Boat Crabbing in Siletz Bay

Rent Kayaks, Crab & Fishing Boats. Quad Kayaks and Crab Cats

Because of the silt in our boat ramp, we project that normal rental of Motor Boats, Fishing Boats, Crab Boats, Crab Cats may not be available until the fall of 2021, but beach Crabbing is available now. Go to http://www.CatchDinner.com or CLICK HERE to see the daily results of beach crabbing.

• Kayak Launches available 8 AM – 6 PM. The office reservations staff is available @ 541-765-2109 to ask questions from noon – 9 PM
• Reservations for Single and Tandem Kayaks are made on-line.  Reservations are No Deposit or Obligation On-Line at CLICK HERE 
• Reservations for Motor Boats, Fishing Boats, Crab Boats, or Crab -Cats are No Deposit or Obligation On-Line at CLICK HERE .… Reservations are processed after 9 PM.  If you make a reservation for today, make it on-line reservation, then call 541-294-5064 to ensure of your reservation.
• Launched depends on tides. Tide table CLICK HERE
• All kayaks will be disinfectant after every use.
• All life jackets will not be reused for 48 hours

Over the years, sediment in the River has stopped all ocean vessels from using the River.   But this sediment has increased the growth of ell grass (where Dungeness Crab like to live) to where 98% of all Crab caught in Siletz Bay are Dungeness.

We launch to prevent stranded Kayaks & Crabbers …

• The Federal Nation Siletz Bay Refuge is 600 of marsh land and is greatly effect by the tides……
• The entire Siletz Bay is marsh land except for a channel where the Siletz River goes in the ocean…..

Therefore – we only launch at right time to prevent this problem …. CLICK HERE for current tide table

As a courtesy, we take NO DEPOSIT reservations to insure you will have the watercraft you desire to rent . We will give you a launch window and if you cannot make that launch window, then your watercraft will be rented on a first come – first serve bases.

Please park your vehicle at our Siletz River location. Launch boat with a gas motor and go under the Hwy 101 Bridge.  Start Crabbing at the Bridge in the main Siletz River Channel.  Only one type of Crab trap to be used from a kayak … the Crab Trappers.

Please park your vehicle at our Siletz River location. Launch boat with a gas motor and go under the Hwy 101 Bridge.  Start Crabbing at the Bridge in the main Siletz River Channel.  All three types of Crab tarps can be used from a boat… Soakers, Rings, and Crab Trappers.

Please park your vehicle at our Siletz River location. Launch Crab-Cat and go under the Hwy 101 Bridge.  Start Crabbing at the Bridge in the main Siletz River Channel.  All three types of Crab tarps may be used from a boat… Soakers, Rings, and Crab Trappers.

Type of Crab Traps for Rent

Danielson Crab Trap….. is a “SOAKER” type of Crab Trap. Meaning you pull the trap after it has soaked for an hour or so.  It is 2 ft by 2 ft by 1 ft.  Danielson works by using the  Crab’s instincts to trap itself. It lures the Crab with bait bag into the large cage through strategically placed openings that they can enter, but cannot escape.

The type of Crab caught depends on the kind of bottom of the Bay. Rock Crab like bays with a rocky bottom. Dunginess Crab likes sandy bay bottoms. Newport has a rocky and sandy bottom; thus, you will catch Rock and Dunginess Crab from Newport docks, piers, or boats. The Soaker type Crab Traps are typically used in Newport Bay or Depoe Bay.

Ring Crab Trap …. The concept is straightforward: bait the crabs into the ring and “pull” the trap up when you think the crabs are inside of it. The absolute most straightforward crab ring is a two-ring crab net. You should pull the Crab Ring up quickly as the outer ring forms a wall so the Crab cannot escape. You will pull a Crab Ring up every 5 -10 minutes depending on the crab activity.

Depoe Bay has a rocky bottom; thus, you will catch mainly Rock from Depoe’s docks, piers, or boats. The Ring-type Crab Traps are typically used in Newport Bay or Depoe Bay.

Crabbing in Depoe Bay …. CLICK HERE

Crabbing in LINCOLN CITY …. CLICK HERE

Crabbing in NEWPORT …. CLICK HERE

Crab Trapper consists of two metal netted 24 inch sides. When lying flat, it takes the shape of a square 24 inch X 12 inch. It is the only Crab trap that can be used from the shore as well from a dock, pier or boat. It is the smallest of the three traps.  It is excellent for women and children to use. It can be used from a kayak, Crab-Cat, or boat with limited space.

Siletz Bay has a sandy bottom; thus, you will catch mainly Dunginess from the Siletz Bay shore. The Crab Trapper is generally used in Siletz Bay but can also be used in Newport Bay or Depoe Bay. Siletz has a dock, but it silted in and does not extend in the Bay far enough to catch Crab. The Crab Trapper is the only Crab trap that can be used for shore.

Reservation Office Hours …. noon – 9 pm …. Everyday … 541-765-2109 

Cooking hours – 8am – Dark (by Reservation Only)

• Cooking Location 82 Siletz Highway
• Lincoln City, OR   97267
• 541-765-2109
• info@siletzrental.com