Deschutes Spring Trout Opener Forecast
Deschutes Spring Trout Opener Forecast
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Other Fishing Thats Happening this time of year..
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Category: Misc. News and Announcements
Misc. news, announcements, and other happenings at the camp!
Now Booking For 2025
Now Booking for the 2025 Season!
This is when we encourage our guests who have plans book a trip with us for the next season, to get something on the books sooner than later! Booking early gets you the best dates, the premiere RV sites, and the cabins during peak times!
Especially prime Salmonfly & Caddis dates in May and June! Fall trout & steelhead in Sept & October. And for those who want to book one of our camp trips! There is limited availability for the cabins & camp trips.
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Deschutes River Day TripsWith the launch point right down the HWY from the fly shop & camp. The Warm Springs to Trout Creek float is a perfect 10 mile venture into a roadless high desert river canyon. A mini wilderness float with great scenery and fishing! Making for the perfect day float. What more can you ask for? |
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Deschutes River Camp TripsThree and four day float trips into the “Wild and Scenic” section of the Deschutes. The best place to get away from the crowds during the Salmon fly. A fully outfitted camp trip with great scenery, camping, and of course fishing! All camp equipment & food included. Includes an Extra gear boat & camp host. No work for clients! |
Fishing & Lodging Packages Deals are Available… Save $$ by taking advantage of our package deals!!
“The Two Day Sampler”
An old favorite.. Book the “The Crooked River” day one for a full day walk and wade trip. Followed by a “Full Day Deschutes River Guide Trip” Day two, plus two nights lodging and receive a discount off both your fishing and lodging!
“The Summer Fishing & Lodging Package”
Book an “Evening Caddis Float” day one followed up by a full day Deschutes River Guide Trip day two, plus two nights lodging. To get what will feel like a lot of fishing in for a great price! USE PROMO CODE “PACKAGEDISCOUNT”
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“The Intro To Fly Fishing Weekend” (The best introduction to fly fishing ever!)
Great for couples and families. Book the “Beginning Fly Fishing – Deschutes River Class” day one. Which gives you all the tools to fully experience a “Full Day Deschutes River Guide Trip” Day two. Plus two nights lodging and make a weekend of it! Great for couples! Use the Promo code “FLYFISHWEEKEND” when booking online to receive the discount! Or call for questions and to book over the phone.
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Deschutes Cabin RentalsOur two on-site vacation rentals at the camp are fully furnished and can sleep 4-5 people per unit. They have AC, satellite dish tv’s, BBQ, & covered patio porches with views of the river and river canyon. They make for a great base camp when taking a guide trip with us or fishing the area on your own! |
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Deschutes Rv ParkOur 36 unit RV park & campground includes 22 freshly remodeled RV spots that can accommodate all sizes of RV’s. Some have full hook ups, all have 30/50 amp electrical and water, with views of the river. The original tent camping sites on the lawns are also still available and offer great shade and views! |
NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
The Fly Shop Is Now Closed for the Season.
All good things must come to an end and so does our season! The fly shop and store are now closed. Though the camp remains open. Camping can be booked online and is self serve with our onsite manager to keep an eye on things. The fly shop re-opens for 2025 season 4/20 with the River re- opening April 22nd. Thank you to all who visited us this season. We look forward to seeing you all again next year! Make sure to put April 26th on your calendar. That is when we are doing our annual river clean up and opening day party!!
Re-OPens 4/20/25
Now Booking 2024 Season!
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November Guide Trip & Lodging Discounts!
From now till the end of November save on Deschutes Day Trips
From Warm Springs to Trout Creek floating 10 miles into a boat in only section of the Deschutes. The fishing is still very good.. the steelhead are still arriving in the upper river. And our guides are still wanting to work!
Book a day trip for November and get 10% off!
Enter coupon code “FALL23”
when booking online, or mention this add when booking over the phone to receive the discount. Combine with our lodging discount to make a weekend of it!
November Lodging Discounts Also Available!
Nightly cabin rentals are still available for this season.
While the hardy folks and the die hards are still camping, this is the time of year a nice hot shower and warm bed make all the difference. Our onsite vacation rentals make for a great home base when fishing the Warm Springs section of the Deschutes. With steelhead showing, plus good trout fishing still happening. There is still time to get some fishing in this season!
Book 2 or more nights in November and receive 20% off!
From now till the end of November. Discounts available for guided fishing too. Save both on fishing and lodging! For cabin discounts enter coupon code “CAB23” when your are booking online, or mention this add when booking over the phone!
Call us directly to book over the phone! Or for questions… PH: 541-553-2589
River Clean Up & Opening Day Celebration
The Deschutes River Opens Sat. April 22nd
The same day as our river clean up and party! It should make for a good turn out and fun time..
If you want to participate in the river clean up. Stop by the fly shop the morning of the opener to sign up and grab some garbage bags. Every garbage bag you bring back filled with trash off the river gets you a raffle ticket. The fly shop pays for the dumpster to remove the garbage!
Raffle tickets can be exchanged for food and drink that evening at the BBQ… Or put toward the raffle held later in the evening.
The BBQ & Apres-Fish festivities should start around 5:00 PM… the raffle will be held then along with food and drinks for the clean up crew! Give aways and games, and a bonfire round out the festivities…
Our Annual River Clean Up & Party will be the same day the river opens this year!
Camping Discounts for Participants of the River Clean Up & Opener! Enter PROMO Code “River Clean Up 23” when you are booking your camping online! And receive 10% off your camping or RV stay for the weekend of the opener! Book Your Camping Reservation Now!
NOW HIRING!
We are now hiring for next season!
The Following Positions..
Year Round Maintenance Caretaker ~
We are looking for a year round caretaker, grounds keeper, security & maintenance person to come join our team. You need to have your own RV and be a jack of all trades type with experience in lawn care, plumbing, light carpentry, building maintenance, etc.. Experience camp hosting or working at a RV park a plus.. a love of fly fishing and experience in the fly fishing industry also a plus!
Compensation will be in trade for a full hook up RV site, and a stipend. Depending on the level of involvement with the business.
This a great option for that semi-retired guy, gal, or couple. Or someone that has remote work abilities. Or for those that want to live in a van down by the river and get paid!
Seasonal camp/shop staff ~
We are also accepting applications for seasonal staff positions for this upcoming season. Primary duties would be working in the fly shop & deli and around the camp, helping with the daily operations and maintenance of the campground. This is a really fun job that runs about 6-7 months. Experience (or desire to get experience) in the fly fishing industry needed. Other qualifications that would apply would be experience in the outdoor retail, food service, lodging & hospitality. Lots of experience and knowledge about fly fishing and the Deschutes River also important. Being tool savy with experience with landscaping, light carpentry, and maintenance also a plus.. Free camping is included for all full time seasonal hires. As long as you have your own RV, camper, or van to stay in onsite. It is also a good opportunity for someone commuting from Madras and Jeffereson County.
Camp Trip Guides ~
We are looking to add a guide to our growing multi day camp trip program. Qualified applicants need dependable vehicles, aluminum drift boats and plenty of fishing/ camping equipment. More importantly they would also need experience fishing, guiding, and boating on the Deschutes or equivalent and rowing class III+ whitewater. Ideally with experience working and guiding multi day wilderness river trips commercially. Though we would train the right candidates as long as they have the proven fishing and boating experience, and were quick learners and hard workers. Guides would need to have current First Aid/CPR and Oregon Guide Registration. Sub contractors with their own insurance accepted as well. Camp trip guides potentially could get some over flow day trips as well for there are always additional opportunities for more days for the right fit and go getters.
To Apply:
Ideally email us a cover letter and resume. Or at the very least email us with an introduction, the job you are interested in and your basic qualifications. Please include work experience, any skills,training, and certifications. Also include descriptions of your RV, vehicles, boat, and equipment and anything else you bring to the table! We will get back to qualified applicants with an application and to schedule interviews once we have heard from you! Don’t wait.. come join our team and experience the adventure of the camp and river for the season!
Please note though, no heavy drinkers, drama, or druggies need apply. We do an intensive back ground check on all applicants. Thank you for you interest. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email us here
Or call 541-553-2589 for more info
Now Booking for 2023 Season!
Deschutes Fly Fishing Guide Trips & Lessons
And RV, Camping, and Cabin Rental Stays for next season!
Deschutes Guide Trips
- Multi-Day, fully outfitted camp trips into the “Wild and Scenic” section of the Deschutes! Book early because of limited camp trip availability!
- Deschutes Day Floats ~ A great 10 mile float, putting in right below the fly shop and floating into a scenic high desert river canyon. Accessing roadless sections of river and great fishing!
- Beginning Fly Fishing Classes ~ From beginners to expert alike, we love to teach and have the fly fishing class for you! A perfect intro class taught at the fly shop and on the river!
- Deschutes River Cabin Rentals ~ Our onsite vacation rentals make for a great base when taking a guide trip, or fishing the area on your own!
- Deschutes River RV Park ~ Book one of our RV sites or dry camping spots at our 35 unit RV park and campground. Across the HWY from the river. A throw back fish camp spot and good even for non anglers traveling through!
Please call or email us for further info, to book over the phone or for other inquiries.. Fly shop ~ 541-553-2589
Now Closed for the 2022 Season
We wanna thank everyone that visited the camp or booked a guide trip or fly fishing lesson with us this past season! We really appreciate your business. We are already looking forward to the 2023 season. The fly shop, store, and deli are now closed for the season.
Though the RV Park is open year round!
The campground is open year round now. Reservations for off season camping, work camping and short term, month to month RV rentals (Nov.-April only) can be made online here… Please call if you want to stay longer than a week to confirm availability before booking any long term stays.
If you stay in the RV park in the off season you will have to let yourself in and out of the gate (locked) and find your RV site on your own. You will get the gate code with your reservation. There is an off season manager though he may not be onsite at the time of check in. Please call for further info or questions.
RE-Opening Next Season ~ 4/20/23
The Deschutes River Opens to fishing in the Warm Springs section of the river Sat. April 22nd this year!
We will be having our annual Opening Day Celebration & River Clean Up that same day! Should be a fun one.. its the first time the river clean up and party was the same day as the opener! Stay tuned for more updates…
