Mike is one of the top Steelhead Guides on the North Coast. His name is synonymous with the…read moresilver giants of the Smith River that enter every winter to the delight of angler's from near and far. Mike also specializes in fishing the Klamath, Eel, and Oregon rivers like the Chetco for Steelhead and Salmon. I've been fishing with Mike religiously every year around New Year's for almost 15 years. He's always put me on fish and moreover, is a hospitable, pleasant, and very professional guy with endless patience and a great sense of humor. If you are a Steelhead or Salmon fanatic (as I am), you owe it to yourself to book some river time with Mike. You will not be disappointed.

Mike was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable, very communicative, and more importantly he…read moreis a good guy. Very happy with the experience! He took us to all the good spots and we got some good sized salmon and a few Steelhead. If I could give more stars then I would. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a good day on the River.

My husband went fishing yesterday on the "'Bout Time" with Captain Rich Signorello and his awesome…read moredeckhand (and son), Matt (first trip was in 2021). The Bout Time holds up to 6, but we were comfortable with 5 guys who travelled to Brookings from Southern Calif to northern Oregon. This time, Steve took the Lighthouse Trip $255 - an all day excursion to the light house, 12 miles off shore near Crescent City, CA. It was a beautiful sunny day with almost no wind out in the ocean. I dropped Steve off at the harbor at 6:15am, expecting to have the ENTIRE day to myself until, at 12:20pm, Steve texted me and said to get ready to come pick him up because everyone hit their limit and they were already heading back! I had just started a reply to ask if he got the "elusive" halibut (just joking), and before I could hit send, he texted me to let me know - YES - he caught a halibut! It weighed 35lbs and Steve said he arms were so tired from landing it, that he could barely hold it up for the picks (I will try to attach to this review later)! I joined them at the boat once it docked and with Matt's assistance, we watched Captain Rich expertly clean and filet all of the fish for us (one guy caught a 5' Wolf Eel, which he shared portions of with the rest of the crew. We haven't tried eating this yet, but are looking forward to it). Turns out that halibut has 4 filets, not just the normal 2, so we gave Captain Rich and Matt of of them to take home. We dropped the rest of the fish (over 21 pounds of Halibut, Ling Cod and Rockfish) at the local fish store in the harbor and they quickly vacuum sealed it for us for the trip home. While waiting for the fish, I noticed that the current retail price of halibut was $32.95 per pound, so I think we got our money's worth on this trip!!! We're here for 2 weeks so Steve has already booked a second reservation with Rich for another fishing trip before we leave. You won't be disappointed going fishing with Captain Rich and Matt - they know so much about all of the fish in the area (really interesting info) and you can just tell, every time they start to talk about the boat and this harbor, they LOVE to fish!!!!

We had a great time on our trip. One of the guests had a medical emergency and the captain handled…read moreit flawlessly. We had a quick stop back at the dock to meet with an ambulance and went back out to limit out. We felt like we were in good hands with this crew and they were very knowledgeable. We did expect to do some deep sea fishing however we had to stay close to shore due to weather however we were grateful to go out as this was the third booking that we made with this company. The first two trips were canceled due to weather.

I have been on charter boats from San Diego to Washington and this trip was my favorite. Start with…read morethe boat. Twin 200 Yamaha, comfortable and clean 26 footer. Very fast, cabin to get out of the wind and plenty of deck space. Captain: Captain Clarence, really personable, helpful, great attitude, and knowledgeable. We had 3 first timers, two of them were 11 year old boys. The boys had a great time and looking forward to going again. The all around experience: We were the first boat out there. We were fishing within 15 minutes from leaving the dock. We limited on fish pretty quick with some real quality fish. He bled out every fish so when it was time to get the filets the fish was so clean. And to top it off he had plenty of shaved ice to keep the fish as fresh as possible. When I come back to Brookings I definitely will go back on this boat. Thank you captain Clarence we had a great time. Thinking about going on a tuna run with this boat.

Great crew, great experience, fish on! You'll always catch with these guys and you'll keep your…read morewhole catch. Enjoy!

The guys were Awesome they were so on top of everything and making sure everyone had a great time…read morefishing has been rough lately but they got us on some great fish and we all ended up catching some! Levi was awesome he was so patient and kind to our kiddos ! I highly recommend them!!

my wife, Pam & I, have fished for over 17 years on the Trinity, Klamath, Rouge & Chetco rivers with…read moreSteve. We go every year & have a great time. From his drift boat to his jet boat, you will enjoy the day. Steve should be on your"Bucket List"

Fantastic!! If you are in Crescent City and want to do some adventuring I'd highly recommend this…read moregroup! Adam, the owner, is great! And he brings his dog along. He gets everything arranged, gets you fitted with the right bike, and sends you out with a guide to get you through the forest on bikes. The guide we had today was Josh and he was very good! ( after biking he added his sweet dog, Annie, to the group for the rafting section!) along our biking he told us some fun facts about the Redwood Trees and some exotic plants! Our biking section of the day was GREAT! It is actually a perfect ride you start on pavement and then you end up on a gravel road with some uphills and some downhill but nothing super steep allowing you to take in the scenery. Can the forest be any more beautiful!! The trees are enormous!! Some have been burned, some struck by lighting, some both!! But they are still standing! After biking we drove to the Smith river where they laid out a great lunch! After lunch we geared up for river rafting down the Smith River, the only un-dammed river in California! It is spectacularly clear! Since we were here in June, the river was not super deep, but we did have some fun rapids and some really nice open spaces that were very mellow, allowing you to take in the scenery! For those more daring there is a stop where you can jump off rocks into the water. The rafting portion lasted about 2 to 3 hours. Our entire day started at 9:30 and we were done around 4 PM. I thought it was a fantastic way to spend the day! I highly recommend them.

Had the best time on a guided bike ride through the redwoods with Josh and Garrett! Thank you for…read morethe mountain biking fun and insights about the wildlife of the redwoods

Mike is knowledgeable and very helpful. Plus, his wife makes amazing scones. On a day where there…read morewere not many fish biting, we caught a 30.6 pound salmon. The biggest fish I've ever caught. I definitely recommend Mike!

Had a great time with Mike, fishing the Rogue River. Personable, knowledgable, and affordable. We…read moredid the half day trip and my wife and I both caught the mighty Rogue River salmon. Mike Roberts Guide Service is a relatively new guide service, but Mike has been around the Rogue River most of his life (I think he was born in Gold Beach). He was fun to be with, provided all the necessary equipment, and gave us a great experience. Give him a try.

I first fished with Phil when he was fresh out of Humboldt State and one of the top young guides…read morefishing for Gary and Bev Lindstrom's Smith River Outfitters in the late 80s. Phil soon started his own business. I have taken pictures of one his clients with a fresh 23-pound Smith River buck steelhead. I have caught many steelhead and salmon on both the Smith and Checto with him. My friend Rod Halperin won a belt buckle for biggest steelhead, a 37 incher, when we fished the Raider Derby with Phil. In the summers you can find Phil in Alaska fishing kings and silvers. I caught a 70-pound king on the Kenai with Phil and on one trip with Barry Brightenburg on the Kasilof Phil found us a dozen hookups on a single stretch as one boat after another went by as we rowed back to the top or put our rod tips in the water to hide the hookup. I know there are guides who know as much about the incomparably beautiful Smith as Phil. I don't believe anyone knows more. Want to have a good time with any guide? Relax, enjoy the ride, do what the guide says, and be ready for the next bite. It will happen.

I have been been fishing the Smith River with Phil for almost 20 years. You would be hard pressed…read moreto find a more experienced and confident guide on the north coast. He knows every inch of the river, when to fish and when to wait, and every method to catch fish. He has accommodated my requests to guide 2 to 6 fishermen, always selecting top notch guides to help out. I would not consider fishing with any other guide on the Smith River.