Umpqua Valley · Spring
Umpqua River Smallmouth & Shad Trips
Big spring smallmouth, then nonstop shad on ultralight gear.
Guided trips
Smallmouth bass in the Umpqua Valley
The Umpqua Valley is one of the West’s best smallmouth fisheries, and March and April give you a great shot at the biggest fish of the year.
Smallmouth trips are for 2 to 3 people and run 7 to 8 hours. Logan is a former tournament bass angler, so expect smart presentations and a real chance to break your personal best.
May – June
Umpqua River shad
Between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, shad fishing on the Umpqua is in full swing.
Shad are scrappy fish and a blast on ultralight gear. They also make great bait for crabbing and for sturgeon and halibut fishing. Trips run 7 to 8 hours.
Rates
Trip rates
| Trip | Season | Anglers | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter steelhead Heated 16′ drift boat · Umpqua, Coquille, Rogue | Dec – Apr | 2–3 | $275 |
| Fall salmon 24′ Willie Raptor · Winchester Bay, Reedsport, Coos Bay | Aug – early Oct | 3–6 | $275 |
| Salmon + Dungeness crab Your salmon day with crab pots added | Late Aug – Oct | 3–6 | $325 |
| Striped bass Lower Umpqua and Smith rivers | Seasonal | 3–4 | $275 |
| Coho & striper casting combo Lower Umpqua estuary | Sep 15 – Oct 15 | 3–4 | $275 |
| Trophy redband trout Upper Klamath Lake, Williamson and Wood rivers | Seasonal | 2–6 | $275 |
| Smallmouth bass Umpqua Valley | Best Mar – Apr | 2–3 | $275 |
| Shad Umpqua River | Mother’s Day – Father’s Day | 2–3 | $275 |
| Dungeness crab only 1–2 hour afternoon trip, Winchester Bay | Aug & Nov | 2–6 | $100 |
Full-day trips run 7 to 8 hours. Rods, reels, line, terminal gear and bait are provided, and your catch is cleaned and bagged. Single seats are sometimes available on short notice. Call to ask.
Book and pay on Logan’s own site. No marketplace cut, no service fee at checkout. Every dollar goes to your guide.
FAQ
Smallmouth & Shad questions
When is the best smallmouth fishing on the Umpqua?
March and April give you the best chance at bigger smallmouth.
When do shad run in the Umpqua?
Shad fishing is in full swing between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
What are shad good for?
Shad are scrappy and fun on ultralight gear, and they make excellent bait for crabbing and for sturgeon and halibut fishing.
Book a spring trip
Reserve your trip online in a couple of minutes, or call Logan to talk through the best week for your group. No booking fees.