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Deschutes River
The Deschutes river is a gem among northwest rivers. Flowing 252 miles from the high cascades in central Oregon, the Deschutes is the largest spring fed river in the western United States. Trout fishing best dates are May-October and prime dates for Steelhead are September, October and November. With the full beauty of the canyon and surrounding wildlife it's easy to understand why this river has been declared a National Scenic Waterway. This world class fishery is only available to guides with exclusive BLM permits.

Deschutes Trout Fishing
Deschutes River host hard fighting wild rainbow trout. These fish are a special strain called the "Redband" trout. Beautiful coloration and difficult to land these feisty trout are a prized catch. Deschutes river primary hatches are caddis, stonefly, mayflies and midges. The stonefly or salmon fly hatch in the spring is world famous producing smashing surface takes on dry flies up to 3" long! Caddis and mayfly action can be excellent as well. Join us on an unforgettable adventure in the Deschutes river canyon for trout. Ask us about trout and steelhead combo trips.

Deschutes Steelhead Fishing
Join us for an unforgettable Steelhead adventure on the Deschutes River. This fishery is one of the best in the world for catching steelhead on the swung fly. Steelhead, both wild and hatchery, range in size from 4 to 20 pounds and average around 6 to 8 pounds. These fish are wild and crazy fighters and move aggressively to the fly. Join us fishing a floating line and swing your fly across the surface; see what the addiction is all about. This is one of the best fisheries to catch a steelhead on the swung fly.

Deschutes Trout-Overnight Trips
Enjoy the full experience of trout fishing, the beauty of the canyon and the comfort of riverside dining. Fish a full day on the water with your guide and float into camp for hor-dourvers and a relaxing drink. After a full dinner go hit the evening hatch or just relax and soak up the glow of the evening. Comfortable camps are pre-set riverside by our advance staff. Start your morning right with a full breakfast, hot coffee and amazing scenery. Overnight trout trips are 2-5 days.

Deschutes Steelhead Overnight Trips
This guided adventure is a minimum of three days and is a fully outfitted trip. Deluxe camps are pre-set riverside on some of our best steelhead runs. Camps are comfortable with warm canvas tents with lots of room, cots, sleeping pads and heaters to keep you comfortable. Float and fish with your guide during the day, enjoy a barbeque shore lunch and optimize your time on the water. Learn the basics of casting if you are new or brush up on advanced skills with one of our excellent guides. In the evening float into camp and enjoy hot hor'dourvers and a relaxing drink. Meals are hearty and you won't leave hungry. This is an adventure not to miss: aggressive steelhead, breath-taking canyon views, whitewater float and filling meals. What could be better?

Clackamas River Steelhead
Clackamas River Steelhead are available January through June most years. Runs consist of wild, broodstock and hatchery fish. Winter, spring and summer run steelhead are available. Fishing for steelhead close to Portland can be fun and productive. We use spey rods and sink tips much of the year fishing the swung fly for aggressive grabs from fish that can push 20lbs. Average size is approximately 8lbs. Indicator strategies work well also. We fish the Clackamas with a drift boat. This is one of Rob Crandall's favorite rivers having grown up on the Clackamas.

Other Trips
Water Time Outfitters offers other exciting river adventures. Join us for fly fishing Eagle Creek, NF Nehalem and other North west streams and rivers. Bank fishing for the hardy angler is available as well. Ask us about special packages and group trips that we do as well.