CA & OR licensed guide · USCG captain · bonded & insured
NorCal & southern Oregon
Salmon & steelhead
with a North Coast local.
Guided trips on the Trinity, Klamath, Rogue, Smith, Chetco, Eel, Mad and Van Duzen rivers with Tyler Blevin. All gear and bait included.
- McKinleyville
- Humboldt County
- Trinity & Klamath
- Rogue River, OR
Full-day trips from $400
All gear & bait included
Jet boat & drift boats
USCG captain, CA & OR licensed
Beginners & families welcome
Find your trip
Pick your river and your run
Tyler follows the fish from the Rogue in spring to the Klamath in summer, the Trinity in fall and the Humboldt coast all winter.
- Winter steelheadEel, Mad, Van Duzen, Smith & ChetcoChrome-bright coastal steelhead from the drift boat, close to home in Humboldt County.Dec to mid-Mar
- Trinity RiverFall salmon & steelheadWild and hatchery steelhead by drift boat, with gear or fly rods.From mid-Sep
- Klamath RiverJet boat kings & steelheadSummer steelhead, springers, fall kings and half-pounders out of the jet boat.Jul to Oct
- Rogue RiverSpring chinook, OregonHard-fighting springers from the covered, heated jet boat.Mid-Mar to mid-May
- On the flySpey & indicator tripsSwing classic runs with a two-hander or nymph deep seams under an indicator.Klamath & Trinity
- First time outLearn to fishPatient, hands-on coaching from casting to fighting fish. Families welcome.Any season
Local
Raised on the Mad River and the Northern California coast.
Fish with a local
Your guide grew up on these rivers
Tyler Blevin’s passion for fishing began on the Mad River, where as a young fisherman he developed his love for salmon and steelhead. Growing up on the Northern California coast led to a lifelong hunger for knowledge about the native fish in the area.
Time devoted to the Mad River Fish Hatchery gave him the fundamentals to know where the fish will be. Today he shares that with clients and friends on eight rivers across two states, with patient instruction and a fun, relaxed day on the water.
- California & Oregon licensed guide
- USCG captain’s license
- Bonded and insured
- Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen’s Association member
Book by season
Where we’re fishing next
One simple rate for every river: $400 for one angler, $600 for two, $750 for three and $1,000 for four. Book online in a minute.
Dec to mid-March · drift boat
Winter steelhead
Chrome-bright fish on the Eel, Mad, Van Duzen, Smith and Chetco, minutes to hours from McKinleyville.
- 2 to 3 anglers
- Heated drift boat
- Gear & bait included
- Gear or fly
$400 and up
Mid-March to mid-May · jet boat
Rogue spring chinook
Hard-fighting springers on one of Oregon’s premier salmon rivers, from a covered, heated jet boat.
- 2 to 5 anglers
- Covered & heated
- Gear & bait included
- Oregon license
$600 for two
July to October · jet boat
Klamath kings & steelhead
Summer steelhead and springers from July 1, then fall kings and half-pounders from mid-September.
- 2 to 5 anglers
- Jet boat
- Gear & bait included
- Spey trips too
$600 for two
15+
Years on the water
8
Rivers fished
2
States licensed
3
Heated boats
North Coast run calendar
What we’re fishing this month
Tap a month to see which run Tyler is chasing and on which river.
What we’re fishing
Tap a month to see which river and run Tyler is fishing.
| Run | ||||||||||||
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| Winter steelheadEel, Mad, Van Duzen, Smith & Chetco | ||||||||||||
| Spring chinookRogue River, Oregon | ||||||||||||
| Summer steelhead & springersKlamath River | ||||||||||||
| Fall chinookKlamath River | ||||||||||||
| Fall salmon & steelheadTrinity River |
The rivers
Eight rivers, two states
From the Humboldt coast to the Trinity, the Klamath and Oregon’s Rogue and Chetco.
01
Fall · drift boat
Trinity River
Wild and hatchery steelhead and fall salmon.
02
Summer & fall · jet boat
Klamath River
Summer steelhead, springers, kings and half-pounders.
03
Spring · jet boat
Rogue River
The springers Oregon anglers wait all year for.
04
Winter · drift boat
Coastal rivers
Eel, Mad, Van Duzen, Smith and Chetco steelhead.
Warm boats, real gear
Comfortable on the coldest winter day
A Thunder Jet with a springer top and heater, a Clackacraft Big Eddy and a heated Willie drift boat, rigged with Douglas rods, Beckman nets, B&R Tackle and P-Line.
On the water with
Boats, gear & affiliations
Client reviews
What anglers say
★★★★★
“Tyler is the best! He makes everything such a breeze. You don’t have to know anything about fishing to have a good time and catch some fish. He’s professional and makes the day so much fun!”
Abiona Katri · Guided river trip
★★★★★
“Drifting down the beautiful Trinity River, we caught over 14 fish of varying sizes and species. His knowledge, patience, and coaching made a huge difference and helped me have one of my most successful days on the water.”
Rebecca Briggs · Trinity River steelhead
★★★★★
“Tyler put us on the fish and did not stop fishing until fish were on the boat.”
Craig Johnson · Guided river trip
From the boat
Recent fish
Winter steelhead, spring chinook, summer steelhead and fall kings.
Good to know
Questions before you book
How much does a guided trip cost?
One angler is $400, two anglers $600, three anglers $750 and four anglers $1,000 for a full day. A $100 deposit per person holds your date.
What’s included?
All gear and bait are provided. Just bring yourself, your fishing license and a lunch, and enjoy a fun, relaxing day on the river.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. You need a fishing license and steelhead or salmon report cards for the state you’re fishing, California or Oregon. Tyler will tell you which river and state your trip is in.
How many people can fish?
The jet boat fishes 2 to 5 anglers (2 minimum) and the drift boats fish 2 to 3. Larger multiple-boat parties are welcome.
Is it good for beginners and kids?
Yes. Tyler teaches everything from casting and gear setup to reading water and fighting fish, at whatever pace suits you. First-timers and families are welcome.
Can we keep fish?
Hatchery fish can be kept within California and Oregon regulations. Wild steelhead are released. Bring a small cooler or bag with ice for your fillets.
Let’s get you on the water.
Pick your trip and date and book it online in a minute. Tyler reaches out before the trip with the river, the meeting spot and the plan.