The California Smith River cuts through towering redwoods and rugged coastal scenery, offering one of the most breathtaking—and challenging—steelhead experiences in the Northwest. Best suited for experienced anglers, the Smith is a quality-over-quantity fishery where we swing flys or run indicators for some of the hardest-charging winter fish on the coast.

Accommodations are available in Crescent City or just across the border in Brookings, and the nearest major airport is Medford, about a 2.5-hour drive away.