Damn Good John Day River Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in the John Day River: Columbia Basin Guided Trips guided by Elmer.

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 John Day River? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in the John Day River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the John Day River.

The most commonly sought after species in the John Day River are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. shad, 4. steelhead, and 5. sturgeon.

The most common fishing techniques in the John Day River are artificial lure fishing, drift fishing, and light tackle fishing.

Prices in the John Day River can range anywhere from about $1,050 to $1,450, but the average price for a full day trip in the John Day River is $1,250.

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 John Day River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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