What is included in the charter?

The guide's expertise, local water access under a special-use permit, and usually basic terminal tackle like flies or leaders—confirm details when you book.

What is the group size and minimum age?

Trips are limited to up to two anglers; the minimum age is 8 years old.

How long is a typical trip and when do you start?

Charters run about eight hours; exact start times vary by season and river conditions and will be confirmed before your trip.

Are steelhead limits different on this trip?

The limit is two steelhead per person; follow state regulations and the guide's instructions on handling and reporting.

Do I need prior experience to join?

No prior experience is required, but basic casting and the ability to wade safely will make the day more productive.

Can I keep fish and bring them home?

Yes within the two-steelhead-per-person limit; check current state rules for size and seasonal restrictions and discuss handling with your guide.

Perch: Winter Steelhead on the Umpqua - Roseburg Guided Charters | Fishing | Guided Tour

On a cold winter morning in the Umpqua Valley, eight hours can change your definition of a fishing day. Perch runs guided winter steelhead trips out of Roseburg, Oregon, into the North and South Umpqua River systems-the rivers that make the valley famous among West Coast anglers. The North Umpqua is a gravel-bottomed, canyon-threaded river where wild winter steelhead that can push twenty-pound fish are part of the local lore; the South Umpqua complements it with a robust hatchery program that boosts anglers' odds of bringing fish home. This guided charter accepts up to two anglers per trip, and is built around low-impact, high-focus fishing: single-day, eight-hour departures tailored to changing light, flows, and seasonal runs. Guides operate under a special-use permit authorized by the Umpqua National Forest, which means access to carefully managed takes and river reaches most self-guided anglers never see. A hard regulation to remember: the limit is two steelhead per person; plan your keep-or-release decisions before the net leaves the water. What makes Perch stand out for visitors to the Umpqua is its winter emphasis and small-group format. Winter steelhead fishing is technical-read currents, set drift, and present flies or lures through narrow holding water-but the compact team size lets a guide concentrate on presentation and timing, often moving between North and South forks to match hatchery returns and wild runs. The rivers themselves are a study in geological contrast: basalt and volcanic bedrock give way to gravel bars and deep tail-outs where big steelhead stage; riparian alder and Douglas-fir line the banks and occasional river otter are visible between casts. Practical details matter here: trips are eight hours long, the minimum age is eight, and bookings typically hinge on river levels and sunrise. Guides will confirm start times ahead of your charter. Expect to wade, to work a rod from shore, and to rely on the guide's reading of water and drift. Bring a valid Oregon fishing license; leaders, tippet, and local flies are usually part of the guide's kit but verify before you go. For travelers based in Roseburg, a day on the Umpqua is a crisp, elemental experience-part angling school, part wilderness pilgrimage-where winter becomes the primary season. Whether you're chasing a trophy wild steelhead or chasing the rhythm of a hatchery return, this intimate, permit-backed charter gives you a front-row seat to some of Oregon's most productive steelhead water. Bookings are limited to two anglers and often fill quickly in peak winter runs; communicating gear, physical limits, and conservation preferences with your guide ahead of time makes for a safer, more successful day on the river. Expect variable weather, sticky mud, and unforgettable strikes redefine what a winter fishing day feels like.

About Northwest Oregon Outfitters & Guide Services

Northwest Oregon Outfitters & Guide Services is a Roseburg, Oregon-based fishing outfitter that organizes guided saltwater and freshwater trips along the Oregon coast and Umpqua Valley. The company offers a range of trips including halibut, rockfish, lingcod, salmon, crabbing, shad, smallmouth bass, perch and winter steelhead excursions from Winchester Bay and nearby harbors to river systems in the Umpqua Valley. Guides emphasize safe, regulated fishing experiences that follow Oregon fishery rules and local size limits.

Trips accommodate anglers of varying skill levels, with options for short bay trips, full-day ocean charters, nearshore rockfish and lingcod trips, and river-based steelhead and salmon outings. Deep-water halibut trips and halibut/rockfish combo trips target the productive sandy and structured grounds off the coast, while salmon trips range from protected bay water outings to open ocean Chinook and Coho charters. Crabbing trips include hands-on instruction about pot setting and catch sorting.

Local knowledge of Winchester Bay, Umpqua rivers, and regional tide and weather patterns supports route planning and fish targeting. Bookings and trip details are provided through the outfitter's public listings; anglers can select trips based on target species, season, and preferred fishing conditions. Safety protocols, boat readiness, and compliance with state regulations are central to trip operations. Northwest Oregon Outfitters & Guide Services serves anglers seeking guided experiences in Roseburg and coastal Oregon, combining regional expertise with a diverse set of saltwater and freshwater trips. Trip reservations vary by season and availability; anglers should confirm dates, crew requirements, and permit needs in advance online.