Oregon Fishing & Crabbing With Izzi's Big Mouth Guide Service

Garibaldi, Oregon, perched on the rugged northern Oregon Coast, offers some of the state’s richest salt and freshwater fishing opportunities. Izzi's Big Mouth Guide Service immerses anglers in the thick of it with a diverse lineup of trips—crabbing, salmon fishing from river drift boats, surf perch outings, bottom fishing, and tailored combination trips. Whether casting from the Tillamook Bay estuary or drifting the salmon-rich rivers, the experience here blends technical skill with raw coastal wilderness.

Tillamook Bay, stretching across 13,000 acres, serves as the playground for Izzi’s crew. The bay’s diverse ecosystem supports winter and spring runs of Chinook and Coho salmon, along with prolific crab populations and surf perch schooling near sandy beaches. Drift boat trips glide quietly along salmon rivers such as the Wilson and Trask, delivering close encounters with silver fish amid steep forested banks and glacial silt waters. These trips give a dynamic contrast to coastal crabbing, where thick clusters of Dungeness crabs gather near kelp beds and submerged snag points.

Named for its energetic approach, Izzi’s Big Mouth Guide Service offers personalized, gear-equipped days on the water, accommodating both seasoned fishers and newcomers. Their knowledge of tide patterns, seasonal salmon runs, and local marine life makes every outing productive and enjoyable. Bottom fishing for rockfish and lingcod highlights rocky reef formations just offshore, offering yet another ocean layer to the adventure.

Garibaldi’s small-town vibe and proximity to the dramatic Oregon coast line, along with Izzi’s local expertise, create a unique blend of education, challenge, and rewarding success for anglers seeking to fill their cooler. The variety of trips and habitats accessed—the shifting estuary, river bends, and open surf—make this guide service a standout voice in Oregon’s outdoor scene.