A Deschutes River day float is a great option for those looking to
experience the Deschutes and don't have the time or resources to take on
an overnight adventure.

Most day floats are from Warm Springs to Trout Creek. This is
about a 10 mile float into a very scenic boat in only section of the
Deschutes.

There is tons of great water on this stretch for both trout
and steelhead, and the scenery is rugged and beautiful.

River Borne Outfitters offers fully outfitted, multi-day, fly fishing camp trips down the Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The season starts in May with the arrival of the "Big Bugs" and some of the best dry fly fishing of the season! The Salmonfly hatch is one of the busiest times on the river so book early! Prime dates fill up fast. 

June through August provide a mellow camping experience, with great fishing for trout. The caddis hatch this time of year can be prolific and also can provide some great dry fly fishing with usually a less busy river.

Starting in September we offer three and four day camp trips for trout and steelhead. Both wild and hatchery summer run steelhead are available and this section of river can provide uncrowded waters.

Experience world class fishing and amazing scenery, white water
adventure, great food & luxurious camps! These are fully outfitted
and catered trips. All camp equipment, food, and beverages are provided.

A gear boat and camp host are used to secure, set up and break down camps. No work involved for the clients!

Accommodations include walk in tents, and oversized cots.
Dining tents are used to make sure you have a place away from the
elements to enjoy your hors d'oeuvrs, multi course meals, and after
dinner cocktails!

Please note: It is best reach out to us prior to booking camp trips to double check our availability. Though very accurate, the online booking can't account for last minute scheduling changes. Call to confirm, then book online at your convenience!

River Borne Outfitters offers fully outfitted, multi-day, fly fishing camp trips down the Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The season starts in May with the arrival of the "Big Bugs" and some of the best dry fly fishing of the season! The Salmonfly hatch is one of the busiest times on the river so book early! Prime dates fill up fast. 

June through August provide a mellow camping experience, with great fishing for trout. The caddis hatch this time of year can be prolific and also can provide some great dry fly fishing with usually a less busy river.

Starting in September we offer three and four day camp trips for both trout and steelhead. Both wild and hatchery summer run steelhead are available and this section of river can provide uncrowded waters.

Experience world class fishing and amazing scenery, white water
adventure, great food & luxurious camps! These are fully outfitted 
and catered trips. All camp equipment, food, and beverages are provided.

A gear boat and camp host are used to secure, set up and break down camps. No work involved for the clients!

Accommodations include walk in tents, and oversized cots. 
Dining tents are used to make sure you have a place away from the 
elements to enjoy your hors d'oeuvrs, multi course meals, and after 
dinner cocktails!

Please note: It is best reach out to us prior to booking camp trips to double check our availability. Though very accurate, the online booking can't account for last minute scheduling changes. Call to confirm, then book online at your convenience!

Beginning Fly Fishing, Deschutes River

This is a six hour class. The first two hours are spent at the Deschutes River Fly Shop within eye shot of the river. Learning about the basic equipment, terminology, sets up, entomology, fly selections, etc... On the lawn in front of the fly shop we then learn basic fundamentals of fly casting including how to false cast, roll cast, present a fly, etc.. getting to practice as much as possible. After the first segment we wader up and head to the river where we will learn basic fly fishing skills and techniques. The Deschutes River Fly Shop and Camp is 2.5 hours from Portland, and an hour from Bend! A cabin rental and camping is available on site if you want to stay over either prior to your class or after! Fishing equipment rentals are available though included in the class.

Topics
and material covered include:

Dry fly and nymphing techniques and set ups for rivers.
Basic aquatic entomology
Fly selection
Line maintenance and mending
Fighting Fish
Catch and Release

You should plan on spending the whole day participating in this class. Bring a lunch!

A syllabus with knot diagrams and a fly rod and wader rental is included.



A fishing license is required, and not included or provided.

We offer, based on availability, walk and wade trips on the Deschutes out of our destination fly shop, the Deschutes River Fly Shop and Camp. Located across the highway from the river and minutes to the Warm Springs boat ramp and Mecca Flats. 

Let us show you around the wade access spots on the Deschutes in our area. 

All equipment is provided in the trip cost, including waders, boots, and fly rod rentals.

Flies, fishing licenses, and guide gratuities are not included.

A small client to guide ratio (no more than 4:1) is provided so you
will have the hands on instruction you need to be successful!
 

Summer Time Evening Caddis Trips

This is a 6 hour afternoon/evening float from Warm Springs to Mecca Flats. Though the float is only about a couple miles in length there is some fabulous water on the float. Late afternoon and evening fishing can be spectacular during the summer and often you will have the river all to yourself as most day floaters are far down river by then. This float is only offered in the summer season, after Memorial Weekend and the Salmonfly hatch craziness. Summer time offers a more relaxed fishing experience, and the caddis hatch can offer dry fly fishing that rivals that of the more popular (read busy) Salmonfly hatch!

The afternoon/evening floats include 6 hours of guided fishing, equipment rentals, and shuttle to and from the river.

Fishing licenses, river passes/permits, flies and guide gratuities are not included.

A lunch can be provided, though is not included in these 3/4 day trips (A lunch is provided on the full day floats.) Ask you guide about adding a deli lunch to your trip though and we can have ready for you when you arrive!