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Winter steelhead · CA & OR
Smith & Chetco River
steelhead guide
Winter steelhead on two of the clearest, most beautiful rivers on the West Coast: the Smith in California and the Chetco in Oregon.
Two border rivers, one winter
The Smith near Crescent City and the Chetco near Brookings, Oregon, are part of Tyler’s North Coast winter steelhead lineup, fished from around Christmas to mid-March.
These are coastal steelhead rivers where timing and flows matter. Tyler watches conditions closely and picks the river that gives you the best shot on your date.
Licenses
The Smith needs a California license and steelhead report card. The Chetco needs an Oregon license and harvest tag. Tyler will tell you which river your trip is on.
Smith & Chetco trip info
| Season | Christmas to mid-March |
| Rivers | Smith (CA), Chetco (OR) |
| Boat | Drift boat, 2 to 3 anglers |
| 1 angler | $400 |
| 2 anglers | $600 |
| 3 anglers | $750 |
| 4 anglers | $1,000 |
or call or text (707) 502-6693
From the boat
Smith & Chetco 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
Smith & Chetco questions
Do I need an Oregon license for the Chetco?
Yes. The Chetco is in Oregon, so you need an Oregon fishing license and harvest tag.
How far is the Smith from Eureka?
The Smith is near Crescent City, north of Humboldt County. Tyler confirms meeting spots before each trip.
Book your day on the river.
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.