As a local resident, I fished with Curtis and Terry a dozen times this year. These guys are a friendly, competent, and responsive team. They help inexperienced clients and long-time anglers alike. The level of care is appropriate for each customer. The light tackle trips are nearly always limit fishing with a few to several crabs as well. Deep reef fishing is similarly successful. Salmon and albacore trips are less predictable - it is called fishing, not catching, and the tuna can be pretty demanding. These guys are the best. Terry on the gaff is a pleasure to see. Nearly every gaffed fish nis a clean head shot. I heartily recommend them for any of the trips they run. A crew that will go the distance for everyone on the Alaska Sunrise. Take it to the bank. read more

If you like getting cussed out by Captain and crew, go rockfishing with this group! Company oversold the boat, so people were practically shoulder to shoulder, which is just asking for trouble. First line-drop in a rolling sea combined with unfamiliarity with poles and reel created the inevitable tangle of lines, followed by a verbal tirade of expletives from crew and captain, threatening to take everyone back to shore if we didn't get our s@#t together!! Unbelievable.....a big F in Business 101. read more

This was a unsatisfying fishing trip for my family. There were too many people on the boat for one deckhand. We lost a bunch of rockfish because the deckhand was busy removing fish for other people. The deckhand did not allow us to bring up our own fish, so we sometimes had to wait minutes. We paid the 7-11 year old child price for my 8 year old son, but they did not allow him to have his own fishing rod, even though he loves fishing and has been fishing many times. Instead, they said he had to share a fishing rod with an adult. At the end, after I tipped them for the trip (which admittedly wasn't a huge amount after the unsatisfying trip), they yelled at me saying that the tip was too small and would not let me off the dock until I gave them a larger tip. read more

Went out for deep reef trip with Captain Lance and Cole. We were on fish the entire day and everyone on board caught their limits of fish. We kept Cole and Captain Lance busy running back and forth bringing the fish onboard. They are both top notch people and very friendly. Plus, we also got plenty of crab for everyone on board. I can't recommend them highly enough. And an added bonus is the filleting and cooking of the crab is all included with the trip. I can't wait to go with them again. read more

We had a blast with Ty on the Bay clamming walking tour! Ty showed us how to identify Gaper and Butter blow holes. We raked for Cockles. We left the class with our clam catch limits. We subsequently went out by ourselves the next few days and again limited out on Butters, Cockles, and Gapers. Great class! We're ready for another adventure with Garibaldi Charters! read more

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All new experience coming from So-Cal. Took out the D&D for a shallow water morning Rock Cod trip. Captain and crew did a great job on putting us on the fish and keeping our lines rigged. read more

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Worst fishing trip ever! The captain Curtis Dewey and his hand (Terry) are very rude and unfriendly. Don't go with this team choose another crew maybe they are more friendly. read more

The boat, captain and deckhand were very helpful and knowledgeabl. Boat and equipment was is good working condition and well maintained. It was such a pleasure booking with Garibaldi Charters. Very professional and friendly. We had a grate trip! read more

This was our first time doing a fishing trip like this and we loved it! We had such an amazing time. The views you get to see, the people you interact with, and the fish you catch are epic! Can't forget the Captain of the Norwester and Cole were the best! read more

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Such a wonderful experience, caught more fish than we expected! Captain Lance was awesome. Mitch the deckhand was professional, friendly and helpful, wonderful with our kids (9, 13 & 15). I get motion sickness and was glad I got a prescription for Scolpamine patches before I left. Exceeded expectations, a day we will always remember! read more

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Four of us from Montana went out on the Norwester for Rockfish, Lingcod, and crabs. The fishing was awesome, but equally fun was getting to know Captain Lance and his crew. These guys were super cool and worked hard to keep us on the fish. Definitely booking with these guys for our trip next year. read more

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We went on a charter with these guys today! I think the captain was Ron I could be wrong on that one. But these guys rock the fishing experience! No doubt about that! My sons birthday is next week and I plan on going back. They make sure you have the very best experience! I would book with them anyway anytime! What a rock and roll day!!! Kudos to the crew ! Yah k you so much! read more

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This is my favorite fishing charter outfit in the Pacific Northwest. Super nice office staff and all of the boats and skippers are good. My favorite is the D and D skippered by Rob. It's not the nicest boat out there but it is clean and pretty fast. Rob has superb fish finding skill and is fun to fish with. I like to fish albacore with Rob read more

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Went lingcod fishing and crabbing on the D&D. Good captain and deckhand Tyler was a great! Caught lots of fish and crab. No problems whatsoever with the trip. However, getting our crab cooked took well over 2 hours from when the boat dropped it off. Totally not cool... read more

Great experience using this charter company! Very experienced crew who provided a great time for a big group of us! We caught 45 rock fish, 1 cod and 25 crabs! The customer service is above par! Pricing is great for the service received! read more

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I went buoy 10 salmon fishing with Garibaldi. I had signed up for a tuna trip, but they didn't get enough people to sign up so it was cancelled. I spoke with the folks at Garibaldi Charters and switched to salmon at buoy 10. They were very helpful. Then we couldn't get enough people to sign up but the captain (Chad) decided to take me out anyway. To fill out the boat his wife came as well. It was a slow bite day. Everyone was struggling to catch something. Chad worked his butt off to put me on fish and burned more gas than my ticket was worth. I got fish. I can't say enough how amazing Captain Chad was. He is a wealth of information on all Oregon fisheries, and for someone new to salmon fishing, the best thing you can do is catch a ride with Captain Chad. Aside from that he's also just a hell of a nice guy. I will be going out with Chad and Garibaldi Charters again. read more

Amazing company and great staff. Ask for the ALASKA SUNRISE, the Skipper will put you where you need to be to limit out on rock fish. We filled our buckets quick and got to enjoy the ride. read more

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Garibaldi Charters is on the fish! I'm still on the D&D with Captain Marty and Deckhand Aiden. I did the deep reef ling cod, rockfish and crabbing charter. Marty put us on the fish and we limited it by 11:00. I did pray for success...highly recommend Garibaldi Charters. Shout out to Owen Hayes and Outdoors Northwest, the only live outdoor show in the Northwest. Owen had Tamara from GC on to talk about the charters they run and I was hooked. Did I say crab too? 4 per person. Loving this!! read more

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I've been out with GC too many times to remember, except that the experience is always amazing. From Tamara and the reservation process to the captain and crew, it's consistently an enjoyable experience. Most of the time I have the good fortune to be on the Alaska Sunrise with Captain Mick (I've memorized his "... I'll mark the spot with GPS and pick them up when we're done fishing..." speech) and deckhand Terry (so incredibly patient and kind while helping both the experienced and beginner). Can't wait for my next trip... read more

Had a great time on the Alaska Sunrise. Beautiful day on the water - caught the boat limit on fish and brought home some yummy crabs. In the photo you can see the amount I prepped after we got home... they clean the fish and cook the crab for you and makes it easy to prep for the refer or freezer... the boat was clean and safe... the ride was smooth.. My husband had never been ocean fishing before so it was particularly great for him. All the staff, captain and deck hand were gracious, friendly, fun and helpful. Beautiful scenery and a fun boat trip back to the dock as well. Will be back! Thank you! read more

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What a great experience! Everything was very professional and organized. Capt. Larry and deckhands were great and informative. They know where to find the fish and the crab. Our boat hit our limit of rock fish in less than an hour and caught 34 legal crab. For a beginner like me it was the perfect trip. I highly recommend this company if you are looking for a fun and interesting adventure. read more

The captain is very engaging and was able to get us on amazing fish. Caught a huge ling cod while target rock fish, so awesome. The deck hand was on it and was everywhere at once while keeping up with great conversation. read more

Took a halibut trip today and the boat limited out! We also got into some black cod. Capitan Marty is awesome! You can tell that he loves fishing, every time we hooked up he was hollering like a mad man! Wayne was our deck hand, and he worked his ass off to make sure we had what we needed. Thanks again Wayne! My only advise to anyone going on a halibut trip is: if you can bring a two speed reel it will make the fishing more enjoyable. We were fishing in 800 feet of water so it's hard to reel these fish up to the boat and my arms were worn out afterwards. Capitan Marty recommends at least 80 pound braid for your setup. Thanks again for a great trip! I hope to do this again in the future. read more

Was a great time but mate lost a huge fish because they couldnt reach over the rail. Then waited like 20 to 30 mins for a new lure while everyone else was catching fish. I didnt limit because of the wait time to rerig my pole. Was a great experience but thats about it read more

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! The captain was extremely rude, and the deck hand too! The fishing trip was supposed to be a kids trip. The captain spent a lot of time on the phone and the speaker was on. We could hear them throwing the F bomb. The captain was driving the boat with his bare feet, there was no cream or sugar for the coffee, no soap in the bathroom, and no real direction. The worst part about it was it was supposed to be a "5 hour" fishing trip. In total, we were allowed 45 minutes of actual fishing because we went 1.5 out and once we got to the fishing spot, we were allowed 1-2 minutes at a time before he would yell for us to reel in the poles and would move. The captain overheard a conversation about what he was doing and the fact we didn't have any time to actually catch the fish. He stopped the boat, left the captain's chair and very rudely told us he would park the boat and we "wouldn't catch anything!" It was a good trip until we scheduled with Garibaldi Charters read more

During a one week fishing trip, we fished with Garibaldi Charters at dawn one morning, to head out to the ocean to go bottomfishing. The boat we were booked on was the NORWESTER. GC got back to my message within 24 hours, and I was able to book my trip easily. Check-in was also simple, and we headed to the boat. The Norwester is a bit beaten up and old, but it's functional. Besides, luxury boats are not necessarily the kinds of boats where you want to bring in tons of rockfish. We took off on time, and within an hour, we were at the location at which we'd begin bottomfishing. On this trip, there were approximately 15 people or so, ranging from one 8 year old to older gentlemen. I was one of 2 women on the boat, though. I really had no idea most girls don't fish. The trip in itself is about a 2.5-3 star experience. First, I don't like bottomfish much. All the "sea bass" (not to be confused with Chilean Sea Bass) tastes the same, and big or small, ugly or not, it tasted exactly like the same. Now Lingcod was better - but there is a limit of only 1-2 a person, depending on when you go. We did have some interesting catches on the boat, though, including a "bucket starfish". Our captain was a nice older gentleman who brought his dog with him - a one-eyed black dog with only one eye, and apparently totally used to boat travel as he sailed to the destination on the bough in his life vest. So why does GC get 4 stars? ALL of the additional points are earned by Todd, our deckhand. I cannot emphasize enough how much more enjoyable he made this trip. There was only one of him, and 15 of us, but he never stumbled once or left anybody wanting for anything. He was so friendly and pleasant, and though he must have been exhausted by mid-day netting all of our fish and helping us all, you'd never know it looking at him. Towards the end of the trip, I had not caught nearly as much as other people, and who grabbed a rod and dropped his line, jiggied and had Rob and me bring up our best catches of the day? TODD. I am still astonished and intrigued at how talented of a fisherman he is. He would literally drop the line in, and 20 seconds later, have something bite. My left hand was cuts to bits and pieces, my right arm was throbbing, and jiggy as I tried, I'd catch nothing while he caught everything - - including the biggest Lingcod of the day at 8.5 lbs and a Sea Trout. If you do go to Tillamook Bay and want to head out of Garibaldi Marina - make sure you look into Garibaldi Charters. If you do book a trip, make sure you ask for the trip where Todd will be. He really makes the trip. I fully intend to go back during Tuna season to fish w/ Todd again. I figure I will absorb some of his talent by osmosis. read more

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Booked a tuna trip for last Saturday and had a great time on the Norwester. Checked in at 4 am and then headed down to the dock. Make sure you bring your own snacks, food and drinks. The swells kept us in the "bar" for about 45 minutes but the Coast Guard came out and gave us the all clear to pass through. The boat ended up with 36 fish. The first 18 were football (10-15lb) but as the day progressed they got up to 30-35 lb. I can't remember the captains name but Mitch was the deckhand. There's a lot going on when you troll for tuna and everyone has to help out. Mitch had us all working as a team after a few "fish on". My only complaint was the lack of live bait used. On Monday we did the light tackle on Alaska Sunrise. We were hoping to limit at seven each but our group of 9 ended up with 42 so I can't complain. They set out 6 crab pots and our share was 38 crab! They cook the crab for you but we spent over 2 hours shucking it. Willie and Joann (husband/wife) team were deckhands and were awesome. We paid partially in advance and the rest via check the morning of. When we checked in on Monday we had to remind him that tuna trip on Saturday and 6 of the 9 light tackle slots were already paid for. But then again it was 530 am and I wasn't fully awake either. You can buy daily fishing licenses and shellfish license from them. Make sure to tip the deckhands. They work hard and definitely deserve it. Can't wait to fish with them next year! read more

Went out on the Norwester for Tuna on August 20, 2014. We boated 47 Albacore. great haul. I was able to boat 5 fish. Being an out of towner on holiday, I needed to figure out how to get my fish home. Here is how you do it: 1. Fish is cleaned at the dock. 2. Go to Tillamook to Deborah D's and they will freeze, vacuum pack and ship the fish for you, if you do not want to lug it through the airport. read more

Outstanding boat and service. Capt Lance and Mitch are a fantastic team. Both knew their stuff and kept us on task. Mitch's hustle is amazing, just pure energy, helpful and friendly. Their equipment is excellent, the boat clean and in great working order. The engine purrs, smooth. The entire experience is joyful, especially with near perfect weather and seas. Absolutely the best crew I could have hoped for. We met the limit in less than 2 hours for all, and leave Garibaldi with good food and great memories. I'll be back. read more

Worse rock bottom fishing excursion on the Oregon coast, ever! Spent 6 hours in an undersized fishing boat (smaller than their advertised primary vessel) and caught half of our (a party of 8 beginners) maximum, this never happened in my 5 other rock bottom fishing excursions off the Oregon coast. The Captain was gruff, abrupt, even said, "this is gonna be a long day," after the first cast. Warning, this is NOT the charter to use! read more

Went out on the Norwester with Captain Lance and first mate (sorry I forgot your name) on August 28. AWESOME TRIP. AWESOME CREW. FIRST MATE WORKS HIS ASS OFF, BE SURE TO TIP HIM!!!!! It took a while to get to fishing after leaving port. Concerned me as we only had 6 hour trip. But once we started fishing THE BOAT LIMITED OUT ON ROCK FISH IN AN HOUR TO HOUR AND A HALF. Crab pots were full and we limited on them also. Captain tried to keep us out longer by sight seeing. Boat still got back at 11am. One thing to my surprise was that the $105 included fish cleaning and crab boiling. Something that is extra money on San Diego boats. I would recommend going out with Captain Lance on the Norwester for bottom fishing and crabbing. Although I have no other experience with the other guys also offered by Garibaldi Charters they still come highly experienced with great reviews. I would not hesitate booking with this outfit again. Tight Lines!! read more

This was a great trip for Fish and crabs. Must do for anybody wanting to get out to fish. Captain and crew are top notch. Will be booking again, when in town. read more

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If you're searching for a great pacific northwest fishing charter, you can stop. You just found it. I went out on the Norwester and Captain Lance and couldn't be happier. I've never seen a deck hand hustle like Mitch either, and he's rediculously funny and good at showing you how to get on the fish and keeping the boat fishing. The owner / office staff is great and they are fundamentally honest people. I wanted to go out on a guided Coho trip but was in town very early in the season and even though that was a more expensive option they were up front about a slow start to the run this year and said they'd take me but it would be 50/50 chance of a no fish day. We went with their suggestion and limited out on rockfish and took home a bunch of crab meat to boot. I will be returning for some Salmon and Tuna fishing in the near future and so should you. read more

Great charter company. Where accommodating when had to reschedule due to an accident. Skilled captain Mick and busy deck crew Willie and Joanna. Our boat limited out in hours! Lots of crab to bring home too. Always use this company when I can get away and go fishing. read more

Lots of fun aboard the D & D catching black cod and Dungeness crabs. A one time opportunity but I will try to go back and catch halibut sometime. Rob the deckhand and Lance the captain made sure that the fishing and sight seeing along the Oregon coast was a good experience. The fish and crab were prepared for our coolers in port in a matter of minutes. Some great local color among the people on shore. The price was entirely fair and I would recommend this charter to anyone anytime. They know the waters well and where the fish are! read more

I organized a tuna charter for 7 people. After a lot of research we decided to go with Garibaldi Charters. Specifically, we were looking for a charter service that would do live bait tuna fishing, with the goal of experiencing a bait stop. We were on the D&D with captain Lance and Rob was our deckhand. Generally it was a decent trip. Everybody involved was friendly and prompt. However, there were a few things that really irritated me. 1) We never used live bait. This trip was more expensive and enticing because of the prospect of using live bait. However, after we got out there, they said the water was too rough to use it. The part that bothers me is the ocean was no rougher than a normal day (according to them), and live bait wasn't an option. If on the average day, live bait can't be used, then it shouldn't be advertised so aggressively, or they should warn customers it may not work. Especially when their trips are more expensive then charters that only troll. 2) Captain lance spent a lot of time on his phone while we were trolling. At least twice this caused him to turn very sharp and our lines ended up getting tangled. One of the times we had to stop fishing for 15+ minutes because of how bad the mess was. Dude, we're paying $2,000 for the day of fishing, get off your damn phone. 3) Fish weren't iced properly. When we got back to the port with our 31 tuna, some of them were completely warm because there wasn't enough ice in the bags. Very irritating, especially because they had tons of unused ice on board. Aside from those significant issues, they were friendly and knew what they were doing. Plenty of rods pre-rigged, space, and Rob worked hard to keep us fishing as much as possible. He also answered any questions we had and kept it fun back there fishing. I'm not sure if I'd use them again... I'm leaning towards no. read more

Went out on the D&D last year for a tuna trip, Will not return this year unless I can book the other boat. The captain I believe was drunk still from the night before I presume. The deckhand would not stop cracking jokes about how he would be running the boat next year cause this captain was not sea worthy but by the time we got out there he could not stop puking long enough to get us prepared and when he did he had a horrible attitude like the world owed him something. we had to learn the boat in order to get our gear ready while the captian bitched about not wanting to be out there as we had to tell him where go to find the fish. After all was done with our one fish in hand packing belongings to the dock the deckhand still had his handout for a tip. I think not I told him as he stormed off with a bad attitude. read more

My wife and I took the afternoon fishing trip on 6/20/19. This was our first fishing trip on the ocean, and my wife's first ever fishing trip. We had a wonderful experience. The captain kept moving us to find fish and the crewman was extremely helpful. He assisted my wife in how to work her pole and even brought her a different one. Everyone caught some fish and we were even able to pull crab pots and collected enough for one crab each. This was a great experience for the inexperienced fisherman. read more

We had a team offsite and chartered the Alaskan Sunset. Captain Mick, Willie and Joann were delightful people and such a great crew to cheer us on. If you're interested in deep sea fishing request this crew, you will have a great day!! read more

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I recently went deep reef bottom fishing on the Norwester. I had a great time and the trip appeared to be conducted safely. I caught 2 lings and 7 yellowtail, which is a "limit!" read more