From late December through April, Steelhead run in the Umpqua River, offering anglers an exciting seasonal fishing opportunity. These trips typically involve drift fishing with light tackle.
There's a fish with your name on it in Canyonville and Wallace Guide Service will help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Riley is prepared to put you on fish.
Spend the day with Zach Hancock Outfitters and let them show you what makes the fishing in the rivers of Roseburg so memorable! The fish in these waters include Steelhead, Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Lingcod, Black Seabass, Chinook Salmon, and more, depend
This drift boat is used for guided winter steelhead fishing on the Umpqua River system in Southern Oregon as well as the South Fork of the Coquille. Trips focus on seasonal steelhead runs, with locations selected daily based on river conditions and flow.
"Kyle our guide was informative, super friendly, very patient, knowledgeable about putting us right on the fish." — Stephanie,
Paul Hagen's Fishing Guide Service welcomes you to the stunning waters that the Oregon Coast and inland rivers have to offer. Captain Paul is prepared to put you on fish.
"Had a great time with the captain, very impressed with his want to put you on the fish." — Jeffery, OR
Make some memories in Roseburg and go fishing with Gabe Hargate Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these rivers, Captain Gabe can tell you all about them.
For fishing with fantastic views look no further than “J, Standifer Guide Service”! You'll fish the stunning Oregon coast for delicious Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout.
Reel Oregon Adventures is located in Kellogg and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. Joe will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, all to get you on that bite.
Douglas County sits where legendary rivers meet the Pacific, making it one of Oregon’s most versatile angling hubs. Douglas County fishing charters unlock year-round action, from the salmon-rich lower Umpqua to productive nearshore reefs off Winchester Bay. When ocean conditions cooperate, charters target Chinook and seasonal Coho along current lines, then pivot inshore for Lingcod and Rockfish around rocky structure. Many trips also add Dungeness Crab for a classic coastal haul.
Follow the Umpqua upstream and you’ll find distinct fisheries at every bend. The Main Umpqua holds hard-fighting Steelhead and tide-run Salmon near the estuary, while the North Umpqua’s clear water and brawling riffles draw fly anglers chasing summer and winter Steelhead in dramatic canyon scenery. The South Umpqua warms with the season and is known for aggressive Smallmouth Bass that keep rods bending through long summer days.
Stillwater fans aren’t left out. Mountain lakes and forested reservoirs across Douglas County offer excellent Trout opportunities, including stout Rainbows in cold, high-country settings and family-friendly bank or boat fishing closer to town. With launches spread from Reedsport and Winchester Bay on the coast to river towns like Elkton and Roseburg, it’s easy to match a trip to the season and your style.
Whether you’re after a salmon slam, a mixed-bag bottomfish adventure, or a scenic float chasing Steelhead, Douglas County fishing charters provide the local knowledge to time the bites, read the tides, and navigate shifting conditions. Come for the variety—coastal saltwater, iconic rivers, and alpine lakes—and leave with a full cooler and a story worth retelling.
