Deschutes Fishing Guides
Outfitter · Lebanon, Oregon
Deschutes Fishing Guides is a guide outfitter based in Lebanon, Oregon, running drift boat, jet boat, and walk and wade trips for rainbow trout and steelhead on Deschutes River. Season runs May to August. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
A second generation Oregon outfitter guiding the Deschutes since 1966. Trout trips run May through July from McKenzie drift boats, and August steelhead trips head upriver from Heritage Landing by jet sled with all fishing done from shore.
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WatersDeschutes River
SpeciesRainbow troutSteelhead
Tripsdrift boatjet boatwalk and wade
SeasonMay to August
Good to know
What waters does Deschutes Fishing Guides fish?
Deschutes Fishing Guides guides Deschutes River, out of Lebanon, Oregon. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Deschutes Fishing Guides?
On Deschutes Fishing Guides's trips you're targeting rainbow trout and steelhead. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Deschutes Fishing Guides run?
Deschutes Fishing Guides runs drift boat, jet boat, and walk and wade trips on Deschutes River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Deschutes Fishing Guides?
Deschutes Fishing Guides's guided season runs May to August. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Oregon?
Yes: everyone fishing Oregon waters needs a valid Oregon fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Deschutes Fishing Guides can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Deschutes Fishing Guides?
You book directly with Deschutes Fishing Guides: through their website at deschutesfishingguides.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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