Dave is the best charter captain I have had the pleasure of meeting. He is funny, kid friendly,…read moreand works the boat tirelessly. If there is a bite, he'll work to limit the boat. We came back full of salmon, rock fish, and those priceless memories of fishing in the open ocean.

Rough day on the ocean. Captain Dave made a great call to scrap salmon fishing for rock fish…read morecatching and we had a great time. See you next year!

Had Great Day on the Water! The amount of fish and crab we caught was worth more then the price of…read morethe trip!! Lots of whales!!

The Windrose and captain Kurt is a great charter boat to take the whole family on to have a great…read moretime. Kurt and crew are great with kids, my youngest son Colton has been every year since he was 4. He is always excited to go out on the windrose, as well as his brothers and sisters. Would definitely recommend the windrose to and individual or family that wants to catch fish and have a great time. Curt and crew are great with the youngest of kids to adults.

My son and I had a great day salmon fishing with Mike. Mike adjusted the location based on current…read moreconditions. We caught several fish and had a great day on the river. The boat was clean and the heater was nice to knock the chill off until the sun came up.

Three family members and I went on Mike's halibut charter on Humboldt Bay for my birthday this…read moreyear. We cannot say enough good things about our experience. The boat was clean and organized, Mike was completely on top of everything that needed to be done and monitored, teaching us what to look for and how to respond, checking bait and rods and GPS, and moving us to another spot when the action died down. Not only was he the consummate fishing guide, he was personable, fun, and funny. We came away with a great haul but, more importantly, with a wonderful memory of our entire experience. Thank you so much, Mike!

John is the best. Super helpful teaching the kids and making a great experience. Very…read moreknowledgeable. Will definitely go again.

Been a good year since I've been on the water. In town for a couple of days. Last minute decision…read moreto go out. John is an AWESOME guy and captain. Caught the lingcod I've always wanted. Fishing was superb. Will definitely be back and highly recommend. Thanks a million.

Everything! It was a beautiful day, no wind and hardly any swell! We went to the Cape and Tim put…read moreus on the fish. We got our limits and had a pleasant ride back. The wind had come up some, but was still pretty mild. When we got back to the dock, Tim's wife was waiting for us with home made cookies! It was a great day!

Captain Tim, is one of the nicest person's you can meet. He cares for his clients, and if you are…read moreolder and have disabilities he will help you and make sure you have a good time. For instance my Dad is 81 years old and has o2 tank, and hardworking time moving around, we sat dad in a spot where it be good for him. When Dad got his fish on the line Captain Tim handed Dad the rod and dad reel up his halibut until he couldn't reel anymore and ran out of energy. Tim took over and landed the fish for dad. This is the second time that I took Dad out and he enjoyed every bot of it. Thanks Captain Tim and Sherry. You guys are wonderful.

The tipsy tour was absolutely amazing! Captain Harry was hilarious and so much fun! We didn't get…read moreto see whales, but we saw tons of sea lions and jelly fish and birds! The snacks and desserts were homemade and so yummy. All around fantastic time, highly recommend!

I've been on several chartered fishing trips, but never one as fun as our Labor Day weekend trip…read morewith Captain Harry! If you want to catch fish, and lots of them...Stella's Adventures is the charter for you! Ling cod, rock fish and all kinds of fish made it to the deck! Captain Harry really knows his fishing spots and makes sure everyone keeps their lines in the water to keep those fish biting! A bonus that Capt. Harry is a character, he sure keeps the party going! Thanks, Harry!!

It is not easy to get across just how wonderful Marble Mountain Ranch is. We were anxious about how…read morethe week would go for our family of 4 with two teenagers, but this dissipated within seconds of arrival. There is a depth and breadth of expertise and care in how it is run that makes this a very special experience. The horses are loved, well-trained and contented, the staff are all adorable, the food glorious. We were fully occupied from morning until night, coasting from one unforgettable and enriching experience to the next. The ranch itself is stunning, and set in a spectacular landscape. Each activity was of the highest quality and it felt enormously luxurious to be in such capable hands throughout. It was a stretch for us financially but absolutely some of the best money we have ever spent

From the charmingly appointed rustic cabins to the farm to table exceptional homemade meals and…read moredeserts, this ranch exceeded any expectations I might have had. All the activities are scheduled so carefully that I was able to participate in everything I wanted to do. Their horses are very well cared for, well behaved and trained. No swaybacked trail nags here! The up to date whitewater rafts and staff were all very knowledgeable and safety oriented. We had some GREAT rapids rides!! The shooting involved expert SAFE instruction and a revolving set of varied experiences with different weapons. The children in attendance had the time of their lives as did this 74 year old horsewoman! The ranch is self sufficient ( off the grid) and well off the beaten path. A real community developed amongst the guests under the guidance and warm personalities of Heidi and Doug. The 30 plus years of love and devotion to the upkeep of the natural beauty of their ranch showed in the gardens and plantings of flowers and trees in abundance. Even the gaggle of teenaged sisters spent less time in the lodge (the only WiFi) than one would have imagined! A fun and deeply relaxing time in nature was had by all. I will definitely be back again! Happy Trails!

My cousin is a river guide for Redwoods and Rivers and when we wanted to do a multi-family,…read moremulti-day trip he hooked us up! We all had such a good time with them. Their site and cabins are comfortable, clean, and cozy. It's such a treat to have delicious breakfasts and dinners al fresco, under a canopy of tall trees. There are a variety of options for ingredients for your sandwiches on the river and delicious, homemade salsa. Michael and Wanda are great hosts making sure you have everything you need. The rafting equipment is well maintained. Our evenings were topped off sitting around a campfire. Anyone would be fortunate to spend time a couple of days with Redwoods and Rivers.

**** Ask for driving directions. Address does not show up appropriately on apple maps. ****…read more GREAT EXPERIENCE.... Even for beginners. Our group was age 10 - 64 and everyone survived :-) *** request Chris *** I guess I didn't realize how potentially dangerous it was until a couple of our teenagers fell out of the raft during a rapid.... But they were ok... Only bruises and some scrapes. They would do it all over again.... Falls and all. We went on a Class III tour which included Class I - III rapids. It's sort of "medium adventurous". If you have a lot of younger or older people in your group, you are probably good sticking with a Class I - II tour. But you will be safe during a Class III if you tell your guide that you can't swim, don't want to be thrown from the raft, etc. TIPS: DRINK A LOT OF WATER, show up early, expect to be exhausted the next day, expect to do a little hiking / climbing during lunch, Bring sunscreen, get one of those things that help your sunglasses stay around your neck because you will lose them, wear a visor or a cap under your helmet, bring cash to tip your guide because they do a hell of a job and they only make $100/day. IT'S A LOT OF FUN and the owners are really nice people.

The 'reel' deal! Gary is a fisherman through and through. Went crabbing with Gary and despite the…read morestate banning traps currently he still put us on the crab and stuck it out till we had our limits filled. Took our 3 young kids and everyone had a great time hauling gear and counting crabs. Gary was constantly working to improve our catches from communicating with fellow captains to changing up the baits and locations until we were on the crab and hauling them in consistently. He kept it up well after the 2 hrs it normally takes with standard traps and hauled 6 limits of crab (one for each of us). After a big crab feed we cooked and picked crab till 10PM and then for another couple hours the following morning. :) Great time and we'll be back next season for sure.

Full Throttle Sport fishing in Eureka California is the best! Gary the owner and his charter boat,…read morethe Seaweasel know all the right areas to grab the greatest fish (Eureka, Arcata, Trinidad, and Shelter Cove California.) Best experience ever, he's a fun guy and he tries to make sure that you get at least one fish even on your first time. hit him up! gary@fullthrottlesportfishing.com

September 11, 2025 - Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Arcata, CA…read more My husband found this area on the map, and wanted to check it out. Also called South Spit Wildlife Area, it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is a long narrow spit of land approximately 4-1/2 miles long and contains almost 600 acres of coastal dunes located approximately 5 miles south of Eureka. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and practically had the place to ourselves. The BLM website says the area can draw anywhere from 20,000 to 80,000 visitors a year--a huge swing--but we must have lucked into the off season. Aside from a family playing on the beach, a couple of fishermen casting their lines, and a few workers updating the kiosk, it felt wonderfully quiet. We explored the area a bit. Unfortunately, we missed the off-leash season for dogs, so our pup had to stay on her leash. (Dogs allowed on leash March through September 15 and off-leash the rest of the year.) I could see this being an ideal spot to visit during the off-leash season--perfect for finding a quiet stretch of sand and letting your pup roam alongside you.

Meike Thompson Wildlife Refuge Area, Eureka, California, September 11, 2025…read more We were out exploring and came across this wildlife area on the south spit of the Mike Thompson Wildlife Refuge. It's about a 20 minute drive from the freeway down to the ocean. They do have a pit toilet there with some interpretive signs at the first parking lot you come to on the ocean. You can drive on the south spit north for quite a ways,. We drove for about a mile and then turned around. They do have some areas were you can actually drive down onto the beach. We chose not to do that. We didn't have very good cell coverage there and we didn't want to risk getting stuck in the sand. We did find a place to park and walk down to the beach. There are some areas of the beach that are pretty level and other areas have a steep decline. Beware of potential sleeper waves.