Damn Good River Fishing Guides In The Mckenzie River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 river trips in the McKenzie River, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Trout Fly Fishing guided by Matt, McKenzie River Fly Fishing Trip guided by William, and Steelhead Fishing Trip guided by Jim.

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Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in the McKenzie River? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in the McKenzie River.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. steelhead, 2. rainbow trout, 3. bull trout, 4. cutthroat trout, and 5. chinook salmon.

The most common fishing techniques in the McKenzie River are fly fishing, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in the McKenzie River can range anywhere from about $458 to $970, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in the McKenzie River is $682. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in the McKenzie River is $643.

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 river fishing in the McKenzie River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 88 days in advance.

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