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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

Steelhead Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Portland

Full-Day Columbia River Fishing

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20 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Lewiston

Trinity River Drift

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14 ft 1 - 2 People From $375
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Lexington

Ice Fishing Lexington

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1 - 4 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Knights Landing

Fishing Trip

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32 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Douglas City

Steelhead In The Trinity River

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18 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in King Salmon

Naknek River Camp Do-It-Yourself

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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

Why should I book a steelhead fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 79 steelhead trips, and the most popular trips are Half Day Salmon Slammer guided by Jarrod, Steelhead On The Salmon River guided by Fred, and River Fishing Salmon Or Steelhead guided by Nathaniel.

Our guides 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.

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 lake fishing, river fishing, and inshore fishing.

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

How much does a steelhead fishing trip cost?

Prices for steelhead can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip for steelhead is $998. The average price for a full day trip for steelhead is $2,833.

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 50 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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Scotty is a great guy and worked hard to catch fish. He was also easy going and friendly to fish with. I’ll be booking another trip soon.

    Rocky G. | December 3, 2025

    Trip: Steelhead Hook-Up

  • ★★★★★
    My dad and I took an 8 hour guided trip on the Willamette. Ken is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and prepared. His equipment is all impressive and well maintained, he carefully explained safety procedures, he also happily shared a lot of valuable information with us about future fishing endeavors. We caught a 20 inch “15 lb” silver salmon. We will definitely book another trip with him, likely for springers!

    Mattias O. | October 18, 2025

    Trip: Willamette River Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    When I moved to Oregon from Chicago 3 years ago, one of the “must do’s” was catch my first fish. Thanks to the instruction and encouragement from Captain Bryan, the fruits of this Labor Day trip resulted in reeling in a 17 lb salmon. I was thrilled. Our final cache for the day-one super salmon and 17 crab. Highly recommend this trip for to beauty of the bay, peek at the ocean, and a great combination of fishing and crabbing. We’ve already planned an ocean Coho trip on return. Captain Bryan was the perfect combination of encouraging, entertaining, and an excellent teacher. Counting the days until we can do it again!

    Kara R. | September 3, 2025

    Trip: Fall Chinook Fishing Siletz River

  • ★★★★★
    The trip with Captain Fred was great! My boys enjoyed immensely as did I ! I highly recommend Fred but I also highly recommend using a different platform, this one charges too much, 15% from the captain and another $72 from the client. $200 is a a quarter of the cost of the trip charge . Airbnb and Vrbo don’t charge that much.

    Andrew P. | September 2, 2025

    Trip: Manistee Salmon Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Robert and his son Connor were fantastic! Our group had such an amazing time and really enjoyed fighting the fish. Thanks for a great time Robert!

    Samuel S. | August 22, 2025

    Trip: Milwaukee Sportfish Trip

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