Rogue Canyon Outfitters - The Oregon Rogue River Four Day Three Night Guided Float Trip
Float Trip Details
This 4 day - 3 night 50 mile float traverses the "wild and scenic" stretch of the famous Rogue River. This particular stretch was designated as a"Wild and Scenic River" by congress in 1968. As a result, river access is limited and we are one of the few permitted outfitters lucky enough to give you this magnificent experience. You will experience this fishing trip froma Mckenzie River drift boat piloted by expert boatmen.
PRE-TRIP PLANNING AND LODGING
We strongly suggest arriving the day before your trip departure. It is important you make reservations for that prior night in the Grants Pass/Galice area. These need to be made well in advance. We will be able to assist you in making these reservations. Please find a list of lodging options below:
Galice, OR
Morrisons Lodge (recommended)
info@morrisonslodge.com
1-800-826-1963
Located on Galice road just about 10 minutes from our departure site. This Lodge a fabulous family style dinner the night of arrival and breakfast the morning of trip departure. They also provide shuttle service to the departure site.
Rogue Forest Bed and Breakfast
www.rogueforestbnb.com
Located on Galice Rd. near the departure site. It is about 10-15 minutes to departure site.
Wolf Creek Inn
Medford, OR
Rogue Regency Inn
541-770-1234
www.rogueregency.com
Grants Pass, OR
The Lodge at Riverside
www.thelodgeatriverside.com
541-955-0600
Located in Grants Pass and is about 40 minutes to the departure site.
Riverside Inn
www.riversideinn.com
541-471-6144
Located in Grants Pass and is about 40 minutes to the departure site.
La Quinta
www.lq.com
541-472-1808
Located in Grants Pass and is about 40 minutes to the departure site.
TRANSPORTATION
Car shuttle service is available and provided through Affordable Shuttles. They are very familiar with Rogue Canyon Outfitter's trips and are extremely reliable. Please contact us with your travel plans so we can help make the proper accommodations for your vehicle's shuttle. A 15 passenger van with trailer is also available for large groups. This van can be utilized from the airports, to the put-in and take-out. If you have a large party with multiple vehicles, this van may be cost saving by alleviating multiple car shuttles.
If You Are Arriving By Car: From I-5 (north or south) take Exit 61 to Merlin, 3 miles west of I-5. Continue for another to the Almeda Bar Boat Launch. If you wish to have your car shuttled to the take-out, we can make arrangements through Affordable Shuttles. Their fee is $100 per vehicle and please be sure to bring an extra set of keys and have a FULL tank of gas. Please advise us of your travel plans to alleviate any miscommunications.
If You Are Arriving By Private Plane: Grants Pass Airport is just 35 minutes from Almeda Bar Boat Launch. Shuttle service can be arranged from the airport to Almeda Bar the morning of your arrival.
If You Are Arriving By Commercial Plane: The nearest commercial airport is Rogue Valley International, located in Medford, OR. Alaska, Horizon and United all service this airport. A shuttle service can be arranged from the airport to your accommodations the night prior to your trip departure. A shuttle can also be arranged for the following morning to take you to Almeda Bar Boat Launch.
Please see our Driving Times and Distances page to allow you to effectively schedule arrivals and departures.
MEETING TIMES AND DEPARTURES
Rogue Canyon Outfitters will meet you at our put-in, Almeda Bar, at 9am on the morning of your departure date. Our 4 day trip ends at Hog Eddy in Agness, OR at 10:30am. Your vehicle(s) will be at the take-out upon arrival.
Our trips will accommodate 10-12 of your family and friends, however we generally are able to accommodate smaller groups if needed. Our season extends from late August through mid-November, where you'll enjoy Pacific Northwest's premier half pounder fishing. Our quarry, these famous Rogue River "half pounders" are sexually immature steelhead ranging from 14" to 24" in size. In addition you'll enjoy the company of our more than occasional adult steelhead ranging up to 12lbs. These Rogue River steelhead runs are unique and and among North America's premier game fish. Although fly fishing for the Rogue's lively steelhead is our primary objective, Silver and Chinook salmon are to be had as well throughout the season.
As much as fishing is a part of this trip, you will surely find yourself enthralled by the truly breathtaking scenery the Rogue River tenders. The exhilarating rapids and canyons are set in the backdrop of the Siskyou National Forests where the landscape provides a large variety of trees including ponderosa pine, oak, pacific madrone, cedar, western hemlock and douglas fir. These forests are home to the many animals that live along the river. You are more than likely to see Oregon's beautiful blacktail deer, elusive otters, osprey, black bears and the occasional eagle. What a sight! Bring your camera by all means!
Floating by morning and lunching at river's edge by afternoon, most guests find themselves seldom without a fly rod in hand. However, if is bird watching, hiking along one of the beautiful trails, getting lost in a book, or just taking in the sites of the Rogue river, our trip will provide these leisures as well. Truly a relaxing, no worries trip that allows anglers of all abilities to unwind and take in the delightful experiences that Rogue Canyon Outfitters represents.
- August 18 Booked
- August 25 Booked
- September 2 Open
- September 7 Booked
- September 12 Booked
- September 17 Booked
- September 22 Booked
- September 27 Booked
- October 2 Booked
- October 7 Booked
- October 12 Open
- October 17 Some Availability
- October 22 Booked
- October 27 Open
- November 1 Open
- November 6 Open
- November 11 Open
In additon to your gourmet lunches served river's edge, you'll the love the hospitality nightly at these lodges during your four day three night guided float trip:
Black Bar (First Night)
Your first nights lodging on your 4 day will find you at Black Bar Lodge on the scenic Rogue River.
Come relax in Black Bar's main wilderness lodge. The warmth and charm radiate from this breathtaking lodge equipped with their own herd of blacktail deer which are among the first to greet you as you walk toward the front lawn.
The warmth of the logs, open-face fireplace and inviting great room provides a comfortable atmosphere for enjoying friends new and old, or settling in to read your favorite book.
Marial Lodge (Second Night)
Hospitality and savory meals will truly be your highlight while staying at Marial Lodge.
Great friends and good cheer are always appreciated at this one-of-a-kind lodge. While Pat and Lori, Marial's beloved caretakers, are busy providing every accomodation to their special guests, you'll be on the deck taking in the breathtaking river views and sharing fish stories with the best of them!
Illahee Lodge (Last Night)
Oh the views ... and the fishing! Historically, the fishing in front of Illahee Lodge is the tops!
You'll be arriving to Illahee with a fishing high and great stories for your friends. Ernie and Colleen will be waiting for you at this lovely lodge and after a long day of fishing and fun, you'll find Colleen's dinner to be just what the doctor ordered.
You'll experience the most wonderful views and conversation here at Illahee Lodge. A most perfect culmination to this trip of a lifetime.


