
Steelhead Fishing
Winter Steelhead fishing on the Umpqua River using side drifting, bobber dogging, and back trolling Mag-lips.

Guide Service · Fishing

Jody Smith Guide Service offers fishing and hunting trips throughout Oregon's Umpqua River region and coastal bays. Fishing trips target Spring Chinook (March–June) and Winter Steelhead on the Umpqua River near Elkton using techniques including top back trolling, anchor fishing, side drifting, and bobber dogging. Fall Chinook trolling runs June through September in the bays of the Umpqua, Coos, and Siuslaw rivers with spinners and herring. Seasonal trips include American Shad on the Umpqua (April–May) and Sturgeon out of Astoria in June aboard a 25' Riverwild accommodating up to 6 people. Smallmouth bass catch-and-release trips operate year-round on the Umpqua from 18' driftboats with gear provided. Big game hunting includes Roosevelt Elk, Blacktail and Mule Deer by rifle or archery, spring and fall bear hunts, and turkey hunting April 15–May on private property. Jody Smith was born and raised in Elkton and brings lifetime experience fishing and hunting the Umpqua River.
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Winter Steelhead fishing on the Umpqua River using side drifting, bobber dogging, and back trolling Mag-lips.

American Shad fishing trips on the Umpqua River between April and May, targeting these small tarpon-like fish.

Spring Chinook fishing on the Umpqua River near Elkton using top back trolling plugs or anchor fishing with anchovies, plugs, or spinners from March to June.

Trolling for Fall Chinook in the bays of the Umpqua, Coos, and Siuslaw rivers using spinners and herring from June through September.

Sturgeon fishing trips departing from Astoria in June, accommodating up to 6 people aboard a 25' Riverwild boat.
Elkton, Oregon






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