Kirk took the kids and I out on the lake today. Phenomenal fishing. He's got a system down that…read moreputs you on the fish and gets them in your cooler! We will be back!

Two great days of fishing on Shasta Lake with Sac River Guide, Kirk Portocarrero. I personally…read morecaught 180 fish in 2 days and our group of 3 caught 454 fish in two days. Kirk put us on fish and kept us on fish. I highly recdommend fishing with Kirk. Good fun and good company.

I had a great experience getting my open water scuba diving certification! Chandler spent all…read moreweekend going over skills and explaining scenarios to get me ready for my scuba diving adventures. He was patient with me when I struggled with a few skills and helped me stay calm until I could succeed. He is very thorough and made sure I felt confident and we had fun in the process. I highly recommend this dive shop and Chandler as an instructor!

My son and I stopped in to rent tanks to scuba at Whiskeytown. The staff member was super friendly…read moreand helpful. The equipment was in great shape and filled perfectly. The store has tons of water sport related gear and a good selection of scuba gear. We will definitely be stopping by again when we are in the area.

We went fishing with Jeff during the first week of May. He went out of his way to pick us up at…read morethe houseboat we were staying in. We fished for Rainbows and caught some very nice limits. Jeff is a top-notch guide, works the lake well and is always on the move to locate the hot spots. He was a real pleasure to fish with and a real gentleman. Thanks Jeff for a good time! Tom F.

I want to be clear that this review is not about a family emergency causing a cancellation--I…read morecompletely understand that tragedies happen and funerals take priority. My issue is with how I was treated after expressing understandable disappointment over a last-minute cancellation of a Father's Day charter that had significant emotional value and required planning around limited availability. After simply asking whether any alternate guides or solutions were available, I received a response stating they were "extremely disappointed" in me and implying I lacked empathy. As a paying customer, I believe it was reasonable to be disappointed and ask questions. Two things can be true at once: their guide suffered a tragic loss, and their handling of customer communication was unnecessarily defensive and unprofessional. I would have appreciated empathy and professionalism instead of being reprimanded for my reaction.

Aaron is an amazing guide for both fishing and hunting. He works tirelessly to ensure a successful…read moretrip. He grew up in Northern California and has explored, hunted and fished this area since he was a small child with his family. 5 Star!

Flyfishing is a top activity for me. My work week is intense - 60 hour + weeks - and when I go…read morefishing I attack with the same vigor, usually getting my line wet 40-50 days a year. About half to 3/4 of my fishing days I use a guide. Engaging with a good guide not only gives me access to great water but it also increases my fish count and - with the right guide - helps me improve as a fisherman. California, Oregon, Nevada, Montana. I'm licensed and four states every year and hit these State's waters top waters regularly. The guide community in each state is pretty small community. I have spent time with many guides over the years narrowing down to the top view in each state. In California I fish many different water types. From my place on the Fall River, to the wild Trinity, to the mighty Lower Sac and quite a few in between. Over my 30 years of fishing I've created great friendships with guides along the way. And Arian Aaron and Wild Harvest is among the best in the state! The first time I fished with Aaron was well over a decade ago. We floated the lower Sac. I was quite familiar with the river, so to me going with a guide was more about having someone row a boat while I fished then necessarily teaching me about the river. We'll was I surprised. Aaron far exceeded my expectations. Showed me more about the River than I could possibly have learned in a lifetime of fishing with others. From stealthy holes to underwater obstructions to back channel Eddie's, Aaron was on his game and I knew I had found an expert. I have since fished with Aaron on many northern California rivers since with the same experience. Nothing but best of class knowledge and best of class fishing experience. He's super personable and fun to hang with. And believe me, these tend to be long days fishing and with the wrong Guide they can be painful. Aaron makes these days fly by with success on the water and great conversation and camaraderie in the boat. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, I highly recommend Aaron and Harvest Wild for a guide service. But, book early since he has many "regulars" who pre-book him every year.

Best fishing guide in NorCal! Mike and his crew are the best. I had the best time fishing for king…read moresalmon with them and they did not disappoint. I will book with them every year!!!

Mike and his crew are great guys who know what they are doing. Gone out twice, once for salmon and…read moreonce for striper; the river was on our side and the guys knew their way around and fishing was great! Good conversations and I learned a lot from Mike who was willing to share and explain what and why as we fished. 100% recommend to other and looking forward to another trip.

I'm not the most experienced fisherman, but when I went fishing with Mike he made it easy. He was…read morewell prepared with the right equipment, and gave very easy to understand instructions. He took my husband and I to a great spot and the fish were there! I also felt very safe with him driving the boat. I highly recommend Mike Bogue's guide service, and will book another fishing trip with him in the near future! Best day fishing, thanks Mike.

I have fished many times with Mike. Salmon, Steelhead ,Trout and Shad. Mike is a lifelong resident…read moreof Shasta County which makes him uniquely informed and networked with all the fishing information. His North River boat is the best laid out and designed jet boat I have ever fished out of. Extremely confortable and open design makes sure nothing interferes with getting your fish to the boat. Great top of the line tackle makes sure you are matched with the species you are chasing. Myself being left handed he even has the tackle diversity to offer my choice of which hand I want to reel with in both levelwind and spinning tackle. When fishing is tough he knows the secrets to give you the edge on the competition, many developed by him and also local history to keep the day interesting. Great for all ages male and female, he got my daughter hooked on fishing and that gives us something else to share throughout the future. He is honest about the quality of fishing and isn't just looking to take you for a boat ride. He realizes that makes repeat customers and so he can get really busy so book early especially during Salmon season. You can't go wrong and he is always my choice of a fishing guide.

This terrific area of BLM land has quickly become a favorite of mine…read more It's filled with hiking trails among beautiful oak trees, fields of wildflowers in spring, and is situated along the Sacramento River. The Paynes Creek Wetlands are also in this area, which brings a variety of migratory birds. The trails are also dog-friendly and mixed use - I've seen both equestrians and mountainbikers - but very lightly trafficked. Signage is light so I recommend having a map handy. I come here in particular for backpacking. The Yana Trail to Massacre Flat is an enjoyable seasonal hike, and the ability to camp overlooking the river is just plain awesome.

Have only been by once but it was a very nice area to explore. Lots of birds (woodpeckers,…read moreflickers, kinglets, turkey vultures, and the most concentrated amount of spotted towhees I've seen) but it seems I missed the salmon run which brings even more wildlife activity. Trails were mowed paths that were nice and wide. A good variety of trees led to some beautiful fall colors. I have family in the Cottonwood area so this is a short drive away. Very tranquil and quiet. Not sure how much activity it gets but I'll be coming back for sure :). Also, I didn't look for the official rules but I saw someone with a dog and it looks like a good place to walk your dog so long as their quiet and don't disturb the wildlife ;)