Rock Fish Trips

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Apocalypse Guide Service — Rockfish & Lingcod Trips from Winchester Bay & Coos Bay, Oregon

Fish rockfish and lingcod with experienced guides out of Winchester Bay and Coos Bay, Oregon. Apocalypse Guide Service runs two rockfish trip styles so you can match your day on the water to your limits, season, and comfort level.

Trip options

  • Traditional Rockfish + Lingcod: Target the daily rockfish limit plus lingcod (lingcod must meet minimum length). Best for anglers chasing lingcod through winter into spring.

  • Long-Leader Rockfish (no lingcod): Fish with long leaders to increase your rockfish limit—great when lingcod fishing slows and you want more rockfish in the box.

Season & timing

  • Rockfish season: April–October (weather dependent). Rockfish bite can be productive year-round.

  • Lingcod season: Peak lingcod bite runs through winter into spring. Winter lingcod trips operate via our call list.

  • Limits change by season and regulations. (2026 May examples: Traditional — 4 rockfish + 3 lingcod 22” or longer; Long-Leader — 10 rockfish.)

Why book with us

  • Proven gear: We fish depths of 300–500 feet using Daiwa Tanacom 750 electric reels so you can fish comfortably all day—perfect for anglers new to deep-sea fishing.

  • Easy access: Trips are close to port—only 4–13 miles offshore—so you’ll experience the ocean without the long run times of halibut or tuna charters.

  • Great for beginners: Affordable, shorter-distance trips make rockfish an ideal intro to deep-water fishing.

What to expect

  • Experienced crew and friendly, playful guides who help you learn techniques for jigging and bottom fishing.

  • All tackle provided for most trips; ask about specific gear or special needs.

  • Clear pre-trip info on meeting times, weather policies, and regulations.

Book your rockfish or lingcod trip with Apocalypse Guide Service from Winchester Bay or Coos Bay, Oregon — helping you catch memories on every cast.

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