Welcome to Central Oregon, the high desert, and the home of the fabled Deschutes River meandering its way from high in the Deschutes National Forest, over 100 miles, to the Columbia River. It is here where we have spent good portions of our lives getting to know the finned creatures that inhabit these waters. We invite you to join us on the Deschutes River guided fly fishing trip of a lifetime and create memories of scenic beauty in a rugged, yet catered adventure, all while bending your fly rod.

Deschutes River Oregon

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We specialize in both Native Deschutes River "Redside" Rainbow Trout or the ocean-going (anadromous) Wild Deschutes River Steelhead.

Deschutes River fishing guides in central Oregon and local resorts for salmon, steelhead, walleye, bass and trout fishing guides and outfitters from all over the northwest. Popular resorts, cabin rentals, boat rentals and outdoor services including camping spots, RV and trailer camping locations and outdoor products from fishing tackle to tents and stoves are listed here too. Nearby waters include the Columbia river, the John Day river, Paulina lake, Odell lake, Crescent lake and Bend area, and species include fall Chinook salmon, spring Chinook, upriver brights and springers as well as smallmouth bass, trophy sturgeon and keeper sturgeon and trophy trout. Select a guide or resort below and have the fishing adventure of a lifetime. The Deschutes river and Deschutes river fishing guides provide more fishing opportunities than  you could ever imagine. Rafting, camping and sightseeing are also favorites here. Come to beautiful sunny central Oregon and spend a vacation with one or more of the businesses in this region and have a fun filled vacation you will never forget!

The Deschutes River is a river which runs through central Oregon and is a major tributary to the Columbia River. The river provides much of the drainage on the eastern side of the Cascade Range in Oregon, gathering many of the tributaries that descend from the eastern, drier flank of the mountains. It provided a major route to and from the Columbia for Native Americans and later pioneers on the Oregon Trail. It flows mostly through rugged and arid country and its valley provides a cultural heart for central Oregon. Today the river provides irrigation and is a popular in the summer for whitewater rafting and fishing.

Central Oregon's Premier Fishing Destination (pictures)

Whether you are looking for a one day excursion or a multi day fishing safari, the Deschutes River will not disappoint you.  It is a "Wild and Scenic River" with some of the most prolific fly hatches in the world.  "Match The Hatch" and your wits against the famous Red Side Trout.  Duping and landing a wild 16" Rainbow on a 4 wt. fly rod is always a thrill and the setting is just as wild and beautiful as that football shaped rainbow wiggling in your net.

In the later summer and fall months you can target the fierce fighting, aerobatic metal heads (ocean going Steelhead Trout).  Whether you like to swing flies or prefer hard tackle, we will put you in position to maximize your catch. Although we fish year round for Redsides, early to mid May brings the onset of an incredible hatch of Salmon Flies which continues into late June overlapping an abundant Caddis Fly Hatch as well.  This is a prime time for targeting those famous Red Sides.

All trips include PFD's (Life Jackets), flie or spinning rods, tackle, flies and bait, river permits (YOU SUPPLY THE FISHING LICENSE) , drinking water and canteen, and a fantastic deli lunch. We keep a cooler full of ice for beverages, lunch and, any fish you may keep.  In order to insure you have the items from home that you need, be sure to print a Day Trip Checklist.  

Multi-day Deschutes adventures provide plenty of opportunity to enjoy amazing catches of football shaped Redsides or feisty summer steelhead.  You'll find broad scenic vistas and cozy camp spots.  Our guests are often pleased with the ample opportunities for viewing a wide variety of wild life. Curious river otters, osprey, golden eagles, deer, coyote, bobcats, skunk and raccoon are all familiar creatures you may encounter. Occasionally, wild horses can be seen on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.  Multi-day trips on this desert river vary in length from two very long days of fishing adventure to a full river safari lasting up to two full weeks. We use a separate raft to transport our kitchen and your gear downstream where it will be ready for you at the end of each day.  Then you will be able to  enjoy gourmet riverside cooking, morning and night with a great deli style lunch when the sun is high. [Please be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions, special meal or snack requests ahead of time so we can tailor your vacation].   If you choose an overnight trip, be sure to print a Multi-Day Checklist to insure that you have everything you need for an enjoyable time on the River.

In the evening, tip a glass and enjoy tales, tall and true, of wild fish and wilder times; The fish you caught and the ones that got away, who fell in  and how your were splashed in a rapid.  Times when railroads battled over fortunes still waiting to be made, while pioneers and settlers tested their mettle against the land, hostile natives, and themselves. Cattlemen and sheep herders, rustlers, and stagecoach robbers. frequented the local plateau.  This is the land of Posses, vigilantes, Indian raids and gunslingers. -- you will be right where it all happened. History, wild beauty, the mighty Deschutes River and, of course, the majesty of a beautiful Redside rising to morning flies or the sudden jolt of  a ferocious steelhead strike.

The competition for space on our boats will be fierce so book early to secure your seat. Your river trip will be either in one of Oregon's own  Drift Boats or a rowed raft. Since all fishing must be done outside of the boat, be sure to bring good wading shoes at least ankle high with felt and studs to facilitate walking on the slippery gravels of the river.  With a little luck and good timing, you can book a multi-day drift boating safari with Author Dan Alsup (Riverman Dan) as your guide. Drift Boats: A Complete Guide

Since the Deschutes River is so popular it is also heavily regulated. If you float the Deschutes you must have a Boater Pass which can be bought from a vendor or on the Boater Pass web site. The passes sell out in advance during the busy summer months so be sure to purchase your pass well in advance of your trip.

Day Trips include:  Life Jackets, Poles and tackle, River Permits and Invasive Species Tags, Plastic fish bags,  Dry storage for your extra clothing, Ice for your Beverages, Coffee in the morning, Deli Lunch and Snacks, Drinking water and Heated Boat.

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