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Fall salmon & steelhead
Trinity River
steelhead fishing guide
World-class fall steelhead and salmon on Northern California’s Trinity River, by drift boat, with gear or fly rods.
Steelhead in a beautiful, remote canyon
Starting in mid-September, Tyler targets salmon and steelhead on the Trinity River. Guided trips put you in the best water for wild and hatchery steelhead, using drift boats, fly rods or gear fishing and local expertise to deliver an unforgettable day.
The scenery is part of it: peaceful, remote and full of natural beauty. Wild steelhead are released under California regulations, and hatchery fish can be kept within the rules.
Gear or fly
Long, smooth tailouts invite two-handed casts and swung flies, while pocket water and deeper seams are made for nymphing under an indicator. Prefer conventional gear? The drift boat is set up for that too.
What you’ll catch
- Wild and hatchery steelhead
- Fall chinook salmon
- Half-pounders
- Resident trout
Getting there
Trinity trips usually mean an early drive east on Highway 299 from the coast. Tyler confirms the meeting spot and time before your trip.
Trinity River trip info
| Season | Mid-September on |
| 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
Trinity River 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
Trinity River questions
When is the best time to fish the Trinity?
Tyler starts targeting Trinity River salmon and steelhead in mid-September and fishes it through the fall.
Can I fly fish on the Trinity?
Yes. The Trinity suits both Spey swinging and indicator nymphing. See the fly fishing page.
Can we keep steelhead?
Hatchery steelhead can be kept within California regulations. Wild steelhead are released.
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.