Trip Highlights
- Drift ten miles of the Lower Deschutes River from Warm Springs to Trout Creek
- Wade and fly fish for wild “redside” rainbow trout
- Oregon’s most famous blue ribbon wild trout stream
- Our most popular guided trip
Trip Overview
Wade and fly fish for wild “redside” rainbow trout on Central Oregon’s blue ribbon trout stream, the Lower Deschutes River. Our daily guided drift boat trips take you from Warm Springs to Trout Creek on a ten mile wild and scenic float through the Deschutes River Canyon and provide turn key access to some of the best fly fishing near Bend.
Fishing Program
Rates
Full Day Float: $550 (1 or 2 anglers), $650 (3 anglers)
Opening day in April through October.
Included: Guided fishing (one boat and guide per one to three anglers), lunch, drinking water, fly rod setups, flies and fishing tackle. Transportation from Bend, Redmond, or Madras can be arranged and is included as part of the service.
Not Included: Rental waders and / or wading boots, fishing license, Deschutes Boater Pass, Warm Springs Tribal Permit, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.
You Will Need: Waders and / or wading boots, Oregon fishing license, Deschutes Boater Pass, and Warm Springs Tribal Permit. We can assist you with obtaining these items, except for your fishing license.
Location & Travel
Trips begin at Bend Fly Shop – 50 SE Scott St, #7, Bend, OR 97702 – about 54 miles from the Warm Springs Boat Launch. Alternatively, you can meet your guide at Safeway in Madras – 80 NE Cedar St, Madras, OR 97741 – about 12 miles from the boat launch.
Pre and post trip accommodations in Bend or Madras should be handled independently.
Licenses & Permits
Fishing License: You will need a valid Oregon angling license. Daily licenses are available (daily combination angling license, available online at https://or.outdoorcentral.us/or/license. You will be responsible for purchasing your fishing license. Daily licenses run $16.50 per angler.
Boater Pass: You will need a Deschutes Boater Pass, a BLM fee and document available at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/251980. Boater passes cost $6/transaction fee + $2/person (weekdays) and $8/person (weekend days) and are limited in availability during peak season (Memorial Day weekend through Octboer 15th depending on the stretch of river), so early reservations are encouraged. We are happy to assist you in obtaining your boater pass. Please contact us for details.
Tribal Permit: Recommended but not required, a Warm Springs Tribal Permit (https://tribalpermit.com) grants you access to 8 miles of great water along the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. We encourage each angler to have a Tribal Permit, and are happy to purchase Tribal Permits on your behalf. Tribal Permits are $14 per person / day.
Bend Fly Shop’s outfitter, Chris O’Donnell’s Guide Service, is an equal opportunities recreation provider operating under special recreation permits granted by the Bureau of Land Management for the Lower Deschutes, Crooked, and John Day Rivers.