5S River Fishing Guide Service 

4.8/5 (36 reviews)
 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!

Gordon Holt

Captain

Gordon Holt

40 years of experience

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Shad Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 15 - May 20
Price for up to 2 people
US $500 
Steelhead Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 2 people
US $600 
Striped Bass Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jun 30
Price for up to 2 people
US $600 
Sturgeon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 2 people
US $600 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Great trip

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

38%

Showing 1 - 5 of 36 reviews
David S.
David S.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Gordon

VERIFIED

Striped Bass Trip on June 5, 2025

 

 David S. recommends 5S River Fishing Guide Service

Donald W.
Donald W.

Sacramento, CA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Salmon Trip

VERIFIED

Salmon Trip on October 19, 2022

Our full day salmon trip happened in mid-October, I wanted to see the river and take my dad out as he was visiting from out of town. We got to the boat ramp around 7am and Gordon was all set up with everything we needed. We headed out onto the water and shortly after we had a fish on! We tried different techniques at multiple locations and by the end of the trip we had a couple 15-18lb salmon in the bag. I would recommend this trip for anyone, no matter your experience level. Its always fun to pull in multiple large fish before noon! The trip was all action and we left very happy about the experience!

Our full day salmon trip happened in mid-October, I wanted to see the river and take my dad out as he was visiting from out of town. We got to the boat ramp around 7am and Gordon was all set up with everything we needed. We headed out onto the water and shortly after we had a fish on! We tried different techniques at multiple locations and by the end of the trip we had a couple 15-18lb salmon in the bag. I would recommend this trip for anyone, no matter your experience level. Its always fun...  

 Donald W. recommends 5S River Fishing Guide Service

Phil L.
Phil L.

Woodbridge, CA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Gordon Knows

VERIFIED

Salmon Trip on August 9, 2022

Tyler 17 (first timer) and I 71 had a great day sharing a sweet slice of life with Captain Gordon. We hooked fish in the earlier part of the day with good action on the rods before losing them closer to the boat. Gordon has a kind, gentle spirit and knows fishing on the river. The boat and gear are top notch. I especially appreciate it's a trip for two allowing very personal interaction and that Gordon takes pride in his work. Five star.

Tyler 17 (first timer) and I 71 had a great day sharing a sweet slice of life with Captain Gordon. We hooked fish in the earlier part of the day with good action on the rods before losing them closer to the boat. Gordon has a kind, gentle spirit and knows fishing on the river. The boat and gear are top notch. I especially appreciate it's a trip for two allowing very personal interaction and that Gordon takes pride in his work. Five star.  

 Phil L. recommends 5S River Fishing Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

John H.
John H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Gordon

VERIFIED

Striped Bass Trip on April 30, 2024

 

 John H. recommends 5S River Fishing Guide Service
4 persons find this review helpful

Salvatore B.
Salvatore B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

Striped Bass Trip on April 27, 2024

 

 Salvatore B. recommends 5S River Fishing Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful

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FAQs about 5S River Fishing Guide Service

What are the trip rates for 5S River Fishing Guide Service?

5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - Shad Trip (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Steelhead Trip (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Striped Bass Trip (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Sturgeon Trip (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with 5S River Fishing Guide Service?

When you book a trip with 5S River Fishing Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with 5S River Fishing Guide Service?

Trips booked with 5S River Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Fenwick/Lamiglas Rods and Shimano/Abu/Garcia Reels)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does 5S River Fishing Guide Service offer?

5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Sacramento River, Feather River)
What fishing techniques does 5S River Fishing Guide Service offer?

5S River Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with 5S River Fishing Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with 5S River Fishing Guide Service include:

  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Shad

Your captain

Gordon Holt

Sacramento, California, United States

36 Customer reviews
Response time 5 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.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Shad
Shad

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Fishrite
Boat type
Jet boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Sacramento River, Feather River

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Fenwick/Lamiglas Rods and Shimano/Abu/Garcia Reels

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

$50 extra charge for 2 adults plus 1 child.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

What’s biting in Sacramento right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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