Grande Rhonde Back Country Expeditions (Fishing, Hunting, Rafting)

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Western Whitewater describes the Grande Ronde as “one of the most scenic river trips in the Pacific Northwest.” And Oregon River Tours says, “There are few river trips in Oregon that can surpass the Grande Ronde as a wilderness experience.” The Wallowa-Grande Ronde flows north out of Oregon’s Elkhorn and Wallowa Mountains ("the Oregon Alps"), in the northeastern corner of the state, enters Washington, then curves east and joins the Snake River, at Heller’s Bar, on the Idaho border. The Grande Ronde’s water is clear and fast, with a whitewater rating of Class II-II+. While paddling and camping through beautiful western canyons up to 3000’ deep, we’ll see the landscape various dramatically from lush green forests to treeless rimrock. On past trips we have seen deer, elk, bear, bighorn sheep, moose, coyotes, river otters, and eagles.

Whitewater rafting and fishing trips on the Grande Ronde River offer a first-class backcountry vacation. The Wallowa and Grande Ronde are two of Oregon's most beautiful streams. Native Americans named the Grande Ronde the "Land of Winding Waters".

The fall fishing for steelhead is fantastic, three to four fish days are not uncommon.   Call today to reserve your seat in the boat.

At this time, all of our Grande Rhonde Trips are custom trips that will be fitted to you, your time schedule and budget.  

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The rivers race past rocks and boulders in swift Class II-III whitewater. Minam Roller, Red Rock Rapids, Blind Falls, Sheep Creek, and Martin's Misery are great fun in inflatable kayaks, paddle rafts, and oar rafts.

 Rainbow trout and steelhead fishing are available "in season". Serious fishermen can arrange McKenzie drift boats. Check for drift boat rates & fishing information. The area also provides habitat for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, waterfowl, golden eagle, bald eagle and osprey.

Grande Ronde is designated by Congress as a Wild & Scenic River, and the Wallow and Grande Ronde are protected as Oregon Scenic Waterways. The rivers are co-managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Baker Resource Area, and the Umatilla National Forest.

Natural High Rafting Fishing and River Expeditions is operated under special use permit with Baker Resource Area, BLM, and Umatilla National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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This fabulous little river provides a year round fishery for many species. While it is best known as a winter steelhead destination for most of its dedicated followers, it also harbors a good population of rainbow trout and Smallmouth Bass.

 


You have often heard about the fabled Grande Ronde and it's surface rising steelhead. Here is your chance to take a steelhead on the surface in some lovely water.

Get out thereon the Grande Ronde and catch a steelhead.

Popular methods of fishing on the Grande Ronde River includes Spinners, bait and fly fishing. Available species of fish are winter steelhead,bass and trout. Information on baits of choice, suitable equipment and access to the various popular fishing areas of the river.

Follow this link to see the Grande Ronde River Hatchery Estimates http://www.scribd.com/doc/38900622/Northeast-Oregon-32H-Estimates-10-4as of 10-4-10.  There was a nice push of fish that came over Granite last week. Great!  Things are happening.

See you on "The River"

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