CA & OR licensed guide · USCG captain · bonded & insured
Eel · Mad · Van Duzen
Humboldt County
steelhead fishing guide
Guided coastal winter steelhead on the Eel, Mad and Van Duzen rivers, close to Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville.
Winter steelhead close to home
Tyler fishes winter steelhead on the North Coast from around Christmas to mid-March. Expect powerful, chrome-bright fish, beautiful scenery and expert local knowledge.
This is Tyler’s home water. His passion for fishing began on the Mad River, and time at the Mad River Fish Hatchery taught him where the fish will be. Trips run in the drift boats, with heaters for the hard winter days.
Staying in Eureka or Arcata?
Humboldt County trips are a short drive from Eureka, Arcata and McKinleyville. Tyler confirms the river, meeting spot and time based on flows.
Low flows and closures
North Coast rivers are subject to low-flow closures. Check which rivers are open on the CDFW low-flow page, or just call Tyler.
Also in winter
The Smith River near Crescent City and Oregon’s Chetco near Brookings. See Smith & Chetco trips.
Humboldt County trip info
| Season | Christmas to mid-March |
| Rivers | Eel, Mad, Van Duzen |
| Boat | Drift boat, 2 to 3 anglers |
| 1 angler | $400 |
| 2 anglers | $600 |
| 3 anglers | $750 |
| 4 anglers | $1,000 |
| License | California + steelhead report card |
or call or text (707) 502-6693
From the boat
Humboldt County fish
Client reviews
What anglers say
★★★★★
“Tyler is the best! He makes everything such a breeze. You don’t have to know anything about fishing to have a good time and catch some fish. He’s professional and makes the day so much fun!”
Abiona Katri · Guided river trip
★★★★★
“Drifting down the beautiful Trinity River, we caught over 14 fish of varying sizes and species. His knowledge, patience, and coaching made a huge difference and helped me have one of my most successful days on the water.”
Rebecca Briggs · Trinity River steelhead
★★★★★
“Tyler put us on the fish and did not stop fishing until fish were on the boat.”
Craig Johnson · Guided river trip
Questions
Humboldt County questions
When is winter steelhead season in Humboldt County?
Tyler fishes winter steelhead from around Christmas to mid-March.
Which rivers do you fish near Eureka?
The Eel, the Van Duzen and the Mad, plus the Smith and Chetco to the north.
What happens if the river is closed for low flows?
North Coast rivers are subject to low-flow closures. Tyler watches flows closely and will talk with you about the best river for your date.
Book a winter steelhead day.
Pick your trip and date and book it online in a minute. Tyler reaches out before the trip with the river, the meeting spot and the plan.