The recent storms have pretty much blown the river out through the weekend. The good news is earlier in the week we finally started seeing a few more fish. Most boats were able to pound out between 1 to 4 fish each day. The Smith should be in good condition Tuesday the 5th, and hopefully we will see some excellent fishing. I still have some openings in February. See you on the river!

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

This weeks fishing has been fair to poor. Most boats have seen the dreaded goose egg coming up empty handed. My boat has landed at least one fish each day for the last four days, nothing to get excited about. Conditions have been good, but the fish are not there. It could get jump started at any time and I will definately let you know. I still have some available dates in February.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

The new year is starting out a little slow. The river is in prime shape, but I have not seen any heavy concentrations of fish so it's one here and there. Most of the bites have been sluggish so you really need to be on top of your game. The fish are averaging between six to twelve pounds. The big bruisers should be coming any time now. Come out and give it a try.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

Fishing has been fair to good this past week. There are a lot of hatchery steelhead in the river. Most boats are catching between one to four steelhead per trip. Just when you thought it was over the Salmon appear. Today we fished, landing a 46 lb. Salmon (on the dark-side, but a true fighter), a 25 lb. chrome Salmon and two hatchery steelhead. Good day of fishing! The river is dropping and it's time for another shot of rain to get some color and a few more fish. Steelheader's don't wait too long. Now is the time to book your trip with your favorite quide. Everyone will be filling up fast from here on out.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

Fishing on the Smith has been slow. On Wednesday, we managed only one bite. Hank from the Bay area took advantage of the solo opportunity and won the battle landing a bright 48 lb monster Salmon. I will be posting this beauty within the next couple of weeks. The following weekend proved to be a bust. Low water and no fish to speak of. The majority of fish have come through. We will have to see what happens with the next weather system.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

We are finally getting a little rain. The river has been fishing good after the storms. Most of the boats are hooking multiple fish and getting their limits. There are a lot of Jacks in the river. Watching the weather is the key factor now. We need sporadic rains to maintain the river flow. I still have some openings for Salmon. Give me a call and let's go fishing!!

Thanks, Don Vecchetti