Down River Guide Service

Down River Guide Service is a fly-fishing guide outfit on the Salmon River near Pulaski, in Oswego County. It is built around one guide, Nick, who found his way to the river as a young angler and has stayed with it ever since.

Nick specializes in Spey fishing for steelhead and has a reputation for his casting. He is just as comfortable fishing indicator rigs with a fly rod or running spinning gear with float setups. Whichever method a client picks, the point of the day is learning how to find and hook Salmon River salmon and steelhead.

What to Know

• Spey casting for steelhead is the specialty, using a long two-handed rod.
• Indicator rigs on a fly rod and float setups with spinning gear are also on offer.
• The trips are as much about learning the river as catching fish, so beginners can pick up technique.
• The Salmon River near Pulaski is known for its migratory salmon and steelhead runs.