Charleston Marina · Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay's top-rated fishing charters
Small-group ocean trips for halibut, tuna and lingcod, with captains who work hard to find the fish and treat you like family.
At Sharky's, we take care of every angler on our boat from check-in to fillet table, you're in good hands.
First-timers and kids welcomeRods, reels and tackle provided225+ guest reviewsIn season now
Lingcod and Rockfish
Reef fishing a short run offshore. Rockfish limits most days, lingcod on jigs and live bait.
Dungeness Crab
Pots go down on the way out and come up on the way in. Add crab to any trip.
Winter Steelhead
Drift boat trips on the coastal rivers when the winter fish push in from the ocean.
Pacific Halibut
Deep water drifts on electric reels. Most trips pair halibut with a rockfish limit.
Ocean Salmon
Trolling for chinook and coho a few miles offshore.
Albacore Tuna
15 to 50 miles offshore, July to October. Our longest trip of the year.
How it works
Never chartered before? Here's the whole day, from booking to fillets.
Book the whole boat or a seatRods, reels and tackle on boardCharleston Marina · Coos BayFresh fillets on the dockPick your trip and date
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call the dock and talk to a captain. Take the whole boat for your group or book a single seat.
First trip? You don't need any experienceGet ready
Buy your Oregon fishing license at check-in. Bring warm layers, rain gear, lunch, drinks and a cooler for the ride home. Rods, reels, bait and tackle are on us.
Prone to seasickness? Take something the night beforeMeet your captain
Check in at the Charleston Marina before first light. Your captain confirms the time the day before. If ocean conditions aren't safe, you reschedule or get your money back.
Weather calls are made by your captain, never by youFish, then fillets on the dock
Your captain rigs, teaches and runs you to where they're biting. Back at the dock, your catch is cleaned, bagged and ready for the cooler.
Fish cleaning is available right on the dock
Meet the Captains
John "Sharky" Blanchard
Commercial fisherman before he started Sharky's. Scouts the grounds before trips.
Murry "Murrdog"
U.S. Navy veteran. Patient with first-timers, kids and anyone new to ocean fishing.
Josh Bladt
Explains the how and why as he fishes, so first-timers learn fast.
Reports and newsFrom the Dock
Fishing reports, season updates and trip tips, posted by the captains.
28Aug 2026
Fishing report109 lb halibut
A new Sharky's record halibut
Slow morning on the halibut grounds, then an electric reel loaded up on the last drift. Twenty minutes later the boat had its biggest halibut on record.
The Eagle · Capt. JoshRead Report
24Aug 2026
Season update
Albacore is 20 to 35 miles out
Warm water pushed in close this week. What that means for tuna trips through September, and which dates are still open.
Capt. JohnRead Post
19Aug 2026
Fishing report2 halibut20 rockfish
Halibut on the first drop
Two anglers, two halibut before 8 a.m., then limits of rockfish on the reef.
Cape Blanco · Capt. JohnRead Report
12Aug 2026
First trip guide
What to bring on your first ocean trip
Layers, seasickness tips, what we provide on the boat and what to leave in the truck.
Sharky's crewRead Guide
09Aug 2026
Fishing report5 lingcod25 rockfish
Lingcod limits by 10 a.m.
Calm seas and a hot bite on the nearshore reef. Every angler had a lingcod over 15 pounds.
Capt. MurryRead Report
What guests say
"Sharky's went above and beyond to accommodate my 87 year old dad. He was very comfortable. Fishing was great and everyone caught fish."
"They didn't just get us in the fish, they also took the time to teach us the hows and whys."
"Took parents from Missouri, my dad caught a 80lb halibut. 6 of us limited out in a couple hours."
"We had an amazing family crabbing trip with Sharky's Charter in Coos Bay! Captain John was knowledgeable, friendly, and safe."
"Everyone on the boat (6 people) limited out on Halibut, including a 70+#, and 2 in the 45# range, plus the usual Rockfish and Ling Cod."
"Ran out of space for more fish and headed in with 40 albacore, most of them 25 to 30 pounds."
"This was our 5th trip with Sharkeys and as usual we had an excellent time... a great adventure including for my 5 year old grandson."
"Three person family halibut & rock fish trip. Capt. Murry put us on the fish and limited out quick."
"There were six of us on board, and all of us limited on halibut (12) and rock fish (30)! What a well-greased machine."
"Their boats are top of the line (with bathroom). Your captain can arrange to have your catch cleaned and ready to cook or travel."
"Customer service was excellent as it was very personal and way better than the other charters I've been on."
"All 3 Captains I've been out with have all been knowledgeable, personable and easy to talk with and were good talking and working with my kids."
Charleston Marina · Coos Bay, OregonBook Your Trip
Pick a trip and date online, or call the dock and talk to a captain. Albacore and summer halibut dates go first.
Charleston, OR 97420