Oregon Fly Fishing Guides

Fly Fishing In Oregon

When it comes to fishing, Oregon just about has it all – freshwater fishing in big lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers for both warm-water and cold-water species, along with saltwater angling in coves, tidal rivers, bays and the open ocean for a host of different fishes. You’ll also find plenty of fly fishing guides in Oregon for freshwater angling, and flyfishing charters in Oregon for saltwater species.

Saltwater Fly Fishing In Oregon

The coast of Oregon provides some great fly fishing opportunities. One of the hottest spots is Tillamook Bay, when big salmon move in. Another fish species popular with anglers that can be caught on the fly is the ling cod. For some real heavy duty fly action, try battle with a tuna or a shark.

Oregon fly fishing charters offer a wide range of saltwater fishing trips. Flies and techniques, of course, will differ somewhat from those you would use to land trout, but most Oregon saltwater fishing guides are patient and will be glad to give you pointers.

Fly Fishing In Oregon

Freshwater Fly Fishing In Oregon

Trout are all over the Beaver State, including brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, cutthroat trout, golden trout, Lahontan trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, and steelhead trout. How’s that for a “who’s who” of trout roster? The state record brookie weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was caught in the Deschutes River, while the record bull trout came from Lake Billy Chinook and weighed 23 pounds, 2 ounces. The largest brown trout recorded in the state weighed 28 pounds, 5 ounces and was pulled from Paulina Lake, and the record cutthroat was landed in Siltcoos Lake and weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. The record golden trout weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and came from the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. The biggest ‘bow was a 28-pound fish from the Rogue River, and the heftiest lake trout was a 40.5-pound monster from Odell Lake. The Columbia River produced the 35.5-pound steelie that won the state honors.

So, other than the locales mentioned above, where can you find trout in Oregon? Actually, most bodies of water in the state contain at least one type of trout. Some of the best trout lakes include Bluejoint Lake, Prineville Reservoir, Woahink Lake, Green Peter Lake, Tenmile Lake, Applegate Reservoir, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Fish Lake, Davis Lake, Crater Lake, Fern Ridge Reservoir, Warm Springs Reservoir, and Lake Owyhee. On the larger lakes and reservoirs, you’ll need help from Oregon flyfishing guides.

In addition to all the lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in the state that hold trout, Oregon also has miles and miles of trout streams. Some of the best are the Chewaucan River, the Metolius River, the Owyhee River, the Willamette River, Hills Creek, the Fall River, the Williamson River, the Umpqua River, Burnt River, Lost Creek, Salmon Creek, Willow Creek, Salt Creek, the Siletz River, the Blitzen River, the Hood River, Crooked River, and the Imnaha River. Local fly fishing guides in Oregon will know where the trout are.