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Doug McArthur
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Doug McArthur

Rio Vista, Sjedinjene Države
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
I have been fishing a variety of lakes and rivers in Northern California since i was a kid in the 1970's. I have built my fishing team from a group of family and friends starting in 2001 to fish in local derbies and tournaments. We started out by donating our time to local groups to get kids fishing as well as veterans on the water also. in 2011 I started the guide service to officially be able to take guests out fishing on the lakes. In 2013, the addition of being licensed as a Captain with OUPV (6 pack) credentials for tidal waters was obtained. After a couple of years, I was able to take and pass the Near Coastal credentials for running passengers up to 100 miles offshore as well. My personal and career background includes being licensed as a Paramedic. Having worked both Fire and Ambulance for many years, allows me to be comfortable in handling any unforseen circumstances that may arise also. I pride myself on providing a safe, and fun, family-friendly environment on the boat for a day. Please contact me for a fun filled adventure and let's go fishing!

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  • Elmo Baur
    Elmo Baur
    us
    Kalifornija, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2024
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Ribolov sa Dougom

    Full Day — King Salmon Shared PP • 1 adult

    Имао сам излет са капетаном Дагом 13.10. Јутро је почело тако што нас је капетан Даг упознао са упутствима и мерама безбедности како би сви били спремни. Нисмо уловили ниједну рибу, али је излет био веома поучан и забаван. Провели смо цео дан на води, а капетан Даг је испробавао и објашњавао све врсте техника које користи да би натерао рибу да загризе. Није био недостатак труда разлог зашто нисмо уловили рибу. Иако нисмо уловили ниједну рибу, био је то одличан дан на води уз пуно смеха и размене информација.

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    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam što ste proveli dan sa nama. Radujem se našem sledećem izlasku i nadam se da ćemo imati manje vetrovit dan.

  • Shonoa Ruddick
    Shonoa Ruddick
    us
    Kalifornija, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Sjajan dan na vodi! Prvi losos! Veliki uspeh!

    Half Day AM — King Salmon Private G • 2 adults

    Провели смо невероватан дан у риболову на King Salmon на Делти са капетаном Дагом МекАртуром из Team Mc Fishing Guide Service. Мој колега и ја смо обојица уловили King Salmon од 17 фунти - ово је био мој први улов лососа икада, и то је искуство које нећу заборавити! Страст капетана Дага према ономе што ради очигледна је од тренутка када закорачите на брод. Био је упоран и није одустајао све док обојица нисмо уловили своје рибе. Успут сам научио толико о техникама риболова на King Salmon на Делти - јасно је да је веома упућен и воли да то дели са својим клијентима. Корисничка услуга је била на највишем нивоу од почетка до краја, и цео дан је протекао савршено организовано. Ако тражите водича који је вешт, стрпљив и искрено посвећен томе да осигура да имате одличан излет, не тражите даље. Топло препоручујем капетана Дага и Team Mc Fishing Guide Service - сигурно ћемо се вратити!

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    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam puno na lepim rečima. Veoma mi je drago što smo uložili malo dodatnog truda u tako topao dan sa zahtevnim uslovima za ribolov. Radujem se što ćete vas ponovo ugostiti nekad za još ribolova i što ćemo zajedno provesti divan dan na vodi.

  • M. Keith Corlew Jr
    M. Keith Corlew Jr
    us
    Mičigen, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Ribolov sa Dougom

    Full Day — Delta Stripers Private G • 1 adult

    Kapetan Dag je bio odlučan da nas dovede do ribe koja se hrani! Trollovali smo, džigovali i sidrili! Bio je spreman da uradi šta god je bilo potrebno bez nametanja unapred određene metode. Završio sam dan sa 7 stripera i 4 soma!! Hvala ti Dage što si me vodio do mog cilja - da ulovim ribu u svih 50 država! Hvatanje stripera u delti je već neko vreme bio cilj. Nadam se da ćemo se videti u Mičigenu, samo mi daj do znanja koju vrstu biraš, mi ćemo to ostvariti. Kapetan Dag je bio izuzetan vodič - veština, znanje, prijatnost, smisao za humor, fleksibilnost! Toplo preporučujem tim Mcfishing za vaše iskustvo ribolova u delti! Takođe, bila je sparnih 102° i i dalje smo bili uspešni

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    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam što ste me izabrali da ispunim vaš poduhvat. Meni to uopšte nije izgledalo kao posao, bilo je kao da pecam sa starim prijateljem, iako se nikada nismo sreli pre toga. Upravo zbog toga volim da vodim ljude u ribolov – da uživam u vremenu na vodi sa dobrim ljudima i stvaram uspomene koje traju ceo život. Nadam se da ćete se jednog dana vratiti u Kaliforniju na još jedan izlet, i da neće biti 102° sa temperaturom vode od 74°, lol. Ali, kao što kaže moja deviza – Kapetane, neka se desi! Tako sam srećan što smo uspeli da ispunimo vaš poduhvat, a sada je vreme da ja dođem kod vas i naučim neke nove tehnike ribolova u vašem kraju. Još jednom hvala što ste me izabrali da ovo ostvarim.

  • Richard Woo
    Richard Woo
    us
    Oregon, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Najljubazniji i najprijatelniji ribolovni vodič

    Full Day — Delta Stripers Shared PP - 9:00 AM • 1 adult

    Kapetan Dag i prvi oficir Skot su bili od pomoći i prijatni. Pokretali su zanimljive teme za razgovor. Upecao sam jednog Striped Basa, ali mi je pobegao – verovatno je ionako bio premali za zadržavanje. Ribolov tog dana nije bio dobar... čak ni drugi čamac sa ribolovcima s kojima smo razgovarali nije ništa ulovio. Najvažnije... odlično sam se proveo..! Preporučio bih vam njihove usluge. Svakako ću ponovo ići na ribolov s njima..

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    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam što ste danas popodne izašli sa nama na vodu. Bio je to zabavan dan na vodi uz mnogo lepih razgovora. Radujemo se vašoj sledećoj poseti i ribolovu sa nama.

  • Nathan Attaway
    Nathan Attaway
    Član od 2026
    5.0

    Lov na prugastog basa na California Delta

    Full Day — Delta Stripers Shared PP

    Smatram sebe iskusnim i upućenim ribolovcem, jer sam većinu svog života proveo uživajući u raznim vrstama ribolova. Od jezera i potoka u Rokijima i Sierra Nevadama, gde sam lovio autohtone vrste pastrmke, do bacanja varalica u ribnjacima Gold Countyja u nadi da ću se uhvatiti u koštac sa prolećnim smuđem ili Crappiejem, pa sve do trollinga u oceanu za kraljevskog lososa. Mogu slobodno reći da znam kako se rukuje štapom i mašinicom. Tokom svojih putovanja, sreo sam samo nekolicinu onih koji prirodu posmatraju na sličan način kao ja. Živimo u doba tehnologije, gde je lako upasti u zamku tuđih mišljenja i pretvoriti ovaj sport u toliko kompetitivnu aktivnost da je postao više statusni simbol i prilika za prodaju opreme, nego uživanje u lepom danu na vodi. Taj dan sam počeo da pecam sa čovekom i njegova dva mlada sina, koje nikada nisam sreo, a dok smo napustili pristanište, već smo bili prijatelji. Naučio sam nekoliko novih trikova koji će mi pomoći da budem uspešniji u lovu prugastog basa i povratio nadu da još uvek postoje ljudi koji uživaju u celokupnom iskustvu dobrog dana na vodi — a ne samo kada mašinica počne da vrišti dok se na kraju linije bori pravi grdosija, čega smo, inače, i mi imali naše pravo. Kapetane McArthur, hvala vam što ste me primili u posadi u poslednjem trenutku i što ste nam svima priredili sjajan dan. Hvala vam što pokazujete sledećoj generaciji sportskih ribolovaca o čemu se zapravo radi. Toplo preporučujem rezervaciju izleta!

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    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Hvala vam što ste se pridružili i popunili mesto, te proveli dan sa porodicom koja se nedavno doselila u ovaj kraj. Radujem se novoj avanturi na vodi i nadam se da ćete nam se uskoro ponovo pridružiti.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Adult angler proudly holding a large fish aboard a fishing boat on a sunny lake.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Water temps down to 67° and allot less weeds in the water than a few days ago. We started off trolling the incoming tide and hooked up on the first 2 passes. We ran 2 more passes and headed further downstream. We managed to hook another one that made it right next to the boat and popped off right before we could get the net under it. The size of the last one was easily past 20 pounds. Our first 2 fish were 5 and 10 pounds each. The cooler weather is coming, the water temps are still coming down. We still have about 2 months left of this Fall Salmon season and would be happy to have you out for a day on the boat.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Solo angler holding a large redfish aboard a boat in a calm marsh waterway, with tackle and a cooler visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Denis G.
    Denis G.
    Даг, капетан је веома добро познавао подручје, знао је где треба ићи да се улови риба, једноставно обожава риболов, али пре свега био је невероватно пријатан и потрудио се да се сјајно проведемо. На крају нам је деловао више као пријатељ него само као капетан кога смо упознали тог дана. И да, уловили смо огромног лососа. Топло препоручујем Дага
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Angler proudly displaying a large Lingcod on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Water temps are still warm in our area. Just under 69° today and the weather is still hot out pushing 100°. We managed to hook up a 24.8 pound king salmon on our half day trip on the river today. There are fresh fish moving in every day, and once the water temps start falling even more, the bite will continue to improve.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Happy angler holding a large Salmon while fishing on a scenic river, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Another beautiful day on the river chasing king salmon. We had to find a nice salmon before our guest had to catch his plane home to China. We did just that and on the first pass of the morning. 13.35 pounds on the Scorpion Salmon Spinners I designed years ago for Shasta Tackle. They are still catching fish on the Sacramento River. Water temps are down around 67° and with this weekend being the Rio Vista Striper Festival and Derby, it will be busy on the water. We are booked all weekend but have some open days this coming week.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon while weighing it aboard a fishing boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Siyue W.
    Siyue W.
    Провео сам се одлично пецајући са капетаном. Уловио сам лепу рибу, а капетан је био од велике помоћи током целог излета. Такође ми је очистио и припремио рибу након тога, што сам заиста ценио. Све у свему, забавно и пријатно искуство.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaMackenson, Kalifornija
    Three anglers waving from the side of a fishing boat, showcasing a friendly atmosphere on the water.
    Cary C.
    Cary C.
    Ljubazan kapetan, fleksibilno vreme polaska, čist i udoban brod! Odlično za malu grupu.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Angler proudly displaying a large Chinook Salmon aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Started out the morning on the outgoing tide ending it's run. Dropped 4 rods into troll scorpion salmon spinners and as I was dropping the 4th rod in, as soon as it hit the bottom, fish on! First fish was over 9 pounds and came into the net quickly. We reset after finishing the troll pattern and ran another upstream set. Same color lures, same upstream troll and boom! Second fish on for the morning. 21 plus pound king salmon to the net. We ran another couple troll lines and ended the 4 hours on the water with just over 30 lbs for the 2 fish. Guests today and myself had prior afternoon commitments, so we all had to head back to land. Water temps about 67° in Rio Vista area of the Sacramento River today. With the continued temps falling and full moon approaching, we should be seeing more of these big fish move into the system.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Young angler proudly holding a large salmon aboard a trolling fishing boat on a calm inland waterway.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Micah L.
    Micah L.
    Kapetan Dag je bio odličan domaćin, sjajan sa mojim sinom od 10 godina! Ugrizi su bili retki, ali Kapetan je pobrinuo da moj sin ulovi svog prvog Lososa na svoj rođendan. Čamac je bio odličan, oprema je bila sjajna i čak nam je isfiletirao ulov! Hvala ti, Kapetane Dage, na sjajnom danu na vodi.
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    Young angler proudly holding a large trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    10th birthday trip today on board. Water temps are just under 67° in the mornings and up to 69° in the afternoon. We were able to get away from the 100 plus boats that weren't catching anything from what we saw. When it's super busy on the water, we move away from the fleet and find our own clean water. This King came on the original Shasta tackle Scorpion Salmon Spinners we developed over a decade ago. With water temps cooling a little more each week, we are getting into the prime time for these dime bright salmon coming into the lower river. There is still some hyacinth and witches hair grass in the rivers and we have been moving around to get away from that stuff in the areas we are fishing. Book a trip and let's get on some great looking fish!
  • Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta
    Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – DeltaRio Vista, Kalifornija
    A large cargo ship passing under a bridge, showcasing the maritime environment.
    Tara D.
    Tara D.
    Posada je donela picu i kolačiće na brodu za 11. rođendan blizanaca. Iznad svakog očekivanja. Nezaboravno iskustvo. Hvala

Šta se peca sa Team Mc Fishing Guide Service – Delta u Rio Vista

Činuk je napustio scenu, a brancini se povlače u dublje vode. Ribolov jesetri se pojačava u ovo doba godine. Pecanje pastrmki je u najboljem periodu, tako da ne propustite priliku.

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Fishing reports

Adult angler proudly holding a large fish aboard a fishing boat on a sunny lake.

Trolling Yields 5, 10 & 20lb Salmon

okt 12, 2026 • Rio Vista
Water temps down to 67° and allot less weeds in the water than a few days ago. We started off trolling the incoming tide and hooked up on the first 2 passes. We ran 2 more passes and headed further downstream. We managed to hook another one that made it right next to the boat and popped off right before we could get the net under it. The size of the last one was easily past 20 pounds. Our first 2 fish were 5 and 10 pounds each. The cooler weather is coming, the water temps are still coming down. We still have about 2 months left of this Fall Salmon season and would be happy to have you out for a day on the boat.
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A group of four anglers waving from the deck of a sleek fishing boat, showcasing a fun day on the water.

24.8 lb King Salmon Hooked on Half-Day R

okt 5, 2026 • Rio Vista
Water temps are still warm in our area. Just under 69° today and the weather is still hot out pushing 100°. We managed to hook up a 24.8 pound king salmon on our half day trip on the river today. There are fresh fish moving in every day, and once the water temps start falling even more, the bite will continue to improve.
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A group of anglers celebrating their catch on a fishing boat, showcasing a large fish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

13.35 lb King Salmon on Scorpion Spinner

okt 1, 2026 • Rio Vista
Another beautiful day on the river chasing king salmon. We had to find a nice salmon before our guest had to catch his plane home to China. We did just that and on the first pass of the morning. 13.35 pounds on the Scorpion Salmon Spinners I designed years ago for Shasta Tackle. They are still catching fish on the Sacramento River. Water temps are down around 67° and with this weekend being the Rio Vista Striper Festival and Derby, it will be busy on the water. We are booked all weekend but have some open days this coming week.
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A large trout caught and displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing the catch of the day.

Two Kings to 21+ lbs on Upstream Troll

sep 25, 2026 • Rio Vista
Started out the morning on the outgoing tide ending it's run. Dropped 4 rods into troll scorpion salmon spinners and as I was dropping the 4th rod in, as soon as it hit the bottom, fish on! First fish was over 9 pounds and came into the net quickly. We reset after finishing the troll pattern and ran another upstream set. Same color lures, same upstream troll and boom! Second fish on for the morning. 21 plus pound king salmon to the net. We ran another couple troll lines and ended the 4 hours on the water with just over 30 lbs for the 2 fish. Guests today and myself had prior afternoon commitments, so we all had to head back to land. Water temps about 67° in Rio Vista area of the Sacramento River today. With the continued temps falling and full moon approaching, we should be seeing more of these big fish move into the system.
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Young angler proudly holding a large trout while fishing on a sunny day.

Dime-Bright King Salmon on Spinners

sep 23, 2026 • Rio Vista
10th birthday trip today on board. Water temps are just under 67° in the mornings and up to 69° in the afternoon. We were able to get away from the 100 plus boats that weren't catching anything from what we saw. When it's super busy on the water, we move away from the fleet and find our own clean water. This King came on the original Shasta tackle Scorpion Salmon Spinners we developed over a decade ago. With water temps cooling a little more each week, we are getting into the prime time for these dime bright salmon coming into the lower river. There is still some hyacinth and witches hair grass in the rivers and we have been moving around to get away from that stuff in the areas we are fishing. Book a trip and let's get on some great looking fish!
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Salmon at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

River Kings: 17 lb Salmon Saved

sep 8, 2026 • Rio Vista
Water temps are still in the 67° range. We spent the day looking for pods of Salmon pushing up the river. Normally the incoming tide is our favorite time to catch them. Today at the very end of the incoming, we found the best school of the day. We dropped on them and within 15 minutes, we landed 2 of these 17 pound Salmon. They are coming in better and better every week with the dropping water temps. We will be fishing on the river for King Salmon until December 16th when the season closes.
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