Specialty Guide Service is dedicated to one thing, staying in touch with one of Mother Nature’s finest creatures, “The Fish”. With over 30 years of guiding experience, finding fish is my passion.

Specializing in salmon, steelhead and sturgeon, clients will be able to fish the best locations at the best time of the year for which ever species of fish they are interested in catching. From the novice to the expert angler everyone will experience a day of fishing they won’t soon forget.

Insured and licensed with the Oregon State Marine Board and a US coast guard six-pack license. Fish from a 23ft covered heated sled or a 20ft drift boat that can accommodate 2 to 4 anglers comfortably, with all the bait and tackle furnished. Call our toll free number and book a day for a safe and comfortable fishing adventure.

Thank You
Curt Thompson
Specialty Guide Service

Summer Steelhead
Clients will fish out of Medford, Oregon, on the upper Rogue River. Our summer steelhead run is from July through  November, and they range in size from 3 lbs to 8 lbs, with larger fish being caught. Great fish on a fly rod, try it and you will like it.

Winter Steelhead
Clients will have several rivers to choose from. The Rogue River, the Umpqua River out of Roseburg, Oregon, and the Chetco River out of Brookings, Oregon. All rivers have a great run of steelhead. These fish run 6 lbs to 12 lbs and into the teens. The time to catch Winter Steelhead is January, February, March and April. Don't miss out!

SpringSalmon
These fish run in size from 15 lbs to 30 lbs but it's not uncommon to catch bigger fish. Clients will be fishing the upper Rogue River out of Medford, Oregon. Best months  are May, June and July. 

FallSalmon
These Chinook Salmon are the big ones. They run 15 lbs to 40 lbs and they are capable of reaching 50 lbs plus. Clients will be fishing the middle Rouge River out of Grants Pass, Oregon. The best time is in September.

Sturgeon Fishing
The best-kept secret in Southern Oregon, take on the big ones! Legal size is 42" to 60".  But the real fish run 6-8 and 10 feet long. The place is the Umpqua Bay at Winchester on the Southern Oregon Coast. Times to go are in April, May and June. Get hooked. We did. 

Take on the BIG BOY'S.... If you think  you are up to it

Would you like to catch some big, bright beautiful salmon? I have a great place to take you in September & October where you will have the opportunity to catch both Chinook and Coho salmon right out of the Ocean. Just three hours out of Medford, Oregon on the Umpqua River by Reedsport. Fish the bay where there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the thrill of hooking a hard running, jumping Coho or feel the power of a fighting Chinook.

You will fish in comfort from my covered heated power boat with all the bait and tackle provided. So, if fishing in creature comfort for some of the best fighting fish interests you then call and book your trip early to get in on the best dates available.

Best Times:
September / October