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04158 Agness Rd.
Agness, OR 97406

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Let's Go

Fishing!

Enjoy Wild and Scenic sections of the Lower Rogue River, with 54 miles of fishing from Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast, to Blossom Bar 22 miles upstream from Agness.

Get ready, your private tour awaits!

With John Carl Guide Service, there's a lot more to enjoy on the lower Rogue River. Guided fishing trips for Salmon and Steelhead, adventurous whitewater tours, scenic cruises, whatever you choose, it's easy, convenient and fun! John Carl Guide Service centers around Agness, Oregon and tours range 32 miles west to Gold Beach, and 22 miles east to Blossom Bar in the heart of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

Let's Go

Fishing!

From Wild and Scenic sections of the Lower Rogue River, all the way to Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast - Your private tour awaits!


With John Carl Guide Service, there's a lot to enjoy on the lower Rogue River. Guided fishing trips for Salmon and Steelhead, adventurous whitewater tours, scenic cruises, or just a convenient way for you to get where you want to go. John Carl Guide Service centers around Agness, Oregon and tours range 32 miles west to Gold Beach, and 22 miles east to Blossom Bar in the heart of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

Let's Go

Fishing!

From Wild and Scenic sections of the Lower Rogue River, all the way to Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast - Your private tour awaits!


With John Carl Guide Service, there's a lot to enjoy on the lower Rogue River. Guided fishing trips for Salmon and Steelhead, adventurous whitewater tours, scenic cruises, or just a convenient way for you to get where you want to go. John Carl Guide Service centers around Agness, Oregon and tours range 32 miles west to Gold Beach, and 22 miles east to Blossom Bar in the heart of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

Enjoy Wild and Scenic sections of the Lower Rogue River, with 54 miles of fishing from Gold Beach on the Oregon Coast, to Blossom Bar 22 miles upstream from Agness.

Get ready, your private tour awaits!

With John Carl Guide Service, there's a lot more to enjoy on the lower Rogue River. Guided fishing trips for Salmon and Steelhead, adventurous whitewater tours, scenic cruises, whatever you choose, it's easy, convenient and fun! John Carl Guide Service centers around Agness, Oregon and tours range 32 miles west to Gold Beach, and 22 miles east to Blossom Bar in the heart of the Wild and Scenic Rogue River.

December – March

Winter

Steelhead 

Average weight 8 to 12 pounds.

 

Steelhead are a hard fighting, acrobatic fish that can be caught in a variety of ways, from rolling bait to back trolling plugs, or just sitting on anchor and waiting for them to come to you.

 

Fly fishing also works well when conditions permit. A great fish for the novice to the expert alike.


March – June

Spring Chinook Salmon


The Hardest fighting and best eating fish we have on the lower Rogue River!

 

Starting up the channel in Gold Beach, the Chinook are plentiful! These fish are caught by anchoring up and back bouncing bait on spinners to a desired length and then just waiting for the fish to strike.

 

Then hang on as we come off anchor and chase the fish down stream.

A truly exciting fishing experience!

August – October

Fall Chinook Salmon

Average weight 20 to 45 pounds. 

Bay trolling works well with these fish, can also be caught in the upper river using several different techniques.


Summer Steelhead

Hard fighters 

Summer Steelhead can be acrobatic and fun to catch! Commonly called half-pounders, these 10 to 20 inch fish can be caught in great numbers using light tackle, fly, or spinning rods.


Silver Salmon

Average weight 7 to 15 pounds. 

Silvers usually arrive in September and are fished for in the bay or in the upper river using light tackle

December – March

Winter Steelhead 

Average weight 8 to 12 pounds.

 

Steelhead are a hard fighting, acrobatic fish that can be caught in a variety of ways, from rolling bait to back trolling plugs, or just sitting on anchor and waiting for them to come to you.

 

Fly fishing also works well when conditions permit. A great fish for the novice to the expert alike.


March – June

Spring Chinook Salmon


The Hardest fighting and best eating fish we have on the lower Rogue River!

 

Starting up the channel in Gold Beach, the Chinook are plentiful! These fish are caught by anchoring up and back bouncing bait on spinners to a desired length and then just waiting for the fish to strike.

 

Then hang on as we come off anchor and chase the fish down stream.

A truly exciting fishing experience!

August – October

Fall Chinook Salmon

Average weight 20 to 45 pounds. 

Bay trolling works well with these fish, can also be caught in the upper river using several different techniques.

Summer Steelhead

Hard fighters 

Summer Steelhead can be acrobatic and fun to catch! Commonly called half-pounders, these 10 to 20 inch fish can be caught in great numbers using light tackle, fly, or spinning rods.

Silver Salmon

Average weight 7 to 15 pounds. 

Silvers usually arrive in September and are fished for in the bay or in the upper river using light tackle.

Fishing Rates

John Carl Guided Fishing provides top quality rods and reels. At the end of the day, John Carl Guide Service will clean and fillet your catch. During your guided trip, Breakfast is available on the boat during spring salmon fishing. Lunch and coffee are available upon request.

Half Day - Approx. 4 hours

1 or 2 people - $300

3 people - $450

4 people - $600

Minimum cost is $300

Full Day - Approx. 8 hours

1 or 2 people - $400

3 people - $600

4 people - $800

Minimum cost is $400

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL

When you call John Carl Guide Service, we will let you know what the road conditions are, lodging information, gear requirements and where to purchase fishing licenses. John Carl Guide Service supplies the rods and reels for the type of fishing you are planning. We also advise you on any additional gear you may want to bring or need for your trip. You can determine how much of your trip is emphasized on fishing. If you want to stop in the middle of the day for a lunch break or take a walk to stretch your legs, bathroom breaks, photo opportunities, it's your trip and our main goal is for you to enjoy it.

 

We will meet you at a boat ramp on the river or a dock depending on where you stay. From there we proceed to fish from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the trip you have planned.

 

In the spring, I will cook breakfast on the boat because we start very early. It's pretty laid back with plenty of time for conversation. Some of the more technical fishing like winter steelhead and fall salmon, I am happy to instruct you on the different techniques used to catch fish. At the end of the day, we will clean and fillet your fish and advise you on fish processing if you are staying awhile.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL


When you call John Carl Guide Service, we will let you know what the road conditions are, lodging information, gear requirements and where to purchase fishing licenses. John Carl Guide Service supplies the rods and reels for the type of fishing you are planning. We also advise you on any additional gear you may want to bring or need for your trip. You can determine how much of your trip is emphasized on fishing. If you want to stop in the middle of the day for a lunch break or take a walk to stretch your legs, bathroom breaks, photo opportunities, it's your trip and our main goal is for you to enjoy it.

 

We will meet you at a boat ramp on the river or a dock depending on where you stay. From there we proceed to fish from 4 to 8 hours, depending on the trip you have planned.

 

In the spring, I will cook breakfast on the boat because we start very early. It's pretty laid back with plenty of time for conversation. Some of the more technical fishing like winter steelhead and fall salmon, I am happy to instruct you on the different techniques used to catch fish. At the end of the day, we will clean and fillet your fish and advise you on fish processing if you are staying awhile.

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