Deschutes River Anglers

Bend, Oregon
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Cory Godell

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Expert Oriented
Central Oregon born and raised, Cory is working on his second decade of guiding the local rivers (Deschutes, Owyhee, and the John Day). Now residing in Bend, OR, Cory spends the majority of his winters fishing and improving steelhead habitat working for the Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Trout Creek Project. A self-described “dry-fly nut,” Cory has a nose for rising fish and a knack for finding new spots where trout like to take a deftly-placed fly.

When the Deschutes season finally winds down, Cory shifts gears and goes to work for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. So really it is back to the river. Spring and winter he operates the smolt and adult steelhead trap on Trout Creek and helps with Red Band Rainbow Trout counts. This on-the-ground habitat work helps the future of the Deschutes fishery and brings him full circle on his love and quest for steelhead knowledge.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Cory Godell

Cory Godell

Independent Guide 23 years of exp.
Central Oregon born and raised, Cory is working on his second decade of guiding the local rivers (Deschutes, Owyhee, and the John Day). Now residing in Bend, OR, Cory spends the majority of his winters fishing and improving steelhead habitat working for the Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Trout Creek Project. A self-described “dry-fly nut,” Cory has a nose for rising fish and a knack for finding new spots where trout like to take a deftly-placed fly.

When the Deschutes season finally winds down, Cory shifts gears and goes to work for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. So really it is back to the river. Spring and winter he operates the smolt and adult steelhead trap on Trout Creek and helps with Red Band Rainbow Trout counts. This on-the-ground habitat work helps the future of the Deschutes fishery and brings him full circle on his love and quest for steelhead knowledge.

Deschutes River Rainbows

NEW Bend, OR 1 - 6 People 8 Hours From $600

About Your Trip

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Come experience a day you will never forget with your fun and experienced guide Cory. Enjoy the majestic scenery and hard fighting rainbows as you float through the amazing high desert canyon stopping to get out an wade one of Oregon's most famous rivers, the mighty Deschutes! Cory can fit 3 people in his drift boat, so going up to a fourth person will require another guide, which he will happily provide from his team...

About Your Trip

Come experience a day you will never forget with your fun and experienced guide Cory. Enjoy the majestic scenery and hard fighting rainbows as you float through the amazing high desert canyon stopping to get out an wade one of Oregon's most famous rivers, the mighty Deschutes! Cory can fit 3 people in his drift boat, so going up to a fourth person will require another guide, which he will happily provide from his team of outstanding piers!

While fly fishing is usually a finesse game, being gentle and tactical is not necessary on the Deschutes! Instead Cory likes to slap a big fly hard on the water and wait for the thrilling top water strike! While the Salmon fly hatch usually runs from mid-May through EARLY-June, don’t limit your trout fishing trip to this time frame, as there are many other great hatches on the Deschutes to take advantage of as well.

The river flows straight north through the high desert from Pelton Dam – which creates a classic tailwater fishery. The Deschutes runs hard and cold all year long, and this creates a multitude of insect life for its native trout to feed on. The most famous of all Deschutes Hatches is the famed Salmon fly hatch. These big bugs can top 2 inches in length and the biggest lunkers in the river are all looking up when the big bugs are on the water. They actually cannot stop eating them!
Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Deschutes River Rainbows
Boat Type
Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Koffler
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Koffler
Boat Length
17'
Boat Restroom
No

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).
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  • Rainbow Trout
  • Steelhead
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Technique

Fly Fishing

Type of Fishing

River

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