Do I need a reservation?
Yes! To ensure your spot fishing on the Siggi-G a reservations is required. Reservations are available by calling (503) 322-3285. We do not make reservations online and require a $50 deposit per person or $500 deposit to reserve the entire boat for your group. We accept payment by cash, check, or debit/credit card. There is a fee for debit or credit cards.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes, YOU MUST HAVE A VALID LICENSE (and tag if fishing for salmon or halibut) ON YOUR PERSON IN ORDER TO FISH. Please have a fishing license and shellfish/crabbing permit before your trip, go to online at ODFW before your trip.
What if I need to cancel my reservation?
You may cancel your reservation up to 15 days before your trip. If you need to cancel with less than 15 days notice, you are responsible for 50% of the total trip price. If you do not show up for your trip, or give less than 24 hrs notice, you will be responsible for the full amount. If you have reserved the whole boat, you must provide 30 days notice for any cancellations.
Where and when do we check in? Where do we go?
Check in at our SIGGI-G Ocean Charters office located in Garibaldi, Oregon about 10 miles North of Tillamook on Highway 101. We are located in the Garibaldi boat basin. To find us, turn South on 7th Street at the Shell Station towards the Garibaldi Boat Basin, take 7th St all the way to the end which becomes a U turn to left and look for our big blue metal building on the right with the OCEAN CHARTERS sign on the front. Check in times are generally between 5:00 and 5:30 am, with departure between 5:30 and 6:00 am based on the time of year (amount of daylight) length of trip and type of trip. It is always good to confirm check in time of your trip.
What should I wear?
The weather is always cooler on the water, and this is Oregon – so it is best to be prepared! We recommend dressing in layers with a warm jacket, and bringing a hat and gloves, and just in case, bring waterproof jackets/pants and rain-boots if you have them.
Do I need to bring a lunch?
You are welcome to bring your own lunch and snacks. There is complimentary coffee onboard, but we recommend bringing bottled water and whatever else you would like to eat or drink. One local favorite for a Fishermen’s Lunch is Parkside Cafe – 503-322-0357. Be sure to call with plenty of notice…
Can I bring a cooler?
Please feel free to bring a small, personal size cooler with your food and beverages on board. Bring a larger cooler to take your fish home, and leave it in your vehicle. There will be plenty of time to retrieve it before you pick up your filleted fish.
Are filleting and crab cooking included?
Yes! Your catch will be offloaded, filleted and crab cooked by us at our office. We include this at no extra charge .
What is the limit?
Limits vary by species and can also change mid-season. The following limits are per person, and are current as of January 1, 2019
5 – Rockfish
2 – Lingcod
10 – Deep Drop Rockfish
1 – Halibut
2 – Salmon
12 – Crab
25 – Tuna
What if our trip is cancelled due to weather or ocean conditions?Our captains do their best to track the current weather pattern and ocean conditions. Occasionally, to our regret we make the call to cancel the trip. Full refund will be made upon any cancellation.
What are the age restrictions for kids?
We recommend 11 years old as the best age for an ocean fishing experience based on our many years of fishing.
Can I bring my own gear, rod and reel, etc.?
The Siggi-G has all the equipment, rods, reels, and specialized lures needed for whatever type of fishing we will be doing, but if you have a special (lucky) rod and reel for deep sea fishing you are welcome to bring it. Be sure to check with our captains and crew prior to the trip about recommendations for line, etc.