California's Eel river is rapidly developing a reputation as one of the great success stories of salmonid rehabilitation. After harboring one of the largest runs on the west coast, harsh logging practices and overfishing had reduced the river to a shadow of it's former glory. With catch and release regulations in place and more conscientiously minded land stewardship practices the Eel River has rebounded as one of the areas top steelhead and salmon producers...[more]
Klamath
The Klamath River has long been a name that resinates with serious salmon and steelhead fisherman the world over. While it's 200 miles of classic riffles, pools and runs have been the spoils over which many political battles have been fought, when your on the river all the controversy is a world removed...[more]
Sacramento
As winter rains begin to subside and long spring days usher in the warmth of summer, striped bass begin their spawning run up the Sacramento River. It's starts with a trickle of fish in late March and by mid April has built to frenzy with huge numbers of fish flooding upriver. When the bite's on it's not at all uncommon to land 50, 60, even 70 fish per boat...[more]
Trinity
As blistering summer heat gives way to cooler fall temperatures, the Trinity River comes alive with fish. The crystal clear water and spectacular scenery of Six Rivers National Forest make for a picture perfect backdrop to some of California's best salmon and steelhead fishing. Late September and October is peak time with good action stretching into November on years when winter rains come late. While not typically known for giant fish, the Trinity offers outstanding numbers of king salmon running 8 to 30 pounds and steelhead running 4 to 12 pounds...[more]
Chetco
The mere mention of Southern Oregon's Chetco River will spark a glow in the eyes of serious fisherman. Just 20 miles North of California's Smith River, the Chetco is a world class fishery for both king salmon and steelhead. A short coastal system, she gathers her waters from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness before emptying into the ocean at the town of Brookings. With a relatively quick clearing time after a big rain, the Chetco is just a couple days behind the Smith and is generally fishable within three or four days...[more]
Smith
The mere mention of Southern Oregon's Chetco River will spark a glow in the eyes of serious fisherman. Just 20 miles North of California's Smith River, the Chetco is a world class fishery for both king salmon and steelhead. A short coastal system, she gathers her waters from the Kalmiopsis Wilderness before emptying into the ocean at the town of Brookings. With a relatively quick clearing time after a big rain, the Chetco is just a couple days behind the Smith and is generally fishable within three or four days...[more]
Ocean
During the summer months Green Water Fishing Adventures partners with our sister company North Wind Charters to bring you some of the best salt water fishing Northern California has to offer. Tony Sepulveda takes the helm of the 28 foot Parker, Fishy Business. Running out of Eureka and Trinidad which puts us on the doorstep of what is arguably the worlds best ocean king salmon fishery. When the bites on in these water it's not uncommon to stack limits as fast as you can get lines out....[more]
