Captain
Bill Divens

Member since March 2015 Gold Beach, United States
Background
I got hooked on fishing when I caught my first Brook Trout in the hills of PA at the tender age of 4. By the time I earned my PhD in Chemistry, I had a plan to do what I loved. 25 years in various management and executive positions in Silicon Valley and I was ready to pursue my Salmon fishing passion. In 2004, we started Salmon King Lodge Guide Service in Red Bluff, CA. Later we expanded our operation to Gold Beach, OR. There is simply no better experience than watching my clients catch Salmon!
Techniques
I use whatever method will produce the most salmon. These techniques include: trolling, backtrolling, pulling plugs, bouncing and drifting salmon eggs, and anchor fishing for fast moving Rogue spring Chinook.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Divens

Gold Beach, United States
Background
I got hooked on fishing when I caught my first Brook Trout in the hills of PA at the tender age of 4. By the time I earned my PhD in Chemistry, I had a plan to do what I loved. 25 years in various management and executive positions in Silicon Valley and I was ready to pursue my Salmon fishing passion. In 2004, we started Salmon King Lodge Guide Service in Red Bluff, CA. Later we expanded our operation to Gold Beach, OR. There is simply no better experience than watching my clients catch Salmon!
Techniques
I use whatever method will produce the most salmon. These techniques include: trolling, backtrolling, pulling plugs, bouncing and drifting salmon eggs, and anchor fishing for fast moving Rogue spring Chinook.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(26 reviews)
Gold Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Super fun trip
Salmon fishing with Captain Bill Divens
Salmon fishing with Captain Bill Divens
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
72%
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super fun trip

VERIFIED   2 Person Private Trip on July 7, 2026
Goal of trip was for our 10 year old grandson to catch salmon, which he did. Bill and Greg are pros.ย  Friendly, pleasant,...
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Bruce C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Very good experience

VERIFIED   4 Person Private Trip on March 25, 2026
Capt .Bill was very knowledgable and personable.ย  Even though we did not catch any fish my Grandsons were able to be on the...
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Parrish M.
Anderson, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A couple of pros and cards!

VERIFIED   4 Person Private Trip on January 17, 2022
Captain Bill and first mate River were on time when we arrived for an early start on the Rluge River. The steelhead were running...
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Dana W.
Coos Bay, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Bill

VERIFIED   2 Person Private Trip on August 17, 2022
My son & I met Captain Bill on the Rogue early on a foggy morning in August. A nice smile, & a firm handshake greeted us for...
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Deejay L.
LEE, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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7hr July Salmon fishing the Rogue with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   4 Person Private Trip on July 21, 2021
Before the trip Captain Bill warned us about slow fishing and asked if we would like to cancel. Since we were in it for the...
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