One of the coolest things about moving to Oregon for me has been fishing the local rivers for steelhead and salmon. No one knows our rivers in southern Oregon better than Carson and we have been going now for 7 years now and it is clearly one of the highlights of the year. Coming "Over the Hill" from Bend, our favorite places to ""Fish With Carson" are the South, North and Main Forks of the Umpqua River, in addition to the Coquille and Rogue Rivers. Carson Guide Service has great gear, knowledge of the rivers and weather patterns and we are always on the fish. Chris is really a dedicated professional and is committed to the respect of the river, its conservation and doing what's best for the fishery and fishermen. And the best part is we Catch Fish and have a whale of a time doing it! If you are new to river fishing or a seasoned pro, I totally recommend Carson Guide Services for a great...
Read moreI've fished with Carson over a dozen times these past few years, and (almost) always gettem! Regardless of the bite, we always have a great time. He has a tremendous knowledge of the local rivers, knows exactly where the fish lay and puts our lines right in front of them.
He's a great teacher and a lot of fun to be around. His attitude and high energy are infectious, you can't help but have a great time on the water with him!
He's gotten us into fish on numerous different rivers, including the Upper Rogue, Middle Rogue, Lower Rogue, Rogue Bay, Umpqua, S. Umpqua, N. Umpqua, and the Coquille.
He's the only guide I fish with - Thank You for all the great...
Read moreMy family and I traveled from California to Oregon, largely to catch a salmon, and I’m sure glad I found Carson. He’s a great guide and he helped my middle younger son and me catch my first two salmon today. We both learned a lot from Carson, who was patient and helpful with us. He knows the Rogue like the back of his hand and is an true fishing expert; it certainly paid off with our results. We look forward to booking again for next year and we’ll be sure to do so around Carson’s...
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