Chase Chinook and steelhead through Oregon’s most scenic river valleys with a veteran Southern Oregon guide.
Flowing from the Cascades to the Pacific, the Umpqua River is renowned for its powerful salmon and steelhead runs — and Captain Jon Geyer knows how to find them. With over 20 years of experience guiding Southern Oregon rivers, Jon combines local knowledge with a relaxed, instruction-first approach. Whether you’re hooking your first fish or targeting a trophy Chinook, you’ll be in good hands on the Umpqua.
The Umpqua hosts both spring and fall Chinook salmon, along with winter and summer steelhead. Few rivers in Oregon offer this kind of year-round action.
Compared to more famous rivers, the Umpqua’s broad channels and lush banks see lighter pressure — more room to cast and more quiet time on the water.
From the North Umpqua’s clear runs to the Main Umpqua’s deep holding holes, Jon knows where the fish stage and how they move with flows and temperature changes.
High-quality gear matched to Umpqua conditions — no need to bring your own.
Fish hard-to-reach pools from a stable, comfortable drift boat.
Top brands and local favorites — tuned to current river runs.
Your catch is cleaned, filleted, and ready for the cooler.
Jon shares techniques like side-drifting and plugging to help you fish better anywhere.
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Phone : (541) 292-6850
Email: fishonjongs@hotmail.com
Guiding the Rogue, Umpqua & Chetco since 2000.
Knows seasonal runs, access points, and tactics that work.
Professional, safe, and dependable.
Families, first-timers, and veteran anglers alike.
Meet Jon at the launch near Roseburg or Elkton for a sunrise start. After a brief safety chat, you’ll float prime runs where Chinook and steelhead stack up. Expect tight lines, beautiful scenery, and plenty of hands-on coaching. At day’s end, Jon cleans your catch and shares a few stories from two decades on Oregon water.
Spring Chinook arrive March–June; fall Chinook and coho run August–November. Winter steelhead peak January–March.
Most trips launch near Roseburg, Scottsburg, or Elkton depending on conditions and target species.
Yes, an Oregon angling license and combined salmon/steelhead tag are required. Jon can help you get them online before the trip.
Absolutely! Calm sections of the Umpqua make it a great option for families and first-timers.
Jon monitors flows and safety daily and will reschedule if conditions aren’t right for a productive day.
