The Lower Deschutes is an iconic Central Oregon river, famous for summer steelhead and hard-fighting redbands. We offer day and multi-day trip options to fit any client's timeframe. The "day stretch" located near Madras, Oregon, is a great section to experience the Lower Dechutes in a single day. Whereas the multi-day camp stretches offer guests an option to fully immerse themselves in the beautiful canyon.
Day Trip
Trout and Steelhead Floats
Meeting Point: Madras Safeway
Meeting Time: 6:00-8:00 am
What's Included: Any gear needed; flies, rods, reels, lines, wading gear, and a boat. Additionally, snacks and water are also included.
What to Bring: Weather-appropriate layers, a refillable water bottle, and any gear you want to use. Steelhead: 6-7wt spey rods. Trout: 4-6wt rods.
Price: $650
One Night Camp Trip
Trout and Steelhead Float
Meeting Point: Madras Safeway
Meeting Time: 6:00-8:00 am
What's Included: Any gear needed; flies, rods, reels, lines, wading gear, and a boat. Additionally, all meals and spacious tent accommodations are provided.
What to Bring: Toiletries, sleeping bag, weather-appropriate layers, a refillable water bottle, and any gear you want to use. Steelhead: 6-7wt spey rods. Trout: 4-6wt rods.
Price: Depends on group size
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1-2 people is $2,500 for the whole group
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3 people is $3,500 for the whole group
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4+ people is $4,000 with an additional $500 per person per trip
Three-Day Trips
Steelhead or Trout Camp Trips
Meeting Point: Trout Creek Campground
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:00 am
What's Included: Any gear needed; flies, rods, reels, lines, wading gear, and a boat. Additionally, all meals and spacious tent accommodations are provided.
What to Bring: Toiletries, a sleeping bag, and any gear you want to fish. Steelhead: 6-8wt Spey. Trout: 4-6 wt rods, euro.
Price: Depends on group size
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2 people is $3,450 for the whole group
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3 people is $5,175 for the whole group
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4+ people is $6,000 with an additional $1,500 per person per trip – up to a group of 8 maximum.