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5S River Fishing Guide Service

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Garden Highway
Sacramento CA, United States

5S River Fishing Guide Service is the best way of exploring the abundant waters of the Sacramento River! With 2020 being his 40th year as a professional guide, Captain Gordon has been fishing his whole life, so he’ll make sure to show you the best spots and help make your trip productive.

You’ll head out on his 17’ Fishrite jet boat, perfect for an outing with a few friends. It’s powered by a 90 HP Yamaha engine, making it a great vessel for a day on the river. It can comfortably accommodate 2 passengers or up to 3 if the combined passenger weight is below 450lbs. A benefit of going out on a smaller boat is that your captain will be able to give you individual attention and instruction.

Capt. Gordon will have Fenwick and Lamiglas rods, as well as Shimano, Abu, and Garcia reels ready for you, and you’ll be fishing using a range of artificial lures. If you want to take your catch home and make a delicious meal or fill the freezer, the captain will be happy to clean and fillet it for you.

The Sacramento River has a lot to offer when it comes to fishing, being home to a variety of prized species. ‘5S’ stands for the five species that Capt. Gordon targets – Striped Bass (Spring/Fall), Sturgeon (Winter), Shad (Spring/Summer), Salmon (Fall), and Steelhead (Winter). 

Capt. Gordon loves to put his clients on fish! He will work hard to ensure that you have a fun and safe trip on the river. His trips run for a full day, however, it is quite common for clients to reach their catch/keep limit early in the day! There is no need to go on an expensive trip out of state. Capt. Gordon is targeting BIG fish right here in California!!

All you need to do now is pack, book 5S River Fishing Guide Service, and come explore the Sacramento River!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Salmon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 15 - Nov 30
    $450
    The best time for big Salmon is from September till November. However, the early, smaller specimens can often be caught late July-August, as they are faster advancing upstream. The best time of the day to target Salmon is when the sun is not directly on the water. So, this means early morning or late afternoon.
  • Private trip
    Steelhead Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
    $450
    Steelhead trips are the best from Dec till Feb. Captain Gordon will prepare your fishing equipment and also clean your catch after the trip. Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.
  • Private trip
    Striped Bass Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
    $450
    There is an excellent Spring/Summer run of Stripers on the Sacramento River System. Striped Bass are great fighters and can weight over 50 lb! The average running is between 10-20 lb. Captain Gordon mostly trolls for Stripers but there are days when you can even catch them from the shore.
  • Private trip
    Sturgeon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
    $450
    Primetime for Sturgeon is February–March. Fishing is great during the day but even better at night! There are many deep holes on the Sacramento River that hide big spawning Sturgeon. It's not uncommon to get pulled along by a large 8-9' river monster when fishing for fall Salmon. Capt. Gordon targets these fish during the winter months, as river flow allows.
  • Private trip
    Shad Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - May 31
    $400
    Shad is small fish compared to others, don't underestimate it. This fish is a great fighter and fun to catch on jigs with light tackle. Captain Gordon targets this fish in spring. They are bony and not very tasty but are fun to catch and release!
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About the Captain

Gordon Holt
Sacramento, California, United States
12 Customer Reviews
Response time 8 hours
Member since October 2015
I grew up camping and fishing and admired the knowledge and skill of local guides. I purchased a drift boat in 1985 and became hooked on back trolling for Steelhead on Northern CA and Southern Oregon rivers.

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Targeted Species

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

Sturgeon Sturgeon

Boat Specs

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of Fishing

River Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
GPS
Fishfinder

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 3 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

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Customer Reviews

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Scott R.
Lemoore, CA
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Full day with Capt. Holt was an awesome experience

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on September 5, 2020
Capt Holt took my wife and I under his wing and showed us all the intricacies involved with the pursuit of salmon on the Sac...
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Amazing Day with Captain Gordon

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on October 9, 2020
Wow! What a fun day.  We caught some monster fish! Two 40+ pounders! Captain Gordon did everything to get me an my son a great...
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Erin J.
Sacramento, California
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Gordon is awesome!!

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on September 17, 2020
Had a wonderful day out on the river with Gordon! He is very helpful and knowledgeable! The bite wasn’t amazing that day,...
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Full day with Capt Gordy

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on October 5, 2020
We didn’t catch anything, but that wasn’t for lack of trying.  Capt Gordy put us through approximately 40 miles of river. ...
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Bryan M.
Sacramento, CA
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Awesome full day trip

VERIFIED   Salmon Trip on August 28, 2020
The day flew by and we had an incredible day on the water. Already booking our next trip.
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FAQs about 5S River Fishing Guide Service

5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group - Shad Trip (8 hours)
  • $450 per group - Salmon Trip (8 hours)
  • $450 per group - Steelhead Trip (8 hours)
  • $450 per group - Striped Bass Trip (8 hours)
  • $450 per group - Sturgeon Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with 5S River Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with 5S River Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Fenwick/Lamiglas Rods and Shimano/Abu/Garcia Reels)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Sacramento River, Feather River)
5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with 5S River Fishing Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Shad
  • Sturgeon