Deschutes River Fly Shop & Camp
PHONE: (541) 553-2589
7228 NW HWY 26
MADRAS, OR 97741
River Borne Outfitter’s offers half, full, and multi-day guide trips out of the Deschutes River Fly Shop and Camp. We are located across the highway from the Lower Deschutes River and just a few miles from the the Warm Springs put in making us the most approximate guide service to this section of the “Blue Ribbon” Lower Deschutes River. Our proximity to the river guarantees we are in the know and on the fish. You would be hard pressed to find a guide service that spends more time on this section of the Deschutes! Day and overnight camp trips for native “Redside” rainbow trout are available on the Deschutes from April into November. Day and overnight steelhead trips are available September into November, steelhead runs permitting.
Our fly fishing lessons are a real hit as well. We offer a unique class where the first part of the class is taught in the fly shop, then out onto the lawns learning to cast, followed up with an after noon walk and wade guide trip! The “Beginning Fly Fish Deschutes River Class” is available all season long.
We also offer half and full day walk in trips on the Crooked River for native trout and guided and unguided private lake options in the spring, early summer and fall.
Deschutes River Fly Fishing Guide Trip Options
One of the things that sets us apart is our location and proximity to the river, and our exceptional local guides. As a result we can offer some unique trip options including walk in trips, and 3/4 day trips in the summer. But the best trip options are the full day floats and multi-day camp trip adventures!
Day Floats ~ (Warm Springs – Trout Creek)
This is a 10 mile float in to a scenic high desert river canyon. 
This roadless stretch offers great scenery and tons of great water to fish! Full day guide trips include 8 hours of guided fishing, equipment rentals, and a lunch! The season begins the third week in April and quickly transitions into the most popular hatch on the river.
Seasons ~ The spring (late April-early May) is pre-hatch time, fishing is usually good then as the river has just opened up for the season (third week in April) and the fish are hungry from a long winter! Historically the Salmon fly hatch (mid May into June) provides the best dry fly fishing of the season. Large dry flies = big takes from big fish! The most popular time to fish the river.. for good reason! This can be a busy time, and your best bet to get a from the crowds is to book a camp trip!
Camp Trips are the premiere Deschutes River experience.
Three and four day float trips into the “Wild and Scenic” section of the Lower Deschutes River. Rugged scenery, great fishing, luxurious camps and food, and great camaraderie makes for an unforgettable experience. A gear boat and camp host is used to secure and set our camps. No work required by clients! Float into camp with your tent already set up. Nothing to do but get out of your waders and grab a cocktail. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and camp camaraderie!
All camp equipment and food provided! Double occupancy outfitter tents, cots, and a dining tents make for a deluxe camp. For more info Read More…
Summer time is caddis time on the Deschutes!
Early and late in the day and sometimes through out the day, the dry fly fishing can be exceptional in the summer. This can be a little more technical fishing, but also more rewarding and typically a less busy time of year. Where warm summer evenings are spent wet wading the river stalking “heads” and casting to large rising trout sipping small bugs in the fading light! …It does not get much better. No wonder this is the staffs favorite time of year on the river!
Full Day Float
Trout & Steelhead
- 10 Mile Float
- 8 Hours of Guided Fishing
- All Equipment Provided!
- Deli Lunch
- “Wild & Scenic River”
Half Day "Walk and Wade"
Get the local tour!
- 4 Hours Guided Fishing
- All Equipment Provided!
- Be Shown the Local Waters
- Early Morning Trip
Fly Fishing Lessons
Beginners Welcome!
- Great Introduction
- 6 Hour Class
- Fishing and Shop Time
- All Equipment Provided!
- Casting Instruction
Camp Trips
Wild & Scenic Oregon
- Oregon Bucket List Trip
- Camp Equipment Provided
- Gourmet Food
- Luxurious Camps
- Wild & Scenic
Evening Caddis Float
Offered June ~ Aug
- 6 Hour Float
- Afternoon into Evening
- Experience the Magic Hour
- Great Dry Fly Fishing!
Crooked River Trips
"Walk and Wade"
- Half & Full Day Options
- All Equipment Provided
- Beginners Welcome!
- Close to Bend & Sunriver!
- Tailwater Fishery
Evening Caddis Float ~ (Warm Springs to Mecca Flats) Starting in June we offer a 6 hour, 3/4 day float to capitalize on the good evening summertime fishing! Floating just a mile and half to Mecca Flats we put in at 2 and will fish you all the way into the magic hour! Trip includes equipment rentals and shuttle. But no lunch…though you can request a lunch out of our deli or come early and have a burger!
Steelhead enter these upper reaches of the Deschutes in September. When we offer “Combo” trout and steelhead trips, and steelhead specific trips from September into November (steelhead runs permitting) Steelhead can be caught using two hand spey rods and swinging flies or using single hand rods and nymphing.camaraderie
Other Guide Trip Options & Classes
Crooked River Guide Trips
The Crooked River is a small high desert tailwater and an hour drive from the fly shop and forty five minutes from Bend and Redmond. This is the closest quality fly fishing to Bend and is a great venue for beginners, families, and small groups. The fishery can be prolific with fish counts over 3,000 fish per mile some years. Half and full day walk in trips are available for the Crooked River.
Fly Fishing Lessons
Beginning fly fishing classes are available! The most popular class "Beginning Fly Fishing, Deschutes River" class begins in the fly shop. Where you get an overview of equipment, terminology, and learn some basic knots. We then go outside and learn to fly cast on our manicured lawns. After lunch we wader up and head to the river for an afternoon walk in fly fishing trip. Equipment rentals are provided!
Private Lakes
We have exclusive private lake access on a large private ranch within an hour drive of the fly shop and camp. Most have stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes. The fishing and scenery is exceptional! The lakes are stocked and fish range between 16" to 5 pounds! We offer guided and non guided options. Float tube and equipment rentals are included with the guided private lake trips.
Fishing & Lodging Packages Deals are Available... Save $$ by taking advantage of our package deals!!
“The Intro To Fly Fishing Weekend” (The best introduction to fly fishing ever!) 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 to book over the phone
“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”
What's Included..
Half day trips include 4 hours of guided fishing, & equipment rentals (waders, boots, fly rod/reel)
Full day trips include 8 hours of guided fishing, equipment rentals, and a lunch!
Camp trips include all camp equipment (you need to bring your own sleeping bag), guide services, food & water.
Whats Not...
Fishing licenses, steelhead tags (steelhead trips only), shuttles for client vehicles (camp trips only) river passes & permits (Deschutes only), flies, and guide gratuities are not included.
Booking Policy
50% deposit required to secure dates at the time of booking. Deposits refunded for cancellation with a 30 day minimum advanced notice for day trips, 45 day minimum advanced notice for multi day trips. Any deposits within 30 days are non-refundable. Trips are ran rain or shine, River Borne Outfitters reserves the right to reschedule the trip because of adverse/and or unsafe weather conditions or because of any other unforeseen reasons.