Betty Kay Charters Announces its Sale

We are pleased to announce the sale of Betty Kay Charters to Kurt & Gayleen Smith!

August 1st of 1990, Bill & Margery Whitmer bought Betty Kay Charters.

“What a good time we have had creating fun, adventure and seeing great catches of rock fish, halibut, salmon & tuna throughout the years. Thanks to everyone that helped make our lives richer, our business grow and ALL the FUN!!” - Bill & Margery” -Bill & Margery

Kurt & Gayleen have officially bought Betty Kay Charters on August 9th, of 2018. We have great confidence in Kurt to run our charters boats and Gayleen to operate our charter office. Kurt and Gayleen have worked for Betty Kay Charters for the last 16 years and are very involved and aware of the day to day business functions. We are thrilled they have stepped forward to accept this exciting venture and know they will strive to offer a great fishing experience from the first phone call to getting helpful fishing tips on the boat to great catches!!

Southern Oregon Coast Deep Sea Fishing with Betty Kay Charters will be the Same as Always!

Everything will pretty much be staying the same, the web page www.bettykaycharters.com, Facebook, phone number 541 888-9021 and email fish@bettykaycharters.com.

Captain Kurt and Gayleen want you to call 541 888-9021 directly to make reservations. Or, book online through the Fareharbor Book Now link on the website at any time of day or night, instead of trying to make contact through email or face book. Office hours are now 9am to 4pm for making reservations directly and getting fishing information!

Latest Deep Sea Fishing Updates in Southern Oregon

The nearshore fishing remains strong with nice grade of rockfish being caught as well as good lingcod catches. There has been a strong impact on the sport rockfish quota, so ODF&W have reduced the sport bag limit to 4 rockfish per day and still 2 lingcod.

To offset the impact of the rockfish quota, ODF&W have established a long leader fishery where you are allowed 10 rockfish. Gear is kept 30’ off the bottom out in deeper water where other species of rockfish like; yellow tail, canary, & brown rockfish are caught. These are very good eating fish and they limit the fishers to 12 as it is more labor intensive for the crew. The cost is a little more, but you get the chance to catch more rockfish and stay out longer as they go farther offshore, 300 to 350 feet for these long leader trips.

We are still waiting to see more salmon caught before making salmon fishing trips.

As for albacore tuna fishing; this year has turned out to be hot and cold. Captain Kurt has canceled the next few trips as the warm water has withdrawn. Captain Kurt will keep a watch on the warm sea temperature where the tuna is caught, so hopefully the other trips planned will be able to go!

We will be making the long leader rockfish trips through October and the near shore rock fishing, if the quota is still not met. Hopefully there will be salmon trips and more tuna trips ahead for you our valued customers. September and October are great times of the year for relaxing ocean fishing!

So, please join Kurt & Gayleen Smith in making more fun family memories fishing with Betty Kay Charters!

Find Us – Fish!

Betty Kay Charters is Located at 90389 Albacore Avenue in Charleston, Oregon. Directions / Map

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Come Celebrate Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 19th!

In just a few days, because we appreciate all of the wonderful customers we have in Charleston, Oregon, the town is celebrating you on Saturday, May 19th, with discounts all over the place! This special pricing is for all of our terrific regular locals and all of you who have made it a point to visit our beautiful community.

At Betty Kay Charters we’re delighted to offer you 10% off our Ocean Rock fishing trips all through the entire month of May, Monday through Thursday. When you book your excursion, just please mention where you found this offer, either on our website, or on another website, or on Facebook or wherever you came across this ... and us!
To see some of the great businesses also offering discounts, just click here. Merchant Discounts. And, of course, there’s more to do than shop when you visit Charleston, if you can tear yourself away from the stores. We have some of the best restaurants and if you like to golf, this is your spot. And, oh, the views! As it says on the visitors’ website, “Charleston is Oregon’s Adventure Coast’s gateway to outstanding ocean beaches, state parks, and stunning untouched scenery.” Come and visit. You just might make us your yearly destination.

At Betty Kay we’re well into our 2018 season, so to make sure that we have the date you’re looking for, please check out our calendar and we’ll be very happy to take your booking. We can pretty much guarantee that you’ll have a fabulous and memorable time fishing with our friendly Captains, and we’ll make sure you get your safety instructions and are comfortable on the water. All first-timers welcome! Please give us a call at 800.752.6303 if you’d like to learn more. Or read all about us by clicking on our website Betty Kay Charters. We’re located at 90389 Albacore Avenue (don’t you love it?) in Charleston, Oregon and we’re looking forward to sharing the wonders of the ocean with you.

See you soon!

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Looking for a Great Year of Fishing in 2018 with Betty Kay Charters!

Another year is underway and we at Betty Kay Charters are looking forward to a great season right around the corner. We will start our near shore ocean rock fishing March 1st. The season is a month away and we are already getting calls for March, April, & May fishing! Yes. We have plenty of opportunity for everyone so give us a call at 541 888-9021 to book a trip for adventure, fun, and fresh ocean rock fish & lingcod catches!

Each winter our inspected charter vessels Shamrock & Betty Kay go to the Charleston shipyard to get hauled out for maintenance and prepare for United States Coast Guard inspection and re-certification.

We are excited to begin this season with beautiful new upholstery on the seats in the Betty Kay. Also, a new work station for the Betty Kay will be ready for our crew and fishing customers! Yes!

We look forward to seeing you fishing with Betty Kay Charters! 2018 will be a fantastic year!

Call us at (541) 888-9021 for more information and book your Rock Fishing trip today! We’re located at 90389 Albacore Drive in Charleston, Oregon.

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Ocean Rock Fish Opens for Mid-Water!

A great new opportunity has opened up for Fall ocean fishing! You can NOW catch up to 10 rock fish, yes 10! Our fishing area will be out to deeper waters 250’ to 450'. We will be using a different gear set up to stay away from fish that have reached their quota and are protected – yellow eye, ling cod, blacks, and cabezon, china, deacon, blotched, copper, quillback, blue rock fish.

This area has been off limits for years so the rock fish species we can catch will be plentiful. You can catch  yellowtail, widow, canary, bocaccio, brown and green striped rock fish. For the month of October, we are offering $5 off! Just mention you read this on our web page or of our social platforms!

We will be doing bay crabbing with perch fishing as well! Come enjoy the fresh catch with Betty Kay Charters!

Call us at (541) 888-9021 for more information and book your Rock Fishing trip today! We’re located at 90389 Albacore Drive in Charleston, Oregon.

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Solar Eclipse Monday, yes, this coming Monday!

You can watch the Solar Eclipse aboard the
Betty Kay while going off shore tuna fishing!

Solar eclipse glasses will be provided for your one of a kind solar event! We hope & pray for seas that will provide the opportunity. Surely, the Betty Kay will get past the fog bank if there is any!

There are still 8 seats open for the August 21st event! You may want to try your hand at near shore ocean rock fishing. There are still seats open! Solar eclipse sun glasses will be provided for your viewing while fishing aboard the C/V Shamrock with Capt. Kobe! Let's all hope and pray for calm seas and no fog!

By the way, ocean rock fish catches have remained steady with a nice grade and limits being caught daily! We are blessed with great reefs, pinnacles and a dedicated staff whose heart is in the business of putting you on the fish while helping you have fun and adventure aboard the Betty Kay and Shamrock!

We are still waiting for the salmon to start biting out front. We hope to have some salmon trips coming up mid-August and into September. We will be trying jigging and trolling with the 6 pack Sea Blaze this September! Yes!

Our summer has been busy thanks to you our dedicated customers!

Give us a call at 800.752.6303 if you want if need more information or if you want to do some deep sea fishing on the Oregon Coast.

We’re located at 90389 Albacore Drive in Charleston, Oregon.

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Charleston Seafood Beer & Wine Festival 2017

Seafood, Beer and Wine... who's in?

In just 2 days on August 11th, the Charleston Seafood Beer & Wine Festival will be kicking off!!

For all seafood, beer & wine enthusiasts you can enjoy ‘great seafood, beer & wine’ this Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 11th - 13th! Not only can you enjoy fresh caught tuna, and rock fish tacos & dinners, there will be all sorts of vendors and special local entertainment. I've even heard rumor exotic belly dancers will be performing! So, come enjoy the gentle ocean breezes in Charleston Harbor.

 

Be sure to grab your cooler in case you want to buy a fresh caught tuna off the docks! Watch the charter boats bring in their fresh catches! Come out and have some fun with us on August 11th, 12th & 13th! There is even a Kids Zone.. for the little and big kids.

Give us a call at 800.752.6303 if you want if need more information or if you want to do some deep sea fishing on the Oregon Coast. Also visit https://charlestonseafoodfestival.com/

We’re located at 90389 Albacore Drive in Charleston, Oregon.

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Summer - Fall Fishing

The ocean fishing season has started out very productively with a nice grade of rock fish and ling cod caught by happy customers. The spring halibut fishery has provided very nice halibut catches for our customers as well! Yes!

There is a summer quota for halibut, and Betty Kay Charters offer two dates: Friday August 4th and Friday August 18th. You get your monies worth when you catch a halibut as it is so expensive in the market!

As we move into summer months, the warm currents approach our off-shore waters, and with the warm water comes the bait fish and the albacore tuna. We have scheduled dates for tuna trips so you can check our online calendar through FareHarbor or call our office at 541 888-9021! Our 12 hour trips are $200 and we take up to 12 fishers, trolling at 6 knots looking and catching tuna from 20 to 45 miles off shore. The ocean is totally different when you go off shore and are trolling in the tropical blue waters, you see different birds, whales, sharks and have the thrill of the catch when you hook onto a diving tuna!

Good things to share: Our 50' charter vessels are USCG inspected every year and carry E-PERBS, (locator beacons) rescue flotation, ADD's, (defibrillators), and satellite radios in case an emergency situation arises. Safety is our priority always along with creating an ocean adventure experience you will enjoy and want to return again.

Ocean salmon is not a viable fishery this year with low returns projected. The years of drought and ocean conditions are causing conservative management ruling. There should be opportunity this fall for catching in the different river systems. We will be fishing through October! Hope to see you out fishing and catching with us this summer & fall!

Why wouldn’t you give us a call at 800.752.6303 if you want to do some fun fishing on the Oregon Coast. We’re located at 90389 Albacore Lane in Charleston, Oregon.  Minutes away from your fishing adventure!

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WE ARE AT THE FESTIVAL OF SAIL!

Once every four years the Oregon coastlines of Coos Bay and North Bend host the Festival of Sail and this year we’re excited to be a real part of it! The fun starts TODAY, Thursday, June 1^st and runs until Sunday, June 4^th. Please come and find us at our booth!

If this event is news to you, let us tell you that it features ship tours of what they’re calling “the grandest ships of yore”, day sails, educational programming, lots to eat and drink (Beer Garden for the adults – woo hoo!) and live entertainment. There will be music, magic and exciting pirate acts. Bring your whole family and your friends. And what you won’t be able to miss is The World’s Largest Rubber Duck! Go ahead and put a smile on all of those faces.

Tickets are available now. Click here at Tickets to take a look.

Our own Margery Whitmer will be delighted to tell you about what we’re offering at Betty Kay Charters this season when you stop into our vendor booth to say hello. We’ll take you out for ocean fishing and can just about guarantee that you’ll come back in with fish that’s practically begging to be cooked! We have great and friendly Captains, and we’ll make sure you get your safety instructions and are comfortable on the water. You can book your expedition with Margery or later online. We’re getting ready to go out for tuna. You do know it doesn’t just come in cans, don’t you?

Please give us a call at 800.752.6303 if you’d like to chat. We’re located at 90389 Albacore Drive in Charleston, Oregon.  Minutes away from your fishing adventure!

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