Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

GUIDED WINTER STEELHEAD FISHING

A full-service Steelhead trip featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California. Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18’ X 60” Willies Drift Boat.

My goal is to provide current and future clients with an experience they will remember for years to come. Growing up on the Northern California coast I have been immersed with chasing these sea run fish from my early teens to today. My whole goal is to provide you with the best gear, and best opportunity to catch a once in a lifetime fish on the beautiful Redwood lined Northern California rivers.

The boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats. All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip. We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$600.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Josh S.

Independent Guide

A full-service Steelhead guide service featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California. Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18’ X 60” Willies Drift Boat.

The Boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats. All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip. We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.
Thank you for visiting my site. My goal is to provide current and future clients with an experience they will remember for years to come. Growing up on the Northern California coast I have been immersed with chasing these sea run fish from my early teens to today. My whole goal is to provide you with the best gear, and best opportunity to catch a once in a lifetime fish on the beautiful Redwood lined Northern California rivers.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Largest steelhead to date was a 36.5 X 20.5 steelhead on the smith river. Calculations put it at a 20# class fish of a lifetime.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Definitely running some sort of smoker and doing some ribs or elk steaks.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Largest steelhead to date was a 36.5 X 20.5 steelhead on the smith river. Calculations put it at a 20# class fish of a lifetime.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Definitely running some sort of smoker and doing some ribs or elk steaks.

What’s your favorite band?

Douglas Rods

What’s your favorite movie?

Step Brothers

What’s your favorite sports team?

Houston Texans

What’s your drink of choice?

Coffee

How did you get started guiding?

I wanted more time on the river. Friends started giving me gas money to take them. The next progression was to become guiding to maximize opportunity and share these beautiful rivers that I grew up on to new friends.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Hiouchi, California

Areas Fished

Smith River
Eel River

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Smith River Steelhead Fishing

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Willies
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: River Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Willies
Year Built: 2014
Boat Length: 18'
Additional Amenities: Heater, pizza oven, padded seats

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing

Everything Else to Know

You will be responsible to provide valid California fishing license, steelhead punch card, appropriate clothing-rain gear, and meals for your trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.