Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guides: Expertly Guiding You to Unforgettable Steelhead Trips.
Discover the exhilarating world of steelhead fly fishing on the magnificent Deschutes River with our skilled guides. Equipped with spey rods, you’ll embark on unforgettable adventures, immersing yourself in the beauty of nature, while seeking the thrilling catch of steelhead. Whether you are a seasoned angler or new to the sport, our passionate team at Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guides will provide you with expert guidance and ensure an experience of a lifetime. Join us today and unlock the excitement of redband trout and summer steelhead fishing.
Single Day Deschutes River Fly Fishing Trips for Steelhead
Are you ready for an exhilarating adventure on the Deschutes River? Join us at Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guides for an unforgettable guided trip targeting Steelhead. Our experienced guides will take you on a one-day float trip, starting at the Warm Springs boat ramp and ending at Trout Creek Campground. With our expert knowledge of the river and top-notch equipment, including Two-Hand Spey Rods, we’ll help you swing sunk and skated flies to hook into aggressive Steelhead. From July to December, fly anglers flock to the Lower Deschutes River for the chance to experience the epic yank of a wild Steelhead. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to Spey casting, we’ll teach you how to cover water effectively and increase your success rate. Start early, end late, and fish hard for that ultimate Steelhead experience. Book your trip now with Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guides and get ready for the thrill of a lifetime!
Fly Fishing Steelhead Deschutes River
Our single-day Steelhead float trips on the Deschutes River are a fantastic opportunity to meet this famous fishery and catch Wild Steelhead. The one-day float trip will start at the Warm Springs boat ramp and end at Trout Creek Campground. This drift is about 10 miles and has some great Steelhead runs. Two-Hand Spey Rods and the Deschutes River Steelhead are famous. Swinging sunk and skated flies to aggressive Steelhead in Central Oregon can change your life. The tug is the drug and fly anglers migrate to the Lower Deschutes River from July to December each year for the epic yank of a wild Steelhead.
Cover Water for Deschutes Steelhead Success
Neophytes to seasoned Spey casters must cover water to the best of their abilities to increase the success rate. We teach neophytes how to Spey cast and cover water effectively and enjoy the success as much as the angler. You can not fish from a boat on the Deschutes so the Steelhead Spey Angler will cover runs with floating and sink tip lines. The early morning and late evening shaded runs will fish a skated fly, but high sun hours will call for 10 to 14 feet of T8 to T14 sink tips for success. Cast, swing, two steps downstream, repeat the process! Spey casting and swinging flies for Steelhead is not easy, but the rewards are exhilarating.
Start Early End Late
We will push off from Warm Springs early and drift to the first Steelhead run before the sun peaks over the high canyon walls. It’s usually cold but the first run is always met with great expectations. Anglers will get out of the Drift Boat and divide the run up and start covering water hoping for that tug! Floating lines in the morning turn to T11 sink tips as the sun greets the Deschutes River. We will continue our drift stopping at likely Steelhead runs and cover water until mid-day. We will take a short lunch break to re-charge and let the sun fade a bit before we finish our trip strong. Dusk is a magical hour for Deschutes River Steelhead. Skating dry flies in the canyon shadows waiting for the explosion on your foam fly is intense. We fish hard and won’t get back to the boat ramp until dark. Catching Deschutes River Steelhead with a fly rod is hard work, but the payoff is outstanding.
Rates-Single Day Deschutes Steelhead Trip
One to Two Anglers $ 500.00
Three Anglers $ 750.00
All Single Day Trips Include:
*One Guide per Boat
*Fly Rods, Flies, and Tackle
All Single Day Trips NOT Included:
*Waders and Boots
*Food-Snacks-Beverages
*If you want to bring a fly rod a six or seven-weight Spey or Switch rod will work.
*Transportation to Warm Springs Boat Ramp
*Vehicle Shuttle
*Guide Gratuities
*Alcohol
Location and Travel
What to Bring
Dress for the weather. Our trips can go until dark and once the sun goes down, the canyon cools off. Our weather can change fast too, so please be prepared. You will need an Oregon Fishing License, a Tribal Permit, and a Boaters Pass. We covered these topics in a blog post, Deschutes River Fishing Regulations. Please bring your own snacks and drinks for day trips. Sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick, and a hat are great items to include. Click here for a complete packing list.
Multi-Day Trips for Steelhead
Multi-Day Deschutes River Fly Fishing Trips for Steelhead
Fly Fishing for Steelhead is about covering water to the best of your ability and finding active fish that will move to your offering. The Lower Deschutes River is famous for swinging dry and sunk flies with Spey Rods to aggressive Steelhead. A multi-day trip is your best chance to feel that tug drug. Our multi-day trips start at Trout Creek and will end at Harpham Flat. We will camp for two nights (more if you choose) and fish hard for three days. Here is Map One of Three. We will load up your gear for the day in the guide boat, and put your night gear in a dry bag to be transported to our first camping spot with the bagger boat. We will drift from run to run Spey casting flies on dry lines and sink tips. You will find many types of holding water that will test your abilities as a Spey Angler. We will break for a healthy lunch to rest, recharge, and game plan for the evening runs. The canyon walls cover the Deschutes River with shade and Spey Anglers anticipate aggressive Steelhead. We will arrive at the campsite one at dark with hot h’orderves and a big meal being prepared.
Day II Deschutes River Steelhead Trip
We will wake early with fresh hot coffee to get your mind and body moving. A hearty breakfast, then load up for a full day of swinging flies for Deschutes River Steelhead. You will pack your dry bag and bring your fly fishing essentials and our expert Bagger will meet us for lunch. A repeat of day one, drift to runs, wade-swing flies, and catch Steelhead. Same tactics with dry lines in the morning giving way to sunshine and sink tips until the evening shade. We have a big lunch and take a break to re-charge for the late afternoon sun dropping behind canyon walls. We will fish until dark and float to camp II. Our Bagger will have warm h’orderves ready on arrival, then a huge dinner. Deschutes River Camp Life is fantastic. Follow the day two map for more information.
Final Day III Deschutes River Steelhead Trip
We will repeat day two with a huge breakfast, a quick lunch, then fish hard to the Harpham Flat boat ramp around 2 PM. We will unload your gear and help pack up your vehicle, then send you homeward with memories of a lifetime. If you want the best map of the Deschutes River click here. We don’t always camp at the same spots each trip. Sites are first come first serve. Generally, we camp at Davidson Flat or North Junction the first night. We shoot for Windy Flat or Upper Dant the second night. Steelhead fishing on the Deschutes has been tough going the last 2-3 years, but it is still a great experience and we hope to do this for the rest of our lives. Come join us, you will love the experience.
Rates-Multi-Day Deschutes Steelhead Trip
Multi-Day Fly Fishing Trout Trips are priced per angler, a minimum of two.
Three Day, Two Night Float Trips: $1700 per Angler
Four Day, Three Night FloatTrips: $2300 per Angler
Five Day, Four Night Float Trips: $2900 per Angler
All Multi-Day Trips Include:
*One Guide per Boat
*Fly Rods, Flies, and Tackle
*Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
*Tents and a cot
All Multi-Day Trips NOT Included:
*Waders and Boots
*Transportation to Trout Creek Boat Ramp
*Vehicle Shuttle
*Guide Gratuities
*Sleeping Bag or Pillow
*Alcohol
Location and Travel
Out-of-state anglers can fly into Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) or Portland International Airport (PDX). Our one-day trout fishing trips start at Trout Creek Campground and end at Harpem Flat. A shuttle service will transport your car to the take-out boat ramp. Most out-of-state anglers rent a car and stay in Bend, Redmond, or Madras the night before their trip then back to PDX or RDM that evening.
Redmond to Trout Creek Campground is 57 miles
Bend to Trout Creek Ramp is 60 miles
Madras to Trout Creek is 16 miles
What to Bring
Multi-Day trips for Steelhead can be very cold, then kind of hot. Dress in layers. A heavy jacket, rain jacket, and wader pants are a must. Wool socks and a quality base layer. We will be on the river for three or more days, so bring an extra set of fishing clothes. Bring a set of camp clothes too. Sunglasses, winter cap, chapstick, and sunblock should be included. We DO NOT provide pillows or sleeping bags. If you want to drink alcohol please do so responsibly. A bottle of wine with dinner is a fantastic treat. Pack your toiletries and medications for 3 to 4 days. We are in the backcountry for 3-4 days with the river and railroad tracks leading out. Follow complete packing list for more information. Bring a valid fishing license and boaters pass.