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Steelhead Fishing Guides
Cowlitz River Adventures
Inshore, Nearshore, River in Lincoln City
Spring Chinook Fishing Siletz River
Walk/wade Or Float Trip
Smith River Steelhead Fishing
Salmon Hook-Up
Naknek River Camp Deluxe Package
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip
What are the best steelhead fishing trips?
The best steelhead fishing trips are:
Why should I book a steelhead fishing trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 98 steelhead trips, and the most popular trips are Montesano Fishing guided by Jared, Epic Private Water Steelhead guided by Kurt, and Chinook Salmon Fishing Siletz River guided by Bryan.
Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4514 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.
Looking for kid friendly steelhead guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly steelhead guides.
What types of steelhead fishing trips are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for steelhead as well as river fishing, lake fishing, and inshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and trolling but drift fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.
How much does a steelhead fishing trip cost?
Prices for steelhead can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for steelhead is $813. The average price for a full day trip for steelhead is $2,956.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
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.
What month is best for steelhead fishing?
The most popular season for steelhead fishing is fall, and most anglers book their trips 54 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license for steelhead and what are the bag limits for steelhead?
See here for more information on steelhead fishing licenses, steelhead bag limits, and fishing season regulations for steelhead. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right steelhead rules and regulations.
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- Algoma, WI
- Altmar, NY
- Astoria, OR
- Bend, OR
- Beulah, MI
- Brethren, MI
- Brookings, OR
- Brothers, OR
- Central Park, WA
- Chicago, IL
- Cleveland, OH
- Conneaut, OH
- Douglas City, CA
- Eugene, OR
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- Fair Haven, MI
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- Garibaldi, OR
- Geneva, OH
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- Lincoln City, OR
- Lorain, OH
- Manistee, MI
- Milwaukee, WI
- Montesano, WA
- Muskegon, MI
- Newaygo, MI
- Peru, NY
- Portland, OR
- Riggins, ID
- Roseburg, OR
- Scappoose, OR
- Shady Cove, OR
- Siletz, OR
- South Haven, MI
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- St. Joseph, MI
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Other Fishing Species
- Arctic Char
- Atlantic Salmon
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Burbot
- Channel Catfish
- Chinook Salmon
- Chum Salmon
- Coho Salmon
- Crab
- Crappie
- Flathead Catfish
- Freshwater Drum
- Lake Trout
- Largemouth Bass
- Muskie
- Northern Pike
- Perch
- Pink Salmon
- Rainbow Trout
- Sheepshead
- Smallmouth Bass
- Sockeye Salmon
- Striped Bass
- Sturgeon
- Walleye
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