My husband is not much for reviews, but after he finally stopped talking about what a great time he…read morehad, I knew I should share. Yesterday, my husband took the ocean/river charter. He had a wonderful time and caught limits on lingcod, rockfish, 1 salmon & 2 crab!

2nd time Fishing with 5 Star Charters. Did a full day ocean and salmon trip. The ocean trip was…read moregreat. Got limits of rock fish and ling cod. The captain is very professional and supportive. He seems to do the work of five people, moving around the boat and helping everyone land their fish. Didn't catch anything on the salmon part of the trip but not due to lack of effort by the captain. Can't wait to get back to Gold Beach and fish again w/5 Star Charters.

We had a great time with Ron Smith as our tour guide. Ron is a 3rd grade teacher who has been…read moreguiding fishing trips on the Rogue river since 1982. I caught a 26 and 18 lb. chinook salmon and my husband caught a 16 lb. Ron caught a 24lb. There's nothing better than fresh salmon!

Fishing on The Rogue with Ron Smith is a pleasure to remember. My wife caught 27" King last week in…read moreJuly when winds were 30+\- & we had to work for each fish. God told us to Rule Over The Fish & we did Today with Ron as our guide. He has practical, historical and Rogue River / Alaska salmon experience. Guy at local Bait Store said Ron helped him catch his 1st Steelhead 20 years ago...so I knew we had the right guide.

This guide knows this river. He expertly guided our group through a lot of boat traffic to catch…read morethe bite and put us on a beautiful fish. Thank you Captain!

I spent many summers in Gold Beach and have fished every spot on the Rogue River imaginable…read more However I haven't been back for nearly 25 years. So when I wanted to relive some memories, I was very cautious as to who I would hire as a guide. Luckily I found Gene, and he came through. My 17 year old son and I met Gene at the dock at Jot's Resort at 8am. Gene said we would be trolling the tide water near the mouth. Now I've trolled the bay a thousand times and it a hard run and difficult to catch anything more than moss. We had only been trolling for about an hour when we caught a 20 pound Salmon. The catch brought back so many memories I almost started crying. Thank you Gene for an amazing day on the river and thank you for listening to all of the stories I told about my Grandfather, Frank and the times I spent on the Rogue. Your a great guy and everyone should book your guide service. It was money well spent and I can't wait to book a Spring Salmon trip so we can fish near my Gramps old place.

Tyson is fabulous! He is so knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the rivers and fish. Friendly,…read more accommodating and all around great guide. Spent 8 hrs with him and caught some great fish including a 27lb chinook. Hope to see him again in the future.

We had THE BEST time kayaking with Luke just south of Pistle River. We paddled around giant rock…read morebuttresses and saw tons of sea creatures. One person in our group of 4 has some discomfort with water activities and Luke was able to help her relax and feel safe, while at the same time providing a great adventure for us all. He was so knowlegeable and pleasant and interesting to spend time with. Highly recommend WCA! Virginia J

Luke took us out for a half day adventure at Crook Point in Pistol River, where we were followed by…read morea young gray whale and we paddled through an amazing sea cave. Some folks decided to fish and everything was completely prepared to make it super easy. He was incredibly knowledgable and professional and I highly recommend him.

Expert knowledge of Oregon fishing! Great human with a passion for fishing, top gear, nice boat,…read moreand well respected!#fishon

This is the guy you want showing you how to fish for salmon. We have used Mark twice to fish on…read morethe Rogue River and have had amazing times. He really knows his stuff and is always great for conversation throughout the day while you are on his boat. The boat is very comfortable and has plenty of room for 4 people to fish. Only thing you need to bring is yourself and a sandwich for lunch. Be sure to call early in the summer to book a tour with Mark since his calendar fills up very quickly. This tells you how good he is.

I have a group of friends who do hiking trips together every few years, and this year we picked…read moreMorrisons Rogue River hike with support from guides on rafts. Booking the trip was relatively straightforward, but Morrisons highly encouraged us to do trip insurance because they don't offer refunds, which should've been the first red flag. Before I go too far, I do want to give a huge shout out to our guides Drew, Adam, and Johnny. They were amazing, and if I were rating just them, this review would be 5++ stars. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and genuinely cared about us and our hike. The rest of the Morrison's staff...not so much. There was an active wildfire in the area before we started the hike. We talked to Morrison's several times in the days leading up to the trip (before we flew out) and even asked about rebooking the trip for a different time, when the forest in the area wasn't on fire. We were assured that even though they were planning a few modifications to our itinerary (i.e. at least one day of rafting instead of hiking), they were confident that it would be a wonderful trip. Fast forward to the end of day 2 of our trip...and they had to cancel the rest of the 4-day hike due to safety concerns and, ultimately, a mandatory evacuation. To be clear, I'm not upset that we were pulled out of the woods, as that was an obvious safety decision. I'm mad because we specifically asked about rebooking for different dates and were told no. Morrison's got us back to their main lodge the following morning, at which point they considered themselves done with us. There was no refund, no help finding rooms for the night, and the last lodge we were in literally wouldn't even let us use the bathroom in the hour we were waiting for vans to get us back to safety. Morrison's did at least send us all an official email about the trip cancellation so that we could share that with our travel insurance (if we'd purchased it) to try to get a refund, but that was about it. Morrisons also made the guides tell us, rather than having anyone higher up in the company talk to us. From what we can tell, they also didn't do anything to help their guides (e.g. helping them find lodging) once the trip was canceled. I will also add that I'm vegetarian, and although there was a lot of very tasty vegetarian food available, vegetarian protein was extremely scarce. For dinner the two nights we hiked (~9 mi on day 1 and 15 mi on day 2), there was no source of vegetarian protein for me to eat. (The gluten free and dairy free people fared much better.) It would've been so easy to roast a portobello mushroom the way they roasted salmon, or to do some kind of meat substitute when they did ribs (they did have meat substitute at the lunches, and eggs or veggie patties at breakfast). I had brought some protein powder with me, but not enough to make up for dinners without protein. My friends ended up giving me the protein bars they'd brought for themselves to try to make up for the dinners. To Morrison's: please consider all macronutrients (carbs, fat, AND protein) when planning meals for your guests! Overall, I would absolutely go back to the river with any of the guides, but I'll never use Morrisons again, and I recommend that you don't either.

Great time with my family. The guide was excellent and we had a blast. We did the afternoon 1/2…read morerafting trip and are definitely coming back to make this annual event. Dan was an excellent guide!

Great trip, as native Oregonians we've been meaning to do a whale watching tour out on the 'high…read moreseas'... Started a bit slow, no sightings, then there he/she was... we tracked this whale for the rest of our 2 hour excursion. Our captain, and owner I believe, Dave was wonderful, great boat handling skills, and a solid boat to boot! Highly recommend...

Awesome Port Orford Heads kayaking trip last weekend. Online booking is an available but I made an…read moreunplanned trip so showed up early the next morning and they were able to squeeze me in for the next tour. Epic paddle. Equipment is very nice, guide Mike was awesome. I learned SO much about the marine life, birds, and old coast guard station. Wet suits are provided. Suitable for beginners. The guide takes pictures that are available online afterward, so just go, paddle, and enjoy this gem of the Oregon Coast. SO, SO glad I did this. Thank you, David and Mike.

September 5, 2025. We've done Jerry's Rogue River jet boat…read moreride a few times now. Normally they don't allow dogs, so that tends to be a limiting factor for us. However, on this particular day, there was a special cruise up the river that allowed dogs. It was actually part of a larger corgi dog event that was happening at the RV park we were staying at. When we found out about it, we signed up. Our little pup loved the boat ride, kinda like a dog who likes to stick his head out the window, ears blowing back, when you're driving down the road. I had a firm grip on her though, and she wasn't going anywhere. You get to see a lot of great wildlife and beautiful wild land scenery.

What an excellent way to end my summer break!…read more One Thursday morning, my partner and I sat in the living room with our coffee and began discussing adventures we could have before returning to school. He suggested Jerry's Rogue Jets in Oregon, recalling how much he enjoyed it as a child. So, we looked up the Wilderness Whitewater Tour and found four tickets available for the next day (Friday) at 11:30. He booked a hotel, and we drove to Oregon that Thursday afternoon. The tour, which departed from the Port of Gold Beach, took us through the scenic Rogue River Canyon. As we rode, the captain shared fascinating stories about the river's history and wildlife. He executed many fun, quick turns and dips that splashed us with water. Luckily, we were sitting in the back, so we didn't get as soaked as those in the front. Our first stop was in Agness, where we switched boats and were entertained by Captain John. We also had to wear safety vests during this second part of the tour. This time, we got thoroughly drenched, but I still enjoyed it. I just wish I had brought an extra set of clothes. Our daughters, who were sitting in the middle, complained that they didn't get wet enough, even though their hair and clothes were soaked. I guess they were hoping to be completely drenched. After returning to Agness, it was time for a meal at Cougar Lane Lodge. It was convenient that food and drinks were included in the price! While alcohol cost extra, we didn't feel like having cocktails or beer. The lunch was surprisingly excellent! The adult meal had a variety of choices, and my partner opted for the BBQ plate, which included ribs, pulled pork, and brisket, along with a muffin, beans, and coleslaw. Delicious! I chose the cheeseburger with fries, which was also tasty. I regretted not selecting the BBQ plate, but I was satisfied with my burger. Fortunately, my partner couldn't finish his meal, so I was able to have a few bites of the tender meat. After our hour-long lunch, we returned to the boat. This time, the captain did fewer quick turns and dips, but it was still enjoyable! He continued to share information about the area, himself, and the animals in the wilderness until we made it back to the Port of Gold Beach. It was an incredible boat ride!

Les is the best guide on the river. He is willing to teach and help you catch fish. He knows the…read moreRogue River inside and out. Great conversations and very patient with everyone. Thanks for everything. Dawn

Les is an wonderful guide! He is friendly, very knowledgeable and we had a terrific time. We will…read morebook with him again for sure.