Fish Northern California/Southern Oregon With Tony Sepulveda (907)841-5420 Tony@greenwaterguides.com
Season And Run Timing
September:
Early fall is one of my favorite times of year in the Pacific Northwest. The days are still long and warm but the often cool evenings bring the first fall colors to the hardwoods. King salmon are abundant through the Klamath and Trinity and the first silver salmon begin their accent. They are joined by a healthy run of fall steelhead that include large numbers of 1to 2 pound "halfpounders" that keep things interesting between the larger adults. Fall is an excellent time for the less seasoned angler as the weather is usually nice, and the halfpounders can make for hot action.
October:
By this time the fall colors along the Trinity Valley are in full splendor and the numbers of steelhead and silver salmon are swelling by the day as fresh fish push in. This time of year offers a unique shot at a grand slam of a silver, a king and a steelhead in the same day.
November:
Typically the first rains of the winter greet the northwest and with them come giant kings. The Eel, Mad, Smith and Chetco all become inundated with fish as rivers rise and cool from the low flows of summer. Salmon over 50 pounds are caught every year and are a possibility on any of these rivers. Some steelhead and silver salmon are also present and make for a nice bonus.
December:
Kings are the focus for the early part of the month with thoughts starting to turn towards winter steelhead by the end. Excellent fishing for both can be had in December depending on the year and conditions.
January:
The heart of the winter steelhead season begins. This is the best time of year to intercept fish just entering the rivers. While the numbers of fish caught may climb in the coming weeks the beauty and strength of these fish is at its peak when fresh in from the salt.
February:
Winter steelhead continue strong and we begin to see a mix of fish fresh from the ocean and "runbacks" that have already spawned. This month can produce great action on any of our rivers and conditions usually dictate where we fish.
March / April:
While this month marks the end of our season, it can be one of the best. Usually runbacks outnumber fresh fish but both are still available. The cold winter days have softened a bit and the smell of cottonwood buds remind us spring is in the air. With warm days, good fishing and light pressure March is a great month for one last crack at the winter season.
Season And Run Timing 
