Matt Gertsch's Guide Service

Guided salmon and steelhead fishing in Oregon, California, and Alaska. Living in Southern Oregon has given me the opportunity to spend time around some very experienced guides and to know first-hand the great salmon and steelhead fishing on our local rivers. My summer months (since 2001) are spent fishing salmon, trout and halibut on Alaska's world famous Kenai Peninsula. This valuable experience helped me get my start in the fishing business. The Chetco and Smith rivers are a popular choice for many anglers throughout the fall and winter. The fishing is great and these rivers are very beautiful. This makes a perfect recipe for a memorable trip. I've found it to be just as rewarding and successful to fish on the smaller Elk and Sixes rivers. These rivers can create a very personal fishing experience. There are many places to fish for salmon and steelhead and we enjoy some of the best. I take a lot of pride in giving you a great day on the water no matter which river we fish. I have high quality rods, reels, and a new Willie drift boat. Good equipment makes all the difference in having a successful, safe, and enjoyable trip.