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Rogue River Outfitters – 2013 Season Preview

Posted in Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , , , , , , on February 28, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

4465430798_0f10493b54_bSo far Steelhead fishing has been good and I expect it will only to get better as Oregon’s late winter storms roll in. I will be fishing for Steelhead  through March then I will move to Spring Chinook on the Willamette and Columbia in April and early May.

We will start our Deschutes River Trout season in mid-May, bookings look good, however we still have June 9-11 and June 12-14 this week is a great week for trout fishing. The Deschutes is one of our most popular fly fishing trips, if you are a fly angler and have not fished the Deschutes you really owe it to yourself to.

After last year it’s not hard to look forward to July and August Rogue rafting season. We finally had a real summer in Southern Oregon. The Rogue is a special river with all it has to offer but when you mix Rogue River rafting and a Southern Oregon summer it’s a one of a kind river experience, I can’t wait!

5201853326_983e8498c6_bA great summer rolled into an even better fall last year. The weather was great, water levels were favorable and fishing for half pounds was excellent. Salmon and steelhead fishing was good also but the half pounders stole the show. Historically a good half pounder year is followed by a good adult steelhead year; this simply gives me more to look forward to. As a guide I am truly blessed, I have the chance to travel through Oregon fishing the great rivers Oregon has to offer at the time of year they produce the best. Sometimes my time on the river is to short this only means that I’ll look forward to it more next year.

We are extremely fortunate to have the same crew returning this year, they are all really good people and each one of them brings something special to each river trip. They all do their best to keep me in line or drive me nuts not sure sometimes. I am lucky to get to work with professional quality guides.

Where are we and when?

  • February- March: Winter Steelhead fishing, central Oregon coast, primarily the Siletz River.
  • April-mid-May: Spring Chinook salmon up on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers
  • May-July: Fly Fishing for the World famous Deschutes Resides
  • June-July: Trout fishing Grand Ronde river wilderness
  • July-August: Wilderness White Water rafting trips on the Rogue River
  • August: Fly Fishing Lower Deschutes River summer steelhead
  • Sept – Nov: 3- 4 day Rogue River Wilderness steelhead and salmon fishing trips
  • September: Fall Chinook fishing Rogue and Coquille
  • October: One day steelhead fishing Rogue River

Please call if you should have any questions about any of the trips mentioned above, we will be more than happy to help 1-888-767-3144.

Your Hosts,
Craig & Tina

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Deschutes River Cooling Tower | Questions & Answers From PGE

Posted in Deschutes River, Deschutes Upper River, Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes Fly Fishing, tagged , , , , , on August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Just over a year ago we posted a blog about the new cooling tower that PGE had added to Pelton Damn… We have fished the Deschutes River for over 30 years and this year noticed some definite changes. Is this because of the Cooling Tower or just a weird year, who knows… But As mentioned in the post nearly 14 months ago there are some definite concerns we should all have.

Questions and answers on Deschutes water temperatures From PGE Posted On Their Site:

July 29th, 2011

The selective water withdrawal facility is now in its second year of operation, and we’re getting questions about how we’re managing water temperatures in the Lower Deschutes. Here are some answers for you:

Have you noticed a difference on the Deschutes? Let us know your thoughts, we would love to hear from you.

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Deschutes River Steelhead Fishing | Rogue River Rafting | rrotrips.com

Posted in Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes River, Rogue River Rafting, tagged , , , , on August 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Lower Deschutes River Steelhead Fishing

 

I must say that it is hard to leave this beautiful place (southern Oregon’s Rogue River Valley).  But now I am off to the Lower Deschutes to fish for the hottest fly biting Steelhead that exist.   Deschutes steelhead are only 5 to 12 pounds but they are a kick!  As hard as it is to leave the Rogue to my crew, I am equally looking forward to a Deschutes sun rise and the sound of a screaming fly reel. :)

 

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Our Rogue River rafting is in full swing and the river and the weather conditions are awesome!  We still have some great dates and deals for the month of August.  What better way to spend three days  than with your family, friends, co-workers or even the boss this summer out on the beautiful Rogue River.  We have a trip that everyone would enjoy,so come join us.

See ya out there on one of our Oregon Outdoor Adventures of a lifetime! :)

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Deschutes River Caddis Fly Hatch | Fly Fishing Oregon’s Deschutes | RRO-Trips

Posted in caddis fly hatch, Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, oregon caddisfly, tagged , , , on June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Deschutes River Canyon23 years ago Bill Lock of Salem Oregon, himself a long time client, referred to us a new group of clients. This group of guys were from Reno Nevada, they were putting together a college reunion.  This one trip has spawned into 4 consistent and sometimes 5 Reno Nevada group trips.

Reno Group Art HickleyMost of the original group go on two different trips, one in early June and we just completed the second trip. I am glad to say that both groups had great trips this year. The early June group hit the salmon fly hatch and the second group… well they are true trout hunters they just love the caddisfly hatch and man it was on.

Reno Nevada Brad JohnsonThe caddi’s hatch has been strong this past week with warming weather and water levels that are consistently falling.  I want to thank the Reno boy’s for being such good friends and guests. We have our favorite Reno trip coming up next week, the Boys bring their wives.

May I add these ladies are darn good anglers. :)

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Deschutes Fly Fishing Report 2011 | RRO-Trips.com

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, Deschutes River Report, Guides, tagged , on May 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Deschutes Fly Fishing

We started out Deschutes season on may 16th with a group that has been going with us for 10 years, As most probably know that all of Oregon rivers are high, due to the excessive rain and an amazing snow pack.

Deschutes Fly Fishing 2011Our first trip the Deschutes was running at 6500 cfs (we like it around 4500), water temperature 53, the stone flies were out from Trout Creek down.  The first trip was mediocre, the fish were not quite turned on to the dry flies yet, however nymphing with large stones was good.  The closer we got to Maupin the better the dry-fly bite became.

On trip 2, the hatch was as strong as it gets, with both golden stones and salmon flies.  The fish were turned on to the dry fly from Trout Creek down.  It’s amazing what 3 days make in the hatches.  We missed 3 days last week but back on the water here soon.

Deschutes Fly FishingWith the Deschutes River Levels off the charts, fishing may not be as good as we have seen in years past. Yet high water has not effected the bug hatches so with the sun and some moderate water levels fishing the deschutes in 2011 could become good as ever.  At this point we leave the season in the hands of our Oregon weather gods. :)

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Deschutes River Fall Fishing | A Fly Casting Video

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Video, Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , on September 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »

At Rogue River Outfitters we have had a number of people contact us about fishing the Deschutes this time of year and later into the fall.  The question being “is the fishing any good this time of year”. In years past we have fall fished a half a dozen trips down the Deschutes, fishing for Steelhead and the over feed REDSIDE… This is a trip we have enjoyed doing and have found great success.

We opened a slot for a trip this year  Oct 3-5th.  We have not quite filled it, so if you have an interest give us call. We guarantee an experience you will not soon forget. :)   If you’re going to go on your own here is a quick tip. The Steelhead hold in the riffles and the trout will feed from the foam line.  Look for the hatch and float a very small bug, for the steelhead use weighted nymphs and indicator.  Good Luck!

It is the deschutes so casting practice may be needed, correction it is the deschutes so casting practice is a must! Orvis had posted on their FB page a link to a casting video from “On the Fly Productions”.  We were checking out the Video and thought you might enjoy.

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Deschutes River Report | Steelhead Fishing | Rogue River Outfitters

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report 2010, Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , on August 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Rogue River Outfitters Deschutes Flyfishing

Another Steelhead season is wrapping up for us on the Deschutes.  Although the season has been terrific we have definitely seen a slow down in the number of fish being caught… The high light of the season was a 30 count, caught on a two-day trip between 4 guys.  Pretty awesome.

Rogue River Outfittes, Flyfishing the DeschutesMid month we had winds on the river that did not stop.  From early in the morning (before the sun was up), until late at night.  This can create some of the most challenging conditions to a flyfisherman on the deschutes.  As you cast the fly with the target dead on,  and the wind pushes your fly 25 feet up river or in your face.  You realize that there is some truth to what has been said about the deschutes “Its Pure Hell, With a River Running Through It Full of Fish!” As frustrating as it can be, the Deschutes River is Oregon’s finest.

Rogue River Outfitters Flyfishing the Deschutes River.Another quick note about the Deschutes that we noticed this year is the number of fisherman on the water.  We fish the Deschutes upper and lower for nearly 4 months straight, and have done so for over 25 years.  This year will go down as having the most pressure from other flyfisherman ever.  Even before sun light the fisherman were lining the banks.  There was more times than not, we would be boating into a fishing hole and a flashlight would go on.  A signal to us to move on, this spot is taken.  I think next year we will not write about the Deschutes,  but maybe a small river in Idaho in hopes that people will move on! :)

We still have a opened slot on the Upper Deschutes, OCT 3rd-5th (with a possible 4-day if requested).  This trip is a fall float for trout and steelhead, on the upper section, from trout creek to Maupin. This trip has always been special not only because of the terrific fishing, but also because of the climate on the river.  Fall colors will be out and we usually do not see another boat for the full 3 day trip.  The Deschutes River in the fall, Book today!

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Deschutes River Cooling Tower | Rogue River Outfitters

Posted in Deschutes Lower River, Deschutes River, Deschutes River Report, Guides, tagged , , on July 16, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Cooling Tower Bridge

We heard about the “Cooling Tower” that PGE had added to Pelton Damn, but to be honest did not know all of the details surrounding it.  A one of a kind project, that basically has just begun, and we will not know for sometime the effect this Tower will have on the Deschutes Fishery. But for right now it looks incredible.

Deschutes Fish Passage

The underwater tower draws water off the surface of Lake Billy Chinook, restoring currents disturbed when the dam was built in the 1960s, and allowing migrating fish to find their way to a collection facility where they can be transported downstream of the Pelton Round Butte hydro project, to complete their journey to the sea. It will also allow project operators to mix warmer surface water with cooler water from the bottom of the reservoir to improve conditions for fish in the lower Deschutes River.

December 11th, 2009 by Richard Myhre

It seems the first of the two goals of the project have already started to work. The First Goal was to provide surface currents within the fore bay of Round Butte Dam that will help attract migrating summer steelhead, spring chinook, and kokanee/sockeye smolts.

Yearling Spring Chinook

We have now captured over 100,000 fish at the new downstream fish facility at Round Butte Dam. The numbers of salmon smolts (juvenile salmon migrating to the ocean) entering the new fish facilities increased dramatically during March and April, with several days when more than 7,000 salmon and steelhead were caught. The fish passage crew worked overtime to get them sorted, marked, transported to the lower Deschutes River and released safely to continue their journey to the Pacific.

As of the first week in June, more than 30,000 yearling spring Chinook salmon, 5,000 steelhead and 47,000 yearling kokanee/sockeye salmon have been passed downstream. Another 25,000 older kokanee, bull trout, brown trout and assorted other species have been released back into Lake Billy Chinook. We expected numbers to decline more as May ended, but we are still passing more than a thousand smolts per day, mostly spring Chinook and steelhead.

June 11th, 2010 by Don Ratliff

Deschutes Trout

The Second Goal is to return the temperature of water in the Deschutes River downstream to pre-dam conditions by allowing withdrawal of water from various levels in the reservoir. This is the goal that could take some time to determine the long-term effects.  The trout today on the Deschutes River are remarkable, a blue ribbon fishery that cannot and should not be compromised.

To learn more about the Deschutes River Cooling Tower click on the links above.  There you will find a blog full of info about the tower.

Click here to view the video posted by PGE about the tower I recommend a person take 10 minutes and watch the video,  the Building of this project is nothing less than Amazing.  Just think for the first time in over 40 years the downstream passage on Deschutes River of salmon and steelhead from streams and rivers above three Deschutes River dams, has begun. They are estimated to return some time in 2012. :)

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Deschutes Fly Fishing Report | Rogue River Outfitters

Posted in Deschutes Fly Fishing, Deschutes River, Rogue River Outfitters, tagged , , , , on June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Deschutes Redside

Rogue River Outfitters just returned from two Grand Ronde, back to back fishing trips in Eastern Oregon…  Although the fishing was fairly tough, the Grand Ronde remains one of our favorite rivers to fish.

Now we are back on the Deschutes River.  Water level is back to where we need it to be. Running about 4200 cfs is so much better than our last visit on the Deschutes at 5500 cfs.  Great fishing underwater, not much happening on top yet, but with the warmer weather moving in we expect that to improve dramaticley over the two weeks.

Over 20 Years Fishing RRO! :)

Here is a quick note… Most of our clients know we fish the Rogue River in the Bay, and down the Rogue Canyon. We are usually fishing in the fall while the bear are trying load up for their winter sleep on berries and salmon.  So it is not unusual to see black on our Rogue River Canyon Trips, in fact it is almost a guarantee…  Now for the story,  early in May we were fishing the Deschutes, Craig claimed he had seen a black bear while hiking back from a fishing hole.  He even Admited it sounded crazy and definently a first after 30 years on the Deschutes.  We all agreed there was no way there was is a black Bear on or near the Deschutes River, he must have been dreaming.  Well here it is folks, this time Craig was prepared with a camera a took 2 pictures of the Animal… Below is the best photo… Check out flickr account for the other. That will teach us for doubting Craig, who knew on the Deschutes River, Black Bear?

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Deschutes Fly Fishing Report | June 6th 2010

Posted in Deschutes River Fly Fishing Report 2010, Rogue River Rafting, tagged , , , on June 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

We here at Rogue River Outfitters hate to be the bearer of bad news… But we have gotta tell you if your thinking of a quick trip over to the Deschutes this week or next keep an eye on the levels of the river.

As we pulled off the Deschutes Sat. afternoon the river was running hard and fast at about 6500cfs.  By Sunday morning the Deschutes was out of shape running at 7500cfs with no signs of letting up for a while… :(

Our previous trip (6/3 – 6/5) ran the river at a high levels,  and although it effected the fishing there were still fish being caught by everyone. Once the river hit that 7000 mark on Sunday morning, we knew there was no hope.

Watch the water levels if and when the Deschutes drops back into the 5000 to 4500 range the fish should be on a rampage.

Now the good news.  Lucky for us all this rain will help for our 2010 Rogue Rafting Season. :)   As the reservoir starts to fill up, the river should run full nearly all of our season on the Rogue.  This means the Rogue Rapids will be an absolute “HOOT”.  We’ve seen these levels before, we are here to tell you the Rogue will be the best ride on the west coast.

We still have some openings for Rogue Rafting 2010.  Give us a call and lets see if we can find a date that will work for you!

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