Over the River Guide Service
Independent · Eugene, Oregon
Over the River Guide Service is an independent fishing guide based in Eugene, Oregon, running drift boat trips for rainbow trout on McKenzie River. Season runs spring through fall. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
John Over floats the upper and lower McKenzie out of Eugene, typically one to two anglers per boat, with gear and hand tied flies included. The slower lower river stretches have produced his largest rainbow trout.
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WatersMcKenzie River
SpeciesRainbow trout
Tripsdrift boat
SeasonSpring through fall
RatesFull day $575, half day $475
Good to know
What waters does Over the River Guide Service fish?
Over the River Guide Service guides McKenzie River, out of Eugene, 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 Over the River Guide Service?
On Over the River Guide Service's trips you're targeting rainbow trout. 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 Over the River Guide Service run?
Over the River Guide Service runs drift boat trips on McKenzie River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Over the River Guide Service?
Over the River Guide Service's guided season runs spring through fall. 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. Over the River Guide Service can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Over the River Guide Service?
You book directly with Over the River Guide Service: through their website at overtherivergs.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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