There is a secret kept in the canyons of the Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers. That secret is a blue-ribbon trout fishery that few realize is there, and even fewer fly fishing guides know the seasons, hatches, and tactics to entice trophy-sized rainbows to the fly. Accessing this place requires a special commitment but the rewards are great with exceptional trout fishing and arguably the best river camping to be had. Book your trip today to experience catching your own blue-ribbon rainbow trout.
This 3 to 5-day guided trip takes place on the Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers and is designed to connect anglers with clean air filled with the smell of conifers, cottonwood, and wildflowers. This trip is an escape from the abrasive sounds of roads and cities allowing you to hear the ruffling sound of the water, birds singing on the banks, and the wings of ducks, geese, and eagles as they cut through the clean mountain air. And big, feisty wild rainbows leaping on the end of your line with a basalt-rimmed canyon as the backdrop. It does not get any better than this my friend. Accommodations:
Beginning in early May with the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch along the Wallowa River, good trout fishing can be had throughout the spring, summer, and fall as river flows cooperate. Our first pre-planned trips of the year target the stonefly hatch beginning in early to mid-June and continuing into early July. We provide anglers the opportunity to experience this exciting dry fly hatch by doing a one-day Wallowa River float, or by doing a multi-day float where you get to see the hatch evolve as we float from the Wallowa River into the Grande Ronde through the course of the trip. During the summer months of July and August, the Grande Ronde and Wallowa can become too low to float. Fortunately, there are ten miles of road access along the Wallowa river that can provide an exciting day of fly fishing for anyone from the first-timer to the veteran angler all summer long. By the time September rolls around, we once again focus our efforts on the multi-day roadless section of the Grande Ronde. During September is when we see the LARGEST rainbows of the year. In both the Grande Ronde and Wallowa, the fall produces an excellent time to fish for large trout among the beauty of the changing season.
When targeting trout, we utilize a wide array of fly rods and techniques to best suit the situation. While four and five-weights may be used to throw dry flies, there is likely a six or seven-weight rod ready to go for heavier streamer and nymph setups. The larger weight rods can often be necessary to handle the obese rainbows that latch onto your fly.
50% down payment is required to book a trip with final payment due 30 days prior to launch. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Effective July 25, 2020 All guests making reservations for multi-day trips are required to purchase CFAR (cancel for any reason) Travel Insurance to protect their investment and ours. We recommend purchasing your CFAR travel insurance through a company like AIG Travel Guard or Travelex. We cannot continue to invest money into equipment, guides, trip supplies, and food to give you the best river trip possible and then refund money when events cause you to cancel, or us to cancel for reasons that may be out of anyone's control. Covid-19 regulations and travel restrictions are everchanging and purchasing CFAR travel insurance will protect your investment. We cannot give cash refunds for any reason whatsoever. We cannot make exceptions due to medical or family emergencies, weather conditions, travel restrictions imposed by local, state, or federal agencies. CFAR travel insurance protects your investment whether you cancel for any reason or we are unable to perform the trip. Most insurance companies require trip insurance to be purchased within a couple weeks of making your deposit so do not put it off.
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