Damn Good Eel River Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in the Eel River are:

• Josh Smith Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in the Eel River: Smith River Steelhead Fishing guided by Josh.

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.

Looking for kid friendly guides / fishing lessons in the Eel River? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in the Eel River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the Eel River.

The most commonly sought after species in the Eel River are: 1. chinook salmon and 2. steelhead.

The most common fishing techniques in the Eel River are artificial lure fishing and drift fishing.

Prices in the Eel River can range anywhere from about $600 to $600, but the average price for a full day trip in the Eel River is $600.

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 fishing in the Eel River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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