Damn Good Bend Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Bend are:

• Take Down Fishing Guide Service
• Bend Fly Fishing Guide - Buried Hook
• Deschutes River Anglers
• Premier Guide Service
• Hancock Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Bend, and the most popular trips in the area are Crooked River Fly Fishing guided by Steve and Deschutes River Rainbows guided by Cory.

Our guides in Bend are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3710 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly guides / fishing lessons in Bend? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Bend.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Bend as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Bend are: 1. rainbow trout, 2. steelhead, 3. brown trout, 4. bull trout, and 5. coho salmon.

The most common fishing techniques in Bend are fly fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but wading and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Bend can range anywhere from about $510 to $1,443, but the average price for a half day trip in Bend is $795. The average price for a full day trip in Bend is $1,031.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Bend is fall, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Bend, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Bend. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Bend.