Comet Fisheries
Independent · Eureka, California
Comet Fisheries is an independent fishing guide based in Eureka, California, running nearshore and jet boat trips for king salmon, steelhead, pacific halibut, california halibut, rockfish, albacore tuna, and dungeness crab on Smith River, Klamath River, Trinity River, and Eel River. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Comet Fisheries pairs ocean and river fishing in Northern California. Captain Patrick Burns runs ocean trips for king salmon, halibut and rockfish, then guides the Smith, Klamath, Trinity and Eel rivers for salmon and steelhead.
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WatersSmith River, Klamath River, Trinity River, Eel River
Tripsnearshorejet boat
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What waters does Comet Fisheries fish?
Comet Fisheries guides Smith River, Klamath River, Trinity River, and Eel River, out of Eureka, California. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Comet Fisheries?
On Comet Fisheries's trips you're targeting king salmon, steelhead, pacific halibut, california halibut, rockfish, albacore tuna, and dungeness crab. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Comet Fisheries run?
Comet Fisheries runs nearshore and jet boat trips on Smith River, Klamath River, Trinity River, and Eel River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in California?
Yes: everyone fishing California waters needs a valid California fishing license. You buy your own; get it from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comet Fisheries can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Comet Fisheries?
You book directly with Comet Fisheries: through their website at cometfisheries.com. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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