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Josh Smith Guide Service 

5.0
(3 reviews)
 821 Masterson Place, Crescent City, CA 95567, United States–
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Josh Smith Guide Service 

Crescent City, CA, United States
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18 ft
3
5.0
(3 reviews)
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Josh Smith Guide Service is located in Coastal Northern California and offers to show you a memorable time on the smith, mad, and eel rivers.

Capt. Josh aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! You'll be using light tackle and will be drift fishing. You're looking at 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Salmon, and Steelhead, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be an 18' Willie Boats vessel that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license and applicable punch cards before the trip!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Josh Smith Guide Service.

Josh Smith Guide Service is located in Coastal Northern California and offers to show you a memorable time on the smith, mad, and eel rivers.

Capt. Josh aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! You'll be using light tackle and will be drift fishing. You're looking at 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Salmon, and Steelhead, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be an 18' Willie Boats vessel that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license and applicable punch cards before the trip!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Josh Smith Guide Service.

Josh Smith
Captain
Josh Smith
Popular features
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip – Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 31
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (3)

  • Megan Gingell
    Megan Gingell
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Josh

    Special 8 hours trip for Megan Gingell on March 9, 2025 • 2 adults

    Josh was extremely helpful, it was mine and my sons first steelhead trip, and Josh walked us through everything before we launched and while we was fishing. Would highly recommend.

  • John Krattenmaker
    John Krattenmaker
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Steelhead!

    Full Day Trip – Steelhead on March 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    First steelhead for my son and I! Josh was great. I would highly recommend, absolutely.

  • Louis Carnesale
    Louis Carnesale
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip – Steelhead on January 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    A skilled professional!

FAQs about Josh Smith Guide Service

Josh Smith Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip – Steelhead (8 hours)
Trips booked with Josh Smith Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
Josh Smith Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (Smith, Eel, and Mad Rivers)
Josh Smith Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Josh Smith Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Josh Smith
Josh Smith
Crescent City, California, United States
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within 16 hours
Member since January 2023
Capt. Josh runs trips out of Crescent City aboard an 18' Willie Boats craft. These waters are known for Steelhead and Salmon and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Josh Smith
Josh Smith
3
reviews
2023
member since
~17h
response
Capt. Josh runs trips out of Crescent City aboard an 18' Willie Boats craft. These waters are known for Steelhead and Salmon and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught steelhead in a scenic river setting, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Megan G.
    Megan G.
    Josh was extremely helpful, it was mine and my sons first steelhead trip, and Josh walked us through everything before we launched and while we was fishing. Would highly recommend.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Willie Boats
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 9HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
 PayPal
 Checks

What’s biting in Crescent City right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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