Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff

It’s time to book a trip with Northern California Guide Service. You’ll spend the day with Captain Robert Weese, who has been fishing since he was 5 years old! He began his own charter business in 1985, so you know that he knows the top fishing spots to take you to.

You’ll spend the day on the 2017 24’ Alumaweld Jet boat, powered by a 400 HP Chevrolet engine. This is a great boat to fish the Sacramento River, and will get you to the fishing grounds in no time. Once there, all 6 anglers can begin to fish at the same time, even if they are fly fishing! For those fly fishing, remember to bring your own gear from home along.

On board you’ll find plenty of features that will allow you to fish safely while having the maximum amount of fun, bringing as many fish over the rails as possible. The fishfinder, wireless trolling motor, and live bait tank will all help you have a successful day.

From July 16 to mid-December you’ll be able to target King Salmon. The best time to book a trip for Striped Bass is between April and May, but you’ll still catch some Bass from March through to August. Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout can be caught year round.

Included in the price of the trip is the live bait, which the captain will prepare before the trip. This gives you maximum time fishing for your trophy catch. You’ll be using G Loomis and Shimano rods and reels. After the trip, Capt. Robert will happily fillet your catch for you, ready for you to cook once home.

Children are welcome on these trips and will especially love the shorter half day trips. Life vests are provided for them. Kids under 5 that don’t fancy fishing will fish for free. Everyone fishing will need to buy a fishing license before the day.

Any trip booked with Northern California Guide Service is bound to be a lot of fun. After one trip, you’re sure to come back and fish with Capt. Robert time and time again.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    We could be fishing for king salmon, wild rainbow trout, steelhead, and striped bass when in season.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    The extra time on the water lets you go further along the river and spend longer going after your trophy catch. Year round you can catch Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout. March to August you'll target Striped Bass, and from mid-July to December King Salmon. You must buy a fishing license before the day, and bring your own fly fishing equipment if you wish to fly fish. Conventional rods and reels are provided. Please bring your own food and drink for the day.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This is a great trip to meet other anglers. The time of year will change what you can target. Sturgeon and Rainbow Trout can be caught year round. From March to August you'll target Striped Bass, and King Salmon from mid-July to December. Fishing gear and tackle are included in the price, apart from fly fishing equipment. Please buy a fishing license before the day, and bring food and drinks along.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    For couples who would like to fish with friends you have yet to meet, shared trips are the perfect choice. Target Striped Bass, Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout, and King Salmon, all depending on the time of year. Fishing gear and tackle are provided, except for fly fishing rods. Please buy a fishing license before the day, and bring along your own food and drink.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Don't have a group to fish? No worries, take a shared trip instead! Target King Salmon, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Sturgeon. The rods and reels are provided unless you choose to fly fish, then you should bring your own. Please bring your own food and drink and buy a fishing license before the day of the trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    This is a great trip for families in the morning when the waters are calmer. Depending on the time of year, you can catch Sturgeon, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, and King Salmon. If you wish to fly fish, please bring along your own equipment. For conventional fishing, rods and reels are provided. Please buy a fishing license for the trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $500
    Have a lie in and get onto the water in the afternoon. The season affects what you can catch, but expect to catch King Salmon, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Sturgeon. Conventional rods and reels are provided, but please bring your own fly fishing equipment. You'll need to buy a fishing license before the first line is cast. Feel free to bring along your own food and drink.
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FAQs about Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff

Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - 7 Hour Trip (PM) (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Full Day Trip – Shared (7 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Yamaha 8HP
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (G Loomis and Shimano )
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own fly fishing gear)

Top targeted fish species with Northern California Guide Service – Red Bluff include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Sturgeon

Meet the Captain

Robert Weese Dunn
Red Bluff, California, United States
1 Fishing Report
56 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2019
Captain Robert Weese started fishing at the age of 5 and hasn't stopped since. He began his fishing charter company, Northern California Guide Service, in 1985 and has loved taking people out on trips with the highest commitment to safety, service, and success. He has lived in Northern California his whole life and knows these waters extremely well. He will do everything he can to put you on the fish and make sure you have the best day possible. Interesting side fact, Capt. Robert spends a lot of time with non-profit fisheries research as well.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Sturgeon Sturgeon

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Jet boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 400HP Chevrolet engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Bring your own fly fishing gear

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Yamaha 8HP
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
G Loomis and Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Father\/ Son time before back to school.
Great fish
Fishing with Robert
+7
Angler rating
13
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0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish
82%
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David G.
Fortuna, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2023
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Erik H.
Sacramento, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip, great guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 5, 2022
We went salmon fishing on the Sacramento River out of Red Bluff with Captain Robert Weese Dunn. While it was a cold and rainy...
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Paul A.
Cave Junction, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Father/ Son time before back to school.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2022
Rob is a very knowledgeable guide and we had a great day. Caught several Rainbow and Steelhead. Was a great way to spend a...
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Jonathan N.
Kaneohe, HI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time with Captain Robert

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 24, 2022
Captain Robert has a great boat great equipment and knows the Sacramento River cold.  Couldn’t have asked for a better day...
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Mike G.
Brentwood, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great 1st time experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) on October 2, 2020
The Capitan was great ,  we have never been salmon fishing and realty didn’t know what to expect , He was very patient and...
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