Oregon native and Rogue Canyon Outfitter owner Todd Weck continues the tradition of providing guests with an experience that they will never forget! Rogue Canyon Outfitters was founded nearly 60 years ago by Hall of Fame Fisherman Kenny King, and holds one of the oldest operating permits on the river. Over the years, Rogue Canyon Outfitters has led over 10,000 customers to hot steelhead waters and safely through the rapids in-between. This 50 mile boat trip traverses a scenic and secluded stretch of the Rogue
River. This particular stretch was designated as a "Wild and Scenic River" by
Congress in 1968, and therefore has only hiking trails and limited road access
near the beginning and end of the trip.
Willamette River Trout and Steelhead Guided Day Trips
A far cry from the urban section of the Willamette River, the little known upper Middle Fork of the Willamette fishery has been a well kept secret for some time! Truly one of the cooler fly fisheries in the Valley, the Middle Fork of the Willamette above Dexter Dam is adorned with crystal clear water immersed with lively trout sure to give any angler a thrill. With the headwaters just above Hills Creek Dam, this River is quite stunning. One can expect pristine water conditions along with paralleled trout fishing opportunities. Although this is a year round trout fishery, hatches are more prolific during late spring and summer months.
Below Dexter Dam is where the Willamette Steelhead fishery starts! Just a mere 15 miles upstream from Eugene, the waters will surely not disappoint! Very clear, clean and varied, this section of the River brings out all sorts of fly fishing opportunities. One can expect to find every type of water on this stretch that flows all the way to Eugene. Native trout and Steelhead can be had during this lengthy season which runs from around May through November. This run can be ideal for the angler who wants to stay close to town, yet grab a piece of the beautiful scenery the Valley has to offer.
The fly fishing angler is well suited for this stretch of River. Tendering all types of fishable waters Rogue Canyon Outfitters can be sure to optimize the current conditions via our drift boat and jet boat opportunities.
Single or multiple drift boat trips available for $395 per boat. Gear, tackle, flies, beverages and streamside lunch included. Jet boat trips are limited to a single jet boat with double occupancy. Pricing is $395 per boat and includes gear, tackle flies, beverages and streamside lunch.
Half day steelhead trips are available that start just before sunrise. This is a great trip if you want to still get a partial work day in. We will culminate our trip around 11:00am. Pricing is $295 with gear, tackle, flies and beverages included.
Town Run
Starting just East of Eugene in Springfield, this run has tons of fantastic fly fishing water amidst the Willamette River Greenway running through the city of Eugene! Yielding a fabulous run of Steelhead any angler can find themselves on the River in just a minutes drive from any spot in town. This is a great fishing opportunity for those visiting and just wanting a half day to enjoy the River, or for those wanting to sneak an early morning trip before work.
Mckenzie River Trout and Steelhead Guided Day Trips
Offering greatly varied fishing waters, the McKenzie River is home to some of the nicest fisheries one could imagine for rainbows, cutthroats and steelhead. With such diverse waters, there is rarely a month of the year where the McKenzie River is not fishable. During the early spring one can find the lower McKenzie active with rainbow and cutthroat trout. The well known March Brown Hatch usually sets off the spring fishing calendar. Beginning in the lower River, this hatch brings out a great opportunity for trout fishing for all abilities. In May you will find the Valley warming and the McKenzie fishery will lengthen all the way up River. While trout fishing picks up in early spring, The McKenzie Steelhead usually start turning up as early as April. Equipped with these majestic fish through November, the McKenzie River provides a lengthy and great steelhead fishery.
The upper McKenzie River is fast! Wild fish are more prevalent in the upper McKenzie and they sure are something at the end of your line! Fishing up River is quick and deliberate. Sometimes you only get one cast into a hole and being ready is the name of the game! Not only will you be fishing fast and beautiful waters, the charm of the upper river is paralleled by the amazing forest and scenery streamside.
A bit downstream, one can find slightly diverse waters. The occassional rapids and riffles are parted by gently flowing waters full of trout! One often finds themselves in disbelief they are just a mere 20 miles out of Eugene while floating this part of the McKenzie River!
Below Leaburg Dam, the Steelhead fishery is on! These Steelhead respond great to the fly! Like most rivers, the Mckenzie is going to have favored fly fishing techniques in different parts of the River. There are a few bends where the inside waters will fish great with an indicator, however other areas prefer the swing of the fly. Water flow, weather, and location on the River will surely dictate which technique will be most effective, however be sure to know you will be enjoying fishing every way there is in order to hook one of these fiery Steelhead!
Single or multiple boat trips are available. Pricing is $395 per boat with gear, tackle, flies, beverages and streamside lunch included. Half day trips are $295 per boat including gear, tackle, flies and beverages.