WelcomeTesimonials     "We had such a good time fishing the spring Chinook on the lower Rogue we cant wait until next year."-Lisa

"He put us on the fish every time"-Jed

"Fall fishing on the Coquille was a blast.  My father and I caught so many fish we were tired at the end of the day"- Jesse and Skip

Hot Reels Salmon and Steelhead Fishing Guide Service of Southern Oregon and Northern California provides fishing trips on some of Oregon and Northern California's finest rivers.  We offer guided fishing trips all year round.  Please contact us if you have any question and book your next fishing trip today! 

 

About GeneGene was born and raised in Northern California and has been fishing since he was a toddler. He has spent most of his free time in the outdoors and in the back country enjoying some of the wild and scenic areas not seen by most people. His knowledge goes beyond fishing in most fields.

With regard to fishing, Gene enjoys seeing people's faces light up when they hook their first fish.

This keeps him going stronger and harder and raising the bar to catch fish. Gene has fished N. California rivers for 15 years before moving to Southern Oregon where he has resided for the past 22 years. Gene spends most of his time on the Rogue, Coquille, Coos, Chetco, Illinois and the Umpqua rivers persuing some of the largest, brightest, and freshest king salmon in Southern Oregon.

During the Winter months Gene can be found fishing for steelhead in some of the top rivers in the Northwest. Most of the Spring is spent on California's Klamath river running spinners or on Oregon's Rogue river spinning anchovies for monster King salmon. Time is also spent on the Umpqua river fishing for nice King salmon. Late Spring and early Summer Gene can be found on the lower Rogue river catching late springer salmon and early fall salmon trolling the Rogue estuary. In the Fall he turns his attention to fishing all estuaries in Southern Oregon. In the late Fall he concentrates on the Klamath river for an abundant amount for King salmon.

Gene spends time keeping updated with new fishing equipment and techniques that will help to adapt and catch fish. Gene works above and beyond to fish for his clients so they can go home with great memories and return year after year. He enjoys sharing his knowledge with his clients and teaching them techniques they can use in the future.

Fishing GalleryHere you will find our picture gallery of past custmer's fishing trips with fish in had and smiles on their faces.  Enjoy this picture gallery and then book you next fishing trip with Hot Reels today.  Book a trip >

Oregon Fishing SeasonsFall

October - November - December With the first heavy rains comes the greatest challenge of all... the mighty Fall Chinook Salmon. Enjoy drift fishing on one of Southern Oregon's finest coastal rivers and Northern California. Salmon range from 20-60 lbs. Weather can be a factor so bring your warm clothes, gloves, and rain gear. Don't forget to bring your camera and an ice chest to take your fish home.

Winter

January - February - March Winter run Steelhead at it's finest, a sport fisherman's dream from 8-20 lbs. You will journey through the wild and rugged, to the pristine and breathtaking, as you fish from a drift boat on Southern Oregon's Rogue, Elk, Sixes, Chetco, Illinois, Coquille and Umpqua rivers and in California the Smith River.Come and enjoy a peaceful fishing trip out of a heated drift boat.

Spring

April - May - June Hardest fighting and best eating! Probably the most coveted Salmon of all are the Spring Chinook, 15-45 lbs. People journey from all over the world to do battle on this unique fishing adventure. Covered and heated power boat deliver a memorable trip on the beautiful Rogue.We also travel South later in the spring to fish Salmon on Califonias Klamath river.

Summer

July - August - September The early fall run Chinook Salmon, 20-50 lbs.They are bright, hard fighting fish.We start by fishing the lower Rogue . then we concentrate on most Southern Oregons estuaries for King and Silver salmon . Come and join us for a great summer fishing adventure.

Fishing Guide RatesGene can take up to a group of 4 on his 21' Willie sled boat.

- All rivers in Southern Oregon for fishing is $200.00 per seat for 8 hours or for a half day at $150.00 per seat with a two person minimum.

- Fall and Spring Chinook fishing of the Klamath River is $200.00 per seat for 8 hours with a two person minimum.

- For late Fall fishing and winter steelhead in Gene's Willie drift boat the rate is $200.00 per seat for 8 hours with a two person minimum or a half day at $150.00 per seat with a two person minimum.

Provided Willie/drift boat All gear for salmon or steelhead All bait

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1836 Laurel RdCave Junction, OR 97523

Hot Reels Fishing Guide ServicePhone 541-660-9868