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Lost Coast Sports Fishing Report: Smith River & Checto River Action Heating Up!

If you’ve been following the winter steelhead season, you know that conditions can change fast—but for those who put in the time, the rewards are worth it. Over the past week, we moved off the Eel River and focused our efforts on the Smith River near Crescent City, California, and the Checto River in Brookings, Oregon. The results? Some of the best fishing we’ve seen in a long time!

Smith River Steelhead Fishing Report

The Smith River has been producing incredibly well. Despite some extreme weather—including high winds and even snow on the beach—we powered through and found the fish. The silver lining of rough conditions? Fewer boats on the water meant more opportunities for us to land quality steelhead. With lower, clearing water levels expected in the coming week, conditions will be ideal for drift boat fishing and bank anglers alike. Now is the time to book your trip!

Checto River Fishing Update

The Checto River has been holding steady with fair to decent numbers of winter steelhead moving in. The upcoming mild weather should improve fishing conditions as river levels drop and clarity improves. If you’re looking to hook into fresh, aggressive steelhead straight from the ocean, this is a great river to explore.

Weather Outlook & Fishing Conditions

The forecast for the coming week is much milder, which means water levels will continue to drop and visibility will improve. The fish are still on the move, and we expect solid action as conditions stabilize. Whether you’re targeting steelhead on the Smith River, Checto River, or Eel River, now is an excellent time to get out on the water.

Book Your Lost Coast Fishing Adventure Today!

If you’re looking to experience some of the best winter steelhead fishing in Northern California and Southern Oregon, Lost Coast Sports Fishing has you covered. We provide guided fishing trips with expert knowledge of the region, ensuring you have the best chance to land that trophy steelhead.

📍 Locations: Smith River, Checto River, Eel River
🎣 Target Species: Winter Steelhead, Salmon
⏳ Best Time to Fish: NOW!

Contact us today to book your next fishing adventure! The fish are here—don’t miss out!

MicahLost Coast Sports Fishing Report: Smith River & Checto River Action Heating Up!
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fishing on the north coast

The new Dungeness crab season has open as of yesterday, November 4th. Calm seas should give fisherman a great opportunity to harvest crabs, just before the ocean conditions start to change. Rain, wind and swells are predicted to pound the North Coast this weekend and into early next week. Fishing will pick up on  all the North Coast rivers with the predicted precipitation coming our way. Drift boats and power boats will be our tool to chase these world class fish. Our 28′ parker is our boat  to get you out on the crab grounds. We have availability for both fisheries. Give us a call or send us a message for more details.

 

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Fishing Report Sept 10th, 2021

Lost Coast Sport Fishing has been chasing Steelhead and Salmon on the Klamath river for the past two weeks. We have seen decent to excellent fishing up to the high flows as of yesterday and today. Things should get back to business starting tomorrow.  
 
We have availability for the ocean and river through October. Feel free to contact us for more info. 
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Fishing Report 6-3-2021

The past 3 weeks has been filled with weather, fish closures and a well rounded diversity of species. 
 
Pacific halibut is officially closed till next year! As of now it seems the salmon are all south of Eureka, in Fort Bragg and Bodega Bay. 
 
Rock fish and ling cod are still bitting well at the cape, Trinidad and Redding rock.
The ocean is looking rough through Friday potentially, so I will be trolling for spring run salmon at the estuary of the klamath river. We have had limits three days in a row and hoping there will be more to come.
MicahFishing Report 6-3-2021
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Lost Coast Sport Fishing in 2021

Hello and welcome to the new fishing season with Lost Coast Sport Fishing in 2021. Rockfish and halibut will be opening on May first. We decided to under go a mandatory deck and fuel tank removal this winter. That being said, due to Covid, we are unfortunately behind in our project for the opener in may! We should be ready to fish starting the third week of may. We are and have been  taking reservations for:

– Rockfish (May 1st – December 31st)
– Pacific halibut (May 1st until the quota is filled)
– Salmon (July 6th – 31st)
– California halibut, sharks and bat rays (year round)
– Albacore (August 1st – October 12th)
– Dungeness crab (November 1st – 30th)
Please feel free to call us or send us a message for more information.
                                 – Captain Micah Woolworth
MicahLost Coast Sport Fishing in 2021
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