Grande Ronde

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The Grande Ronde is one of the top fly fishing steelhead rivers in the West. It has a large run of wild fish, supplemented with hatchery fish. Early October, with its warm water and air temperatures, is the perfect time for chasing steelhead with light single-hand, switch, or Spey rods.

 

If catching a steelhead on a dry fly is one of your fly fishing dreams, the Grande Ronde is a great place to make that dream come true. Grande Ronde steelhead are renowned for their willingness to come to skated dry flies, or small traditional swung steelhead flies. Imagine a 30” steelhead launching itself at your October Caddis as it skitters and gurgles across the surface of the river. This is truly one of the biggest adrenalin rushes a fisherman can experience in their lifetime.

 

Because the Grande Ronde is a medium-sized river with lots of traditional swinging and skating water, it is an ideal place to learn to use the smaller Spey and switch rods we favor (11’-13’, 7 & 8 weight rods). Our guides are accomplished two-hand casters. We can help you experience this enjoyable method of fishing whether you are a beginner, or an experienced two-hander looking to tune up your Single Spey.

 

Lodging is available in the area to fit any budget. You can go rustic, renting a wall tent, complete with wood burning stove, or rent a multi-room house with amenities.

 

Fishing days can be either walk and wade trips, or float trips, traveling from one picturesque run to another utilizing a self-baling raft fitted with a fishing frame.

 

If you want to experience western steelhead fishing at its finest, we recommend that you spend at least 2-3 days with us. This will give you a chance to slow down, relax, and enjoy the beautiful fall scenery, as well as increase your chances of catching that lifetime steelhead on light tackle.

 

Bookings are limited so contact us early to reserve your Grande Ronde fishing adventure.

 

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RATES

Grande Ronde River Guided Fishing Trips

1-2 people – Full-Day (includes lunch and beverages): $595.00 (*prices subject to change)

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