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
Captain
Joshua Kesterson
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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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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.
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Full Day Trip – Striped Bass on May 26, 2025
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Elkton, Oregon, United States
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.
River Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment
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.
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
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
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