Kesterson Guide Service 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 Oregon 138 20029, Elkton, OR 97436, United States

Josh grew up on the Umpqua river and has been fishing his home waters for over 30 years.
He has been guiding for over 12 years and its no secret that he loves being on the water.

Captain Josh offers fishing trips for Smallmouth Bass, Winter Steelhead, Striped Bass, American Shad, Chinook and Coho Salmon.

This is a family friendly fishing experience for all ages from either a 17' Pavati drift boat or 24' North River Scout. Both are very comfortable.

From casting for Striped Bass or Salmon to Anchor fishing for Spring Chinook. It’s hard to have a bad day on the Umpqua River.

Josh is a very easy going guide that is always happy to meet new clients and returning ones regularly become friends.

Things to remember for your trip
Snacks
Fishing license
Salmon/steelhead tag
Rain gear or sunscreen
Alcohol is allowed in moderation

Joshua Kesterson

Captain

Joshua Kesterson

15 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 15
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Spring Chinook
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 20 - May 20
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Drift Boat
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 20 - Nov 15
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Smallmouth Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 20 - Oct 31
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Shad and Smallmouth
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Jun 10
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Winter Steelhead
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Dec 10 - Mar 31
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Striped Bass
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 15
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US $825 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Bay Salmon Trolling
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 15
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US $825 
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

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John A.
John A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day

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Full Day Trip – Smallmouth Bass on August 13, 2025

Josh is a fine guide who grew up on the Umpqua and knows it like the back of his hand. This smallmouth trip was a birthday present for with my 13 year old grandson (our second with Josh) and was a delight. Josh is personable, professional, and patient. As the father of a young child, he does a marvelous job with kids encouraging them and teaching the joys of fishing.

Josh is a fine guide who grew up on the Umpqua and knows it like the back of his hand. This smallmouth trip was a birthday present for with my 13 year old grandson (our second with Josh) and was a delight. Josh is personable, professional, and patient. As the father of a young child, he does a marvelous job with kids encouraging them and teaching the joys of fishing.  

 John A. recommends Kesterson Guide Service

Shanelle H.
Shanelle H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Joshua

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Striped Bass on May 26, 2025

Thank you!

Thank you!  

 Shanelle H. recommends Kesterson Guide Service

FAQs about Kesterson Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Kesterson Guide Service?

Kesterson Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $440 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Smallmouth Bass (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Drift Boat (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Shad and Smallmouth (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Smallmouth Bass (8 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Spring Chinook (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Winter Steelhead (8 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Bay Salmon Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $825 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Striped Bass (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Kesterson Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Kesterson Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Kesterson Guide Service?

Trips booked with Kesterson Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Kesterson Guide Service offer?

Kesterson Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Kesterson Guide Service offer?

Kesterson Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Kesterson Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Kesterson Guide Service include:

  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Shad

Your captain

Joshua Kesterson

Elkton, Oregon, United States

2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2024

Capt. Joshua grew up on a mostly secluded 18 mile stretch of the Umpqua river known as ‘The Loop’ where the views are unmatched the fishing is often awesome and other boats arent very common. Most of the trips offered with Josh are on this peaceful secluded stretch of water.

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

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.

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

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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