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Josh Smith Guide Service 

 Alamar Way 1859, Fortuna, CA 95540, United States–

Josh Smith Guide Service 

Fortuna, CA, United States
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18 ft
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A full-service Steelhead guide service featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California.  Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18' X 60'' Willies Drift Boat.

The Boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats.  All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip.

We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.

Join us for a great fishing adventure!

A full-service Steelhead guide service featuring the amazing Redwood Coast Rivers of Northern California.  Enjoy a full day on the water on an 18' X 60'' Willies Drift Boat.

The Boat comes furnished with a heater, pizza oven, coast guard-approved life vests, and 3 padded Fisherman seats.  All rods, reels, and bait are included on your trip.

We cover techniques such as side drifting bait, bobber fishing, beads, works, jigs, as well as plugging rods.

Join us for a great fishing adventure!

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

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2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip – Guided Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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FAQs about Josh Smith Guide Service

Josh Smith Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Guided 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
Josh Smith Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Josh Smith Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Josh Smith
Josh Smith
Fortuna, California, United States
3 Customer reviews
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
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)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
1 person
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Willie
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
Spinning
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.
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 Visa
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.