairly swiftly. Unlike the other charters we... More

Although the fish weren't biting at their best, the staff was fantastic. The tongue-in-cheek humor of Barbara and Captain Doug made the day. Equipment was in good order, the crabbing was excellent, and at all times the staff was uber-professional. Would I go again? In a heartbeat. The rates for fishing are more than fair, and the weather even cooperated... More

After a horrible experience earlier in the week with Trade Winds Charter service I stopped in and talked to the the friendly office staff at Captain Reel Charters. I found them to be honest, friendly and very helpful so I booked a 5 hour trip with their company. The boat, Captain and deck hand were all top notch! They were... More

I have never been fishing before and can't stand to bait the hook and touch fish. However, I got married in July and we spent our honeymoon on the Oregon coast. My husband really wanted to experience deep sea fishing so we made a reservation with Captain's Reel. Barbara in the front office was very friendly and sweet and assured... More

After being turned away at 5 in the morning despite having a reservation for over a month, we cam back early afternoon. Our reservation was honored this time. We fished for salmon, rock fish, and went crabbing. We struck out on salmon, slayed rock fish and dominated the crab. After being put off by the worst customer service I've ever... More

Went on a 5 hour rockfish trip in the second week of July with Captain Dave on the Enterprise. Before we left the dock Dave warned us that we'd have to make a lot of moves to find the fish. The deckhands, Matt and Katie were always changing our year around for everybody on the whole boat using chunks of... More

We went out fishing with captain Doug and it was terrible. My friend has his son with him and frankly his behavior was totally out there. He does not cuss in front of his children and this captain surely taught him a whole new vocabulary. Very rude and inconsiderate. I will be taking my business down the street to a... More

We wnt on the 5 hr Rock and Crab combo trip. Our Captain was Jerald Shaffer, deck hands wer Mike and Randy...we couldn't have been with a better crew these guys are hands down the BEST. Barbara and everyone in the office went far above and beyond the call fo duty to make this an extra special trip. It was... More