Success! After visiting the Oregon coast as a large family for the past 5 years.....we usually have…read moreminimal success....but Big Spruce....definitely set us up for success! The gear, the knowledge....top tier!!! We will definitely be back time and time again! Thanks again Big Spruce for helping us get on the crab!

OMG.... Why isn't there a 10 star option? I absolutely do not have enough good things to say…read moreabout these guys!! I called a few weeks ago to inquire about possibly reserving a boat... we were coming in from Hawaii, doing a super short trip, with little kids and no one ever drove a boat . Andy was so amazing and offered to take us out ON THANKSGIVING DAY. It was an AMAZING experience, the kids absolutely loved every part and will surely remember this trip forever. They even cooked our catch and bagged it up with ice to take home. Thanks to Andy and Rusty for making our Thanksgiving so memorable. We are truly thankful for you both. . We all would 10000% recommend Big Spruce, amazing kind guys, fantastic prices and great service like the good old days.

The views!!! Check in was easy with Gordon. Very friendly and welcoming, giving welcomed tips and…read morerecommendations. Flowers on the property tended to by Martha, stunning. Kayaks to borrow if you want. Tons of DVDs to borrow if you want!!! They pack a picnic basket with your choice of breakfast items so you can get up early or sleep in. Tip: get to dinner early at restaurants in Wheeler!!! Wait is long.

Gordan, Martha and of course Clara are beautiful, generous kind and so very sweet!! If you're…read morelooking for home away from home this is the closest thing to it you're Ganna get! Very clean well put together rooms and they are so thoughtful and helpful with all basic needs! Fun activities close by and lots of beautiful scenery! 10 out of 10 for sure!! We loved it! Thank you for a great experience, Megan and Jessie

They finally credited our account, so we are good with the company. They said the guide was new to…read morethe company and is no longer with them.

A group of six of us ranging in age from 3-74 with various paddling experience, Josh, handled us…read morewith skill and knowledge of the area. Nehalem Bay is an easy entry level with enough wildlife to keep the "oohs" a coming. Harbor Seals, Bald Eagles, Cranes, and several other birds (I can't remember their names-oops) What a great way to spend a morning. In fact, it was the highlight of the entire trip. We all agreed we should've booked more trips for the week. Guess we'll just have to visit again. Not that Josh isn't absolutely charming all on his own, but bringing his wiener dog along, made us all have hearts in our eyes. Great Job in helping us create some fantastic memories.

EASY 5 Stars from this Yelper! Very friendly, professional and spotless boats. The deckhand was…read morethe best of any charter I have gone out with and the process of getting your fish cleaned and sealed is very quick and efficient. When in the area, board the Samson and go nail some serious fish!!!

Super experience! Easy peasy registration, checkin, boarding, etc. Captain had a great voice as he…read moreannounced items during the 2 hour tour. Although it was foggy and overcast, we tooled around and had some fantastic Grey whale spotting... lots of spouts and surface dives from 2-3 Greys. One even spouted withhin 10' of the boat. Nice amount of passengers with ample seats for those who needed to sit (some outfits jam them in). The usual assortment of vacationing families with kiddos. Comfy cabin seating if you wanted wand a head if you felt the need. Ocean had 3-6' swells which the captain navigated with expertise. Captain took us to Whale Harbor for some Bald Eagle spotting. Highly recomend!

Stayed in Small Rented RV $90 a night Very nice .., at least…read moreway better than an outside tent. But,,,,, Be aware you can't use rv bathroom or shower. The bathroom is a 5 min walk across the gravel parking lot. And Shower costs $2 every 5 min Very nice people and awesome crab & clams cooked for you Next time I'll try the larger RV to rent. Yes I would recommend if you don't mind the logging trucks loud coming down the hill at 5 am

We were so glad to stop by here for our last dinner of our Rockaway beach family vacation! This…read moreplace has it all! Camping, crabbing, market, and restaurant. There were plenty of parking in the lot and you walking the market store, the crabbing docks and some campsites on the walk to the outdoor restaurant part (also lots of fun photo ops too!) The menu prices were reasonable and displayed right at the ordering/cooking station. You tell them what you want and then you take the metal plaque inside to pay. We got 1 Dungeness crab (cleaned), 1 lb of clams, and 1 dozen oysters all steamed to try. Please do note all the accompaniments were sold separately such as butter, garlic, cocktail sauce, and lemons. They also had a microwave station for you to melt the butter along with all the tools you'll need for your yummy tray of fresh seafood. Eating crab is a labor of love but it was totally worth it! The crab meat was juicy and sweet, while the clams and oysters were briny and salty. If you want raw oysters you have to shuck them yourself due to cross contamination prevention. But the steamed oysters were actually so good too! Service was quick and friendly with everyone working hard cleaning, steaming, and dishing out orders. It's nice to have the hand washing stations and bathroom close to rinse off the stickiness from our seafood feast. Definitely recommend coming here to get your fresh seafood on if you are in the Rockaway Beach area!

We had a fabulous time renting a boat from Wheeler Marina from start to finish…read more I emailed to confirm my 3 year old daughter would be allowed in the boat and got a quick, friendly response confirming she could. We called and were able to easily make a reservation in advance, with tips on when would be best to start our little adventure but also mentioning the flexibility of when we could show up. This was our very first time crabbing but they made it so easy for us to be successful. Jim was helpful and friendly, and Brody (I think that's his name?) explained everything about the boat and how to crab clearly enough for us beginners to understand. And the prices can't be beat either, more than fair for everything you're provided with! We loved how friendly everyone we came in contact with was and the total ease of the whole excursion. Definitely a top recommendation!

Brought my 5 kids (ages 12-3) out crabbing for the day. We reserved our boat 3 days in advance. The…read moregentleman checking us in was super nice and helpful for our group from the mountains. They had all the needed equipment and provided everything. We just showed up ready to crab! We caught 22 crabs and had a blast. Definitely would recommend to anyone up for an adventure.

Catching salmon in the tide waters of the Oregon coast has been on my bucket list a looooong time,…read moreI am a native Oregonian and it just seemed like a thing I had to do. We found Dave sort of by accident and am I glad we did! From the get go I could see Dave was prepared, organized, and ready to catch Chinook. His easy banter and obvious confidence made our adventure very enjoyable. We were a small group of women with varying skills-- Dave was super easy to spend the day with. And YES, we caught some beautiful Springers. I plan to catch a Dory fish trip with him soon.

David is a very professional guide. Grew up on the Nestucca river fishing with his dad. Knows the…read morelocal rivers very well. He puts his clients on fish whenever possible. I've been steelhead fishing with him several times and always had a great time. Very reasonable prices. Everything is provided gear wise. All you need is a fishing license. Bring your own food and drinks. I would definitely recommend fishing with him.

Cozy RV camping spot by Netarts bay. Just a quick walk to the bay or some great little…read morerestaurants/bar. This is a small RV camping spot offering showers, laundry and even morning coffee. Well maintained, quiet and clean grounds. The spots are smaller than other sites we have stayed but if it's just hubby and I for a quick getaway with the camper it's perfect.

This is our third time staying here. Melissa at the office is awesome and so willing to…read moreaccommodate our multiple questions and requests. I love that they continue to expand services - if you rent their boats, they will help you clean your catch and boil the crabs. The cafe is awesome! Great beverages and baked goods. Now they offer trash pick up service twice a day. The property is older, but I see the continuous efforts to upgrade and improve where they can. The fellow guests are always helpful and friendly. And pet friendly too. We like it here.

Fun experience with the fam! We've been a few times with multiple families and rented our own…read moreboats. And each time we caught lots of crab, when you bring them back they will cook them to your liking. There are some rules but it's pretty simple overall. Patience is key when you're crabbing and remember the early birds get the worms! The staff is all very friendly and have a passion for this. In the gift shop they sell drinks and snacks that you can take with you on the boat. We'd do it again and again!

I originally went to Kelly's and had an incident with them giving me a boat with a faulty engine…read moreand was drifting down the river with heavy winds. I was hopeless and running the risk of hitting the rocks and who knows where I would have ended up it is wasn't for JAMES at Jetty Fishery Marina!! He saw us in distress and came to our rescue !! He docked us at Jetty's Location and let us wait till Kelly's finally showed up to get their boat back. James was calm and professional, if it wasn't for him idk what would have happened to us. I will only be doing these kind of activities with this company as they cared for our safety and won over our business for the sake of saving our lives when it wasn't even their obligation at all!!! Amazing service and the crabs were delicious. Thank you James you are a Hero!!

We easily caught our limit of fish. Hands on experience with a great Captain. Highly recommend…read more Smooth boat ride, everything was explained to us, felt safe the whole time.

So much fun!! We had a great time! Jeff was an excellent captain. Tyler was an amazing deckhand…read more They kept us on the fish! Beautiful ride out as well! We would highly recommend them! We caught a ton of fish and got a ton of crab! The boss lady was so sweet and nice!! What a great family run business! We can't wait to go back!