Happy New Year! Sorry for the lack of recent reports. A computer clitch has caused me a few problems. Back to fishing!!! The Steelhead fishing on the Smith is in full swing with plenty of fish in the system. This is by far the best I have seen after the previous two years. The river level has been up and down with the recent storms. The past two weeks we have had anywhere from 1 to 6 hook-ups per trip. Yesterday was incredible, where we landed 4 out of 7 fish with two more grabs in a half day. The fish are still averaging anywhere between 7 to 16 lbs and for the most part scattered throughout the river.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

Happy Holidays! The fish Gods have smiled upon us with the recent rains. The river is producing a nice mix of both wild and hatchery Steelhead. The fish are scattered so far ranging from 7-10 lbs, although we landed a beautiful 15 pounder and lost another of equal size on our last trip. Remember to book earlier for your preferred dates.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

After a very productive Salmon season the low river flows have made fishing difficult. The lower river is producing a few fish (mostly on the dark side), with an occassional chromer. This weeks predicted storms will trigger the Steelhead run. It's definitely time to switch gears and target the metal heads. I have gift certificates available for the Holidays!

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

The Smith River is fishing strong. The last few days have been incredible with easy Salmon limits and multiple hook-ups. This is the best run I have seen in the past two years. A favorable forecast will keep the river fishing throughout the next week at least. If you have been waiting for that prime opportunity to get into these fish, now is the time!

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

The Last weeks rains brought in some pretty good fishing with most boats averaging at least four fish. Since then the river has dropped like a rock and the fishing is basically non-existent. The biggest run is still to come as the majority of the fish are holding in the tidewater and lower holes waiting for the river to rise. It looks like we are due for rain and showers starting on November 18, and continuing for the next 7 days. Once the river rises and holds we should be into some pretty good fishing.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

The recent rain was enough to open the river and fishing was fantastic! On a short half-day fish trip we hooked at least 8 adults and a few jacks. The adults ranged from 18 to 30 lbs and were all mint bright. We definately need as much rain as possible to keep the river fishing. I still have some dates open for Salmon and I am booking for Steelhead which typically starts in early December.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti

It's that time of year again. Salmon are trickling into the Smith River. A few fish have been caught in some of the lower holes in recent days. As soon as we get a good soaking rain this river will be on fire. The Klamath and Rogue Rivers have seen phenominal Salmon runs this year and I expect the Smith will be the same. I still have some bookings available so give me a call and let's go fishing.

Thanks, Don Vecchetti