Smith River, Ca Phone :(707) 487-0260 Alaska Phone :(907) 262-3589 Fax :(907) 262-7358 E-Mail: smiling1@gte.net Inquire online by clicking here.

Owner and Masterguide Phil Desautels has established a year-round sportfishing business for Salmon and Steelhead with home bases in Smith River, California and on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Phil leads his crew in its commitment to service. Our guides' on-board teachings and expertise will help you make the transition from your local fishing to the adventures and rewards of river fishing for salmon and steelhead. Our understanding of river conditions, water clarity, water temperatures and currents to the behavior of anadromous fish shows consistently in superior fish catches. Whether you are a veteran of many salmon and steelhead trips or a first-timer, our crew of guides at Phil's Smiling Salmon Guide Service has the experience, and more importantly, the attitude to ensure that your fishing vacation will be the best it can be.

Smith River, California Based Trips Fishing Destinations: Smith River, Klamath River and Mattole River September 25 through March 15 During this time, we are fishing three of the most beautiful rivers in the lower 48. Our salmon season runs from September 25 through Jan 1. Our king salmon run 20 to 30 pounds with several fish in the 40 to 50 pound class taken every year. Our steelhead season starts Dec. 15 and runs through March 15. These fish are wild. They average 8 to 12 pounds with several over 15 pounds as well as the occasional 20+ monster caught every year. The Smith River hosts some of the world's finest steelhead fishing.

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Based Trips Fishing Destinations: Kenai River, Kasilof River and Cook Inlet May 1 through September 15 During this time we are fishing for the largest king salmon in the world, the world famous Kenai King. The fish here average 45 pounds with lots of fish in the 50, 60 and 70 pound class caught every year. The world record is from the Kenai, a whopping 97.4 pound giant! We are also fishing the Kasilof River and Cook Inlet, both of which produce kings between 20 and 70 pounds. Halibut fishing, fly-out fishing and trophy big-game hunting can also be arranged for you.

In California	In Alaska
Phone (707) 487-0260	Phone (907) 262-3589
	Fax (907) 262-7358 E-Mail: smiling1@gte.net

Lodging packages with meals are available on trips 3-7 days. Please contact us for current prices.
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