The Crew

How long have you been fishing?

“My Entire Life!”

Coolest catch?

“There was one trip when I was 21 years old and we went around the south tip of the south jetty in heavy fog. To our surprise we started bailing several large kings.” 

Most memorable trip?

“My most memorable trip happened last season. We were fishing south off Seaside OR when we encountered a rip offshore in 66 fathoms. We slid into the rip and hooked up on nearly every rod. All beautiful Coho. It was awesome!

Favorite hobby other than fishing?

"In this business you have to love 3 things; Fishing, operating cool boats, Entertaining Customers, and above all else enjoy maintaining boats in tip top shape."

How long have you been fishing?

“All my Life.”

“Born and raised in Juneau AK has given me the opportunity to fish every summer. We often catch Salmon, Halibut, and Bottom Fish on every trip!"

Favorite hobby other than fishing?

“Graduating in the spring of 2022 from the University of Portland with a degree in Mathematics".

A lifetime career at Boeing combined with a passion for boating and fishing has led to Dwight's involvement as our Ship's Engineer. Marine Electronics -NEMA Networks - Mechanical - Electronical Panels - Cabinetry - and Misc. USCG Requirements all fall within Dwight's level of expertise resulting in one of the best maintained charter boats in the fleet!

How long have you been fishing?

I got my first deckhanding job on the Sea Breeze in 1979.

Got my 100 ton masters license in 1990 and have been chartering ever since. I owned and operated HiTime Charters from 1996-2014 in Juneau Alaska.

Most memorable trip?

My most memorable days working out of Ilwaco were meeting and hanging out with the other deckhands.

Coolest catch?

Coolest catch had to be limiting on 24 kings, fishing on the north side on the Sea Breeze my first year deckhanding.

How long have you been fishing?

“Since I was three or four”

Coolest catch?

“When we accidentally caught a wolf eel.”

Most memorable trip?

“When none of our customers showed up and I just went fishing with Tom (skipper of the Comanche) and I caught my first sturgeon!”

Favorite hobby other than fishing?

“Making music.”“

How long have you been fishing?

“Fifty-five years.”

Coolest catch?

“I caught a 42 pound chinook by myself, in my skiff, and I had to net it, too!” 

Most memorable trip?

“The day I caught fifteen limits of three sturgeon in about fifteen minutes probably twenty years ago.”

Favorite hobby other than fishing?

“I like hunting for moose! And deer, elk, and bear up in British Columbia.” 

How long have you been fishing?

“My entire life.”

Coolest catch?

“A mako shark when I was out commercial fishing.”

Most memorable trip?

“Shark fishing at night during a tuna trip!” 

Favorite hobby other than fishing?

 “Hunting!” 

How long have you been fishing?

My dad was a commercial fisherman in the late 70's in southern Oregon. In high school, I was fortunate to fish with him a few times before he retired. I picked up ocean fishing again in 2003 with my first boat. I've been lucky enough to fish and work with some great fishermen and mentors who shared their knowledge. And that's what I enjoy doing as well.

 Most memorable trip?

Halibut trip out of Newport in 2017. While hoisting a keeper halibut with the gaff, a 6'-7' shark came from under the boat and bit it in half. I won't forget the look in his eyes as he snatched the best part of my fish!

Most memorable catch?

 In 2019, I was hired to assist NOAA fisheries scientists in catching salmon for research along the Washington coast from Neah Bay to Ilwaco. We trolled 6 rods and kept the researchers busy with fish. They surgically implanted GPS tracking units in some of the fish which was very cool to watch. Catching fish for science was certainly memorable.

Chris is a super great guy! Soft spoken, friendly, and one heck of a fisherman. And why not... He is a 3rd generation charter boat captain from one of the most successful families in Ilwaco! Chris maintains his boat in impeccable condition and can always be found “On The Fish”  Let’s keep Chris busy this summer with several new customers!

No doubt about it... JP is without question the most helpful member of the Sea Breeze Charters Team. JP provides relief to all of our boats when the need arises. In fact JP skippered 80 trips in 2021 which was simply incredible! JP will also be the first person to jump below decks and help with maintenance and repairs. If you get the chance to fish with JP count it as a blessing... He is the best in the business!

These two ladies have been the driving force at the helm of Sea Breeze Charters for the past 3 seasons. You will always be greeted with a big smile and fresh hot coffee upon a visit to our office.