Southern Oregon Coast sportfishing charter

OUR CHARTER BOATS

The Miss Brooke

A custom 29-foot heavy-gauge aluminum offshore charter boat, the Miss Brooke was built specially for charter fishing out of Brookings. Named after Capt. Andy's daughter, Alexandra Brooke, the Miss Brooke was built identical to charter boats Andy used to operate in Alaska. It can fish up to six anglers with comfortable seating, a marine toilet, and an enclosed cabin. Powered by twin 150-horsepower Mercury outboards, it is one of the fastest charter boats in the fleet. The boat is equipped with a self-inflating life raft, radar and GPS, and other safety equipment. The Miss Brooke can reach speeds of 40 knots.

The Miss Brooke features the latest high-quality light tackle, with Penn spinning rods for rockfish, heavier Penn baitcasters for lingcod, and G.Loomis rods and Shimano Tekota reels for salmon trolling. The boat also is equipped with electric Scotty downriggers.

The Miss Brooke is one of the only six-pack charter boat in Brookings designed specifically for guided sportfishing. It is the same type of boat Andy operated as a charter boat in Alaska for nearly 10 years. The Miss Brooke is an efficient and effective fishing platform, it was engineered to be safe, stable and fast. Capt. Travis and Capt. Michael takes turns running the Miss Brooke, which has earned a reputation as being one of the top salmon and albacore charter boats on the Oregon Coast.

Nauti-Lady

The 42-foot Nauti-Lady has a rich history fishing off the Oregon Coast. Previously home-ported in Ilwaco, Wash., at the mouth of the Columbia River, the Nauti-Lady was used to take customers fishing for salmon, halibut, tuna and bottom fish offshore of Astoria and Tillamook Head. Licensed to take up to 26 people offshore, the Nauti-Lady generally runs at less than half capacity, with 10 to 14 customers, providing plenty of room to spread out. The beautiful Rawson charter boat now operates half-day and long-range bottom fishing charters out of Brookings, and also is occasionally used for halibut, tuna or salmon trips. The boat has quite the reputation for big lingcod, with fish up to 44 pounds landed aboard the Nauti-Lady at Point St. George Reef as well as Mack Reef. With plenty of seating, two onboard heads, or restrooms, and full-perimeter fishing, the Nauti-Lady provides a safe, comfortable ride to the fishing grounds. Its heavy-duty fiberglass hull is seaworthy and doesn't pound against swells or waves. In 2024, the Nauti-Lady was repowered with a new Cummins diesel rated for 430 horsepower. The Nauti-Lady is especially popular with customers because of its gentle ride, and the new engine is much quieter than the old Detroit that was replaced. Equipped with the latest in fish-finding technology, marine radios and Coast Guard-approved safety equipment, the Nauti-Lady is ideal for larger groups, families with children, and customers who prefer to fish on a bigger boat. The Nauti-Lady is skippered by Capt. Andy and Capt. Sam, with deckhands Eric, Chris, Ron and Mark serving on the crew.

The Kraken

The newest addition to the Brookings Fishing Charters fleet, the Kraken is a 29-foot Armstrong Marine charter boat powered by twin 225 horsepower Yamaha outboards. A former charter boat in Newport, Oregon and Ilwaco, Wash., the Kraken is built for extreme fishing conditions. Capable of reaching nearly 50 mph and cruising at 30 mph, the Kraken can handle big water and get to the tuna or halibut grounds quickly. Its advanced electronics, auto pilot, insulated fish holds, and ultra heavy-duty design make it a favorite for tuna and halibut charters, and trips to the Point St. George Reef lighthouse. The Kraken is skippered by Capt. Michael, Capt. Sam and Capt. Andy.

The Dash

The Dash is a 29-foot Alumaweld offshore charter boat owned and operated by Capt. Rye Phillips. One of the newest six-pack charter boats on the Oregon Coast, The Dash, also known as "Live The Dash," was custom built in 2019. It works exclusively out of the Brookings Fishing Charters office. Capt. Rye has operated charter boats in Oregon and Alaska for a decade, and targets everything from albacore tuna to king salmon to Pacific halibut out of Brookings. The Dash comfortable fishes six passengers and is one of the fastest charters boats on the Oregon Coast. Built by Alumaweld Boats in Eagle Point, Ore., The Dash was specifically designed for charters on the Oregon Coast and Southeast Alaska. It is powered by twin 150-horsepower Mercury Marine outboards. Like all of the charter boats running out of the Brookings Fishing Charters office, The Dash exceeds U.S. Coast Guard requirements for charter boats.

Since its arrival in Brookings, The Dash has become a favorite of anglers who like to fish the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse or venture offshore for Tuna. Capt. Mick is typically at the helm of The Dash, although Capt. Michael and Capt. Sam also run numerous trips a year on The Dash.

Papa B

The Papa B is a 29-foot Alumaweld Pacific owned and operated by Capt. Mike Brouillette. Designed for big water, the Papa B has a roomy cabin and enough space on the deck for six passengers. The Papa B arrived in Brookings in the summer of 2021, and replaced the original Papa B, Capt. Mike's first charter boat in Brookings. Customer built for use as an Oregon charter boat, the Papa B is the newest charter boat in the Brookings fleet. Capt. Mike specializes in lingcod and bottom fish, salmon, albacore tuna and halibut. Like the other boats that operate out of the Brookings Fishing Charters office, the Papa B has all the safety equipment required by the Coast Guard, as well as a radar and EPIRB. It is powered by a Volvo diesel and is one of the most efficient and fastest charter boats in the Brookings fleet.