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.

About Your Trip

This trip is an opportunity to experience the pinnacle of Oregon’s fisheries and wild spaces! Depending on time of year we chase steelhead and salmon on many different systems in the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast. We typically fish with spin rods or bait-casting equipment but will pick up a fly rod on occasion. We welcome beginners and all other experience levels. Most commonly I will meet you at our takeout location, leaving your car there. You then hop in with me and we will drive to the put-in and launch the boat. We will float anywhere from 3 to 10 miles depending on fishing and water conditions. I provide lunch on full day trips, and drinks and on both the full day and half day.

Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

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Pricing Matrix

	7 hours
1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$600.00
3 People	$650.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Matt P.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

I grew up fly fishing and guiding trout streams in the Rocky Mountains, mostly Colorado. It was a great place to hone my skills, but I always felt a tug to the Pacific Northwest. I decided to get my degree at the University of Oregon in Eugene and I’ve been fishing here ever since. Although I’ve had the privilege of fishing all around the world, the Willamette Valley and the McKenzie River are home for...

About Your Guide

Matt P.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bluefin Tuna, 600 lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sushi

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Bluefin Tuna, 600 lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Sushi

What’s your favorite band?

Lucero

What’s your favorite movie?

O brother where art thou

What’s your favorite sports team?

Ducks!

What’s your drink of choice?

I’ll keep it PG, root beer

What was your last halloween costume?

Deer in the headlights

What do you want for Christmas this year?

My two front teeth

How did you get started guiding?

Wanting to spend my days on the river, started at 15 and havent looked back.

What makes you different from other guides?

Well travelled, patient, relaxed, interested in making a connection with clients rather than just the fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Florence, Oregon

Areas Fished

McKenzie River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumaweld
Year Built: 1982
Boat Length: 16'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Drift Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Alumaweld
Year Built: 1982
Boat Length: 16'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

We will have all the fishing gear but we typically recommend bringing several layers including a rain coat, as our weather is often volatile.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.