Steve's Trinity Guide Service

Steve's Trinity Guide Service

About your Guide

Each guide here at Steve’s Trinity Guide Service is individually licensed, permitted and insured to guide fishermen here on the Trinity River. Our goal is for our clients to go away feeling this was the best fishing trip ever, as repeat clients are our future.

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Steve Townzen AKA Trinity Steve and Rio

Steve is a Northern California native, having grown up and attended high school in the Redding area. His job and passion for fishing and hunting brought him to Trinity County on a weekly basis where he met his wife Terri. Since 1992 Junction City has been home. Living only 1/4 mile from the riverbank makes a short commute on workdays. He has two grown daughters, living in the Redding area.

Steve began guiding hunters and packing horses for Columbian Blacktail deer and Bear in the Northern California wilderness areas. In 1999 he established Steve's Trinity Guide Service, and focused his attention on fishing the Trinity River. Steve's passion for fishing and knowledge of the river and fish, are what make his fishing trips successful.

Steve enjoys kindling that special bond between father and child, watching relationships grow between husband and wife, and simply being a part of that special relationship shared between long time friends getting together for "old times sake" as they float down this beautiful river. Whatever your aim, Steve will make your trip enjoyable. Steve is one of the hardest working guides on the river. If you know Steve, then you know his trips are fun and you're sure to get some fish.

And now about "Rio". Rio is a 5 year old German Wirehair Pointer, and according to Steve, the most beautiful dog in the world. Don't worry, Rio only fishes on Steve's days off or by special invitation.

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"Eric Wiseman grew up on the Trinity River and caught his first steelhead there when he was 7 years old. His passion for Rivers, and the critters that call them home, led him to pursue and obtain a degree in Fisheries Biology from Humboldt State University. His profession has allowed him to work on the Trinity River, the Lower Sacramento River, and the Klamath River where he gained an intimate knowledge of each one. He enjoys passing along the wealth of information that he has learned to fellow anglers. His motto is "Wisefish - Fish smarter...not harder". No matter what the season or the conditions he can find the fish...and has a great time doing it.

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Shannon Engh grew up in the foothills of Eastern Shasta county where he acquired his passion for rivers and catching the fish that live in them. Shannon brings us over twenty years experience fishing the Trinity River for steelhead and salmon and the lower Sacramento river for fat native rainbow trout. Whether you prefer fishing the Trinity river for steelhead or salmon in the comfort of Shannon's 17 foot heated Willie drift boat or nymph fishing the lower Sacramento river waiting for that magic hour when the caddis hatch fills the sky. You will find that Shannon's easy going manner and knowledge of the rivers will put you on fish and make for an enjoyable fishing adventure for the beginning angler to the expert fly caster.

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John D Hodges (AKA Big John)

John grew up in Trinity County and at a very young age began catching fish in the Trinity River, and the numerous lakes of Trinity County. His 30 + years of experience fishing the Trinity, combined with his fleet of boats are just what you need to get into fish. His fleet consists of a 21’ Boulton jet boat, a 17’ Fish Rite drift boat, and a 14’ Vanguard raft, each ready to fish fly’s or bait. John has proven his expert angling tactics by winning the “Pound of Gold” Trinity River Salmon tournament two years in a row. John’s enthusiasm for the sport is undeniably unmatched and you will find that a fishing trip with John is an experience you soon won’t forget. Whether you’re a beginning angler or an expert fly caster, you’re sure to enjoy your adventure. You might even learn a thing or two when fishing with John. When not guiding, he enjoys spending time with his son Mathew, hunting, fishing and sharing his love for the beautiful Trinity County outdoors.

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Salmon Fishing * Steelhead Fishing * Fly Fishing * Bass Fishing

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