The Deschutes River in Oregon has the distinction of being one of the West’s best rainbow trout fisheries. We have scheduled this trip at the peak of the salmonfly hatch. Fly fishing for trout on the Deschutes may be one of the most unique angling experiences to be found in the American west. The fish are all native, wild “redsides.” This is a distinct sub-species of rainbow trout that tend to be some of the hardest fighting trout, for their size, you will ever find. Add to that the size of the river these fish swim in (3,500 to 5,500 cfs) and you have got a real battle on your hands! The Deschutes is a very healthy river system with an abundance of food for the trout. This means a “typical” day could have you fishing small mayfly emergers on 6x tippet, then bouncing large stonefly nymphs along the river bottom before spending the evening swinging caddis soft hackles. Guests will fish two per guide and good wading skills are important. Fishing from boats is not allowed on the Deschutes and they are used for transportation to wading locations.
Guests stay in double occupancy 12 x 12 Montana canvas spike tents. Camps will have a solar shower as well as a solar charging station. Tents will have cots and pads and guests will bring their own sleeping bags and towels. All meals will be delicious and served in the dining tent.
Itinerary
May 18: Arrive Portland or Redmond Oregon, get rental car, get accommodations for the night. (not included in package)
May 19: Take rental car to predetermined launch point to meet guides for a full day of guided fishing. Lunch and dinner provided riverside. Overnight at riverside camp. Rental vehicle will be shuttled to take out.
May 20 - 21: Full days of guided fishing with all meals and riverside accommodations included.
May 22: Full day of guided fishing with breakfast and lunch included. Depart for hotel. (Hotel not included in package)
May 23: Depart for home.
Included: On the water meals and accommodation, guided fishing, fishing tackle, camp gear, dry bags
Not Included: Alcohol, waders/boots, fishing licenses, guide gratuities, sleeping bag, vehicle shuttle, boater passes, personal items