" At the Mouth of the Smith River"
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" At the Mouth of the Smith River"
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Salmon Harbor RV Resort is located overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the mouth of the Smith River and is located approximately 8 miles from Brookings, Oregon and 13 miles from Crescent City, California. Both areas have a substantial following by fishermen many who spend the entire summer with us. Ocean fishing for Chinook Salmon is closed this year. The threatened Coho (Silver Salmon) may be taken on the South Coast this year for a limited period until a quota of 9,000 fish is reached beginning June 22 ( healed adipose fin clipped only). This is subject to yearly reassessment. Check this link and view the proposed regulations for the 2008 season which are available in late spring. Although there is a 12 day Special Ocean Season early in October out of the Port of Brookings it is unclear if even a curtailed Special Ocean Season will be allowed. Fishing is limited to a three mile limit from land and there are also variable boundary limits for up and down the coast. Check the yearly regulations. Charter boats operate out of both Brookings, Oregon and Crescent City, California ports. In addition to Salmon fishing these charters provide bottom fishing for rock fish, tuna and some conduct whale watching trips as well as Specialty trips to the "Lighthouse" located on St. George's Reef approximately a 10 mile trip by boat from either the Brookings or Crescent City Ports.
Smith River Fishing Salmon fishing begins in early September at the mouth of the Smith River and continues into November in the waters in front of Salmon Harbor Resort. Salmon in the 30 to 40 pound range are a common occurrence in the Smith River. Following the first heavy rains fishing moves up river although fish continued to be taken in tidewater. The Smith River provides quality fly fishing for Salmon and many "fly fishers" make Salmon Harbor their home base while fishing up River. Steelhead begin to enter the Smith River late in November and fishing continues into late February to early March. The Smith River is noted both for its large Salmon and Steelhead. Steelhead in the 18 to 20 pound class are not uncommon in the Smith River. Local guide service is available from permanent residents of the resort and other guides in the area.
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