THE DATES ARE SET!

FIXED DATES SALMON FLY CAMP TRIPS

Written By Deschutes Angler Guide Alex Gonsiewski

Great Way To See The River And Meet A New Fishing Buddy

Always wanted to float the 36.5 miles from Trout Creek to Harpham Flats but could not find five people to go with you? Well, that is a problem no more. New this year we are offering TWO fixed dates camp trips on the best trout water on the Deschutes during the hatch of hatches, SALMON FLIES! This trip has six angler openings, making it the perfect option for those of you who can not get a fishing buddy to commit to a trip. Sign up and float the river with five other like minded trout junkies. Who knows a lifelong fishing partnership could be formed.  Got a buddy who is down to come? Perfect you can both sign up, this is not speed dating.

You and your new friends will spend three days floating the Deschutes' premier trout water with our knowledgeable guides stopping along the way to throw big dry flies to veracious redsides. Your two evenings will be spent resting sore arms and telling fishing stories while enjoying camp cooking at its finest.

Want In?

This part is easy. First, choose your preferred dates, the first trip will be May 29-31 the second will be June 2-4.  These dates are absolute prime time for the salmon fly hatch. Next, give us a call at Deschutes Angler Fly Shop, 541-395-0995, but hurry space is limited to six anglers.  Finally, get those BIG dries in order. 

PRICE: $1275. 

Includes 3 days guided fishing, all camping gear except sleeping bag, meals, non alcoholic beverages. 

Not included: Boater's Pass, fishing License, alcoholic beverages, fishing gear and gratuities. 

LET'S DO THIS! SALMONFLY!

Stonefly Dry Fly

Okay then. The Deschutes is finally under 6000 cfs out of Pelton. And the moment we've all been waiting for....Salmon Flies. No, it's not "On like Donkey Kong" as of yet. We are getting very close. I sensed a disturbance in the force just this morning. The force was very strong in this one. Upon further research I discovered that the low river temp yesterday was 51 and the high was 53. Well...where are they? They're below the White River right now and slowly migrating toward Maupin. Seriously. Nobody has it figured out yet.  So it goes. If the weather continues to improve over the weekend, the fishing should go crazy. As for now, nymphing with large stone patterns along the edges of the fast water should light'em up. If you want to go in search of the adults, focus your efforts below the White River for surface action. The White River is a bit clouded up, but will continue to improve as the precipitation subsides. We just received a shipping container full of Chubbies...literally! These flies have been the hot ticket for the last two years and counting. We won't run short on them this year and you had better not either. See ya soon!