Central Oregon Fishing

Central Oregon has long been considered one of the finest regions in the world for trout and steelhead fishing. It all boils down to two of the best driftboat rivers in the world being located here: the Deschutes and the McKenzie. While each river is quite different from the other what they have in common is world-class fly fishing opportunities on very scenic waterways.

The lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River is the most famous blue ribbon wild trout and steelhead stream in the Pacific Northwest. From late April through the fall you can float the river canyon fly fishing for native redside rainbow trout that average 13" to 18" with fish to 21" not uncommon. In late May through June you can enjoy the annual salmon fly hatch when the redsides explode on the big salmon flies falling on the surface of the river from the over hanging trees. Through out the summer and fall excellent nymph and dry fly fishing is provided by the many hatches of caddis, mayflies and midges. We offer 1 to 3 day trips on the Deschutes River fishing for these fine wild redsides and steelhead as well.

The McKenzie has long been regarded as a premier native and stocked trout river in the Pacific Northwest. McKenzie river fishing trips from four hours to three days long are available for both spin and fly fishing enthusiasts. We drift down the river in our nimble McKenzie river drift boats, seeking native and stocked trout and steelhead. The native trout trips focus on fly fishing the pristine and secluded fishing holes found on the stretch of river from the town of McKenzie Bridge to the town of Vida. Native rainbows have long called these waters home and are typically plentiful for anglers to catch and release. In addition, planted trout are also found in the McKenzie. We also offer fly fishing, spinning and bait gear trips for steelhead below Leaburg Dam. These trips are offered from May to November and are thought of as among the best in Oregon for landing 5-12 pound steelheads.