The Original Sac River Guide
PROFESSIONAL FISHING & HUNTING GUIDE SINCE 1988
Where We Fish
FISHING GUIDE SERVICES
Cast Your Worries Away with a Guided Fishing Trip
SACRAMENTO RIVER FISHING
If you are looking for Guided Trout Fishing in Redding, the Sacramento River is the place to be. It is home to plentiful numbers of king salmon, steelhead, varieties of trout, and striped bass. Best guided fishing trip in Redding!
GOLD BEACH SALMON FISHING
The Rogue River in Gold Beach Oregon is known for some of the best King Salmon on the west coast. Escape the summer heat and snag a trophy Chinook Salmon on a guided fishing trip in Gold Beach Southern Oregon.
SHASTA LAKE FISHING
As the seventh largest lake in California with 365 miles of shoreline, Shasta lake contains a variety of fish that we catch on our guided tours year round, including brown and rainbow trout, king and Kokanee salmon, several species of bass, and more!
WHISKEYTOWN LAKE FISHING
Kokanee salmon fishing doesn’t get any better than on Whiskeytown Lake near Redding, CA. With usually mild weather and a year-round Kokanee salmon fishing season, it’s one of the best spots to book a guided fishing trip in Northern California.
CHETCO & SMITH RIVER
Steelhead trout and king salmon abound in the Chetco River of southern Oregon, another favorite location of our professionally guided fishing tours. Fishing is best done surrounded by beauty and catching is best done with Kirk, the original Sac River Guide!
TRINITY RIVER & LAKE FISHING
From salmon to bass and varieties of trout, Trinity River and Trinity Lake provide both beauty and bounty when it comes to prime bodies of water for a guided fishing trip. Let Kirk share his three decades of experience and fill your cooler with a big catch!
TYPES OF FISH
WHAT WE’RE HOOKIN’
King Salmon
King salmon or “Chinook salmon” are the biggest species of salmon. Redding, California natives are lucky to live near the Sacramento and Rogue River with some of the best king salmon spawning grounds on the west coast!
Kokanee Salmon
This landlocked variety of sockeye salmon can be found year round in both Whiskeytown and Shasta Lake. The key to catching them is knowing at which depth to fish and what to use during different times of year.
Spotted Bass
There are excellent opportunities to catch spotted bass around Redding, California if you know where to look. Reaching up to 25 inches long and 11 lbs, the spotted bass can be found on both Shasta and Whiskeytown Lake.
Striped Bass
A cousin of the spotted bass, striped bass abound in the Sacramento River, Trinity Lake, and Trinity River. Average striped bass can range from 4 lbs up to 20 lbs or more. These lunkers are a thrill to get in the boat!
Rainbow Trout
Named for its iridescent scales, rainbow trout are fun to catch in both rivers and lakes around Redding, California. Rainbow trout are one of the few native fish species in our area and a truly beautiful fish.
Brown Trout
Brown trout or “brownies” can be found throughout Northern California. Our favorite spot to catch brown trout is Shasta Lake, on one of our guided fishing trips. This type of fish is a blast to catch and tasty to eat!
Steelhead Trout
Steelhead trout, often mistaken for salmon, are actually a relative of rainbow trout that migrate to and from the ocean to spawn. Found in the Trinity, Sacramento and Chetco River, they’re a hoot to get on your line!
Largemouth Bass
Found in both Lake Shasta and Whiskeytown Lake, large mouth bass have an average lifespan of ten to sixteen years. That is, as long as their environment is healthy and until you’re able to get ‘em in to the boat!
WE FISH EVERY DAY!
GUIDED FISHING TRIP PRICING
Our pricing on average is $225 - $300 per person, depending on how many people (2-6), time of the year, where we’re fishin’ and what we’re hookin’. Discounted rates available for children under 12 with paying adults.
All guided fishing trips include a boat, tackle, bait, and rods with conventional or spinning reels. We also clean, fillet and bag all fish caught. See our Fishing Guide FAQ for more information and what to bring on your trip.
Kirk Portocarrero, the original Sac River Guide, can accommodate large groups and corporate retreats. Give us a call to get hooked up!
Seasonal Hunting
HUNTING GUIDE SERVICES
Get ready for the hunt of a lifetime with Kirk Portocarrero!
WATERFOWL HUNTING
There’s nothing like enjoying the still, early morning with some of the best duck and goose hunting in California. We offer guided hunts for all types of waterfowl, including mallards, teal ducks, pintails, widgeons, speck snow geese, Canadian honkers, and more.
WILD TURKEY HUNTING
Come bag a large wild tom on one of our professionally guided turkey hunts on public and private lands near Redding, CA. With opening day towards the end of March, the weather and scenery are perfect for a guided turkey hunt with Kirk Portocarrero.
DEER HUNTING
With access to both public lands and private ranches, a guided deer hunting trip with Kirk Portocarrero puts you right where you need to be to bag a trophy buck. There are limited days in the hunting season, so be sure to book your guided deer hunt early!
WILD PIG HUNTING
Spot and stalk some massive wild pigs on a private ranch with a professionally guided pig hunt in Shasta and Tehama counties. These private free range wild pig hunts with Kirk Portocarrero are a thrilling experience for novice and advanced hunters alike!
DOVE HUNTING
Enjoy one of the most exclusive dove hunting experiences in Northern California with access to a private ranch in Anderson, a homemade BBQ lunch to celebrate opening day, and ATV transportation. You will get a thrill out of a fast-paced shooting dove hunt!
QUAIL HUNTING
October through January mark the best times to hunt upland game like quail. Our guided quail hunts with Kirk Portocarrero include access to private ranches with open grasslands and wooded areas, and ATV transportation. Book your quail hunt today!
LET’S GO HUNTIN’
Are you ready to pull the trigger on the hunt of a lifetime? Kirk Portocarrero’s exclusive access to both public and private lands, coupled with his 30+ years of expertise, set the stage for the ideal hunt. Whether it’s stalking a big buck, bagging some geese, or chasing down a wild pig, Kirk offers a variety of guided hunts. Get you your fix of the great outdoors with a professionally guided hunt, no matter your experience level.
The Original Sac River Guide
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Kirk Portocarrero has been guiding fishing and hunting expeditions in Northern California and Southern Oregon Coast for over 34 years and knows his way around a rifle, rod, and reel. Having traveled all over the world, fishing and hunting in Alaska, Hawaii, New Zealand, Africa, Europe, and throughout the Western States, Kirk now spends most of his time guiding and outfitting in the North State and surrounding areas.
Renowned for its outdoor beauty and wealth of wildlife, NorCal and lower Oregon provide a hunter and fisherman’s playground that Kirk has become intimately familiar with. Kirk lives and breaths the outdoors and helps hunting and fishing enthusiasts find fulfillment and success. He actively participates in many outdoor shows and events, educating people on best outdoor practices, as well as staying up to date on the latest trends and technologies.
A MASTER GUIDE & OUTDOORSMAN
Kirk has been on the covers of well-known magazines, including Fishing & Hunting News and Western Outdoor News, as well as featured articles in Game & Fish Magazine, The Fish Sniffer Magazine, Field & Stream and many others. He was even named the “West Coast’s Top Guide" by Worden’s - Yakima Bait Company!
No matter your level of experience as an angler or hunter, a trip with Kirk is sure to be an enjoyable and educational experience. Guiding with patience and always keeping your safety a priority, new and seasoned hunters and fishermen alike are sure to benefit from Kirk’s vast knowledge and passion of fish and game. An expedition into the wilderness for the catch or hunt of a lifetime is only a call away!
OUR BOATS: 25’ Rogue Jet Boat and a 25’ Willy Jet Boat
DAILY FISHING & HUNTING REPORTS
Thank you to all my fishing and hunting guide clients over the past 30+ years. It's because of you that I get to wake up everyday, and make a living doing what I love! Here's what we've been hooking lately!
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Give the gift of the great outdoors! “Hunting” for the perfect gift for the outdoorsman in your life? “Hook” them up with an unforgettable hunting or fishing experience with the best guide in Northern California, Kirk Portocarrero. We offer gift certificates for guided fishing & hunting trips!