" 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 open this year from May 29 through September 6, 2010. See below. The threatened Coho (Silver Salmon) may not be taken on the North Coast this year in California but may be taken on the Oregon South coast for a limited period until a quota of 26,000 fish is reached beginning June 26 ( healed adipose fin clipped only) until September 6 unless the quota is reached sooner. This season is subject to yearly reassessment. Check this link and view the proposed regulations for the 2010 season which are available in late spring. Check the yearly regulations for bag limits. 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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