Damn Good Steelhead Fishing Guides In Oregon

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 steelhead trips in Oregon, and the most popular trips in the area are Umpqua River Winter Steelhead guided by Marcus, Salmon, Steelhead Trout Drift Trip guided by Brandon, and Nehalem Oregon Salmon guided by Caleb.

Our guides in Oregon are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for steelhead in Oregon as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Oregon are drift fishing, artificial lure fishing, and fly fishing but light tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for steelhead in Oregon can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for steelhead in Oregon is $1,080. The average price for a full day trip for steelhead in Oregon is $1,266.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for steelhead fishing in Oregon is fall, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Oregon, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Oregon. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Oregon.