Local Fishing Guides

Fish with experienced independent guides who know the rivers, lakes, seasons, conditions, and small details that can make a day on the water more productive right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Whether you are planning your first guided trip, learning a new technique, or looking to better understand a specific fishery, a knowledgeable guide can shorten the learning curve and help you make the most of your time outdoors.

  • Sam Sickles

    Steelhead Outfitters: Guided trips for Deschutes trout and summer steelhead, John Day smallmouth and fall steelhead, Sandy winter steelhead, and Klickitat steelhead.

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  • Brian Silvey

    Fish with Brian Silvey, a highly respected Oregon steelhead guide known for deep Deschutes and Sandy River knowledge, Spey expertise, and decades of on-the-water instruction.

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  • Pete Fields

    Fish with Pete Field of Deschutes River Guides, a longtime Oregon steelhead guide known for Deschutes summer trips, winter coast programs, and strong Spey instruction.

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  • Todd Harris

    Fish with Todd Harris of Harris Anglers, a veteran Oregon steelhead guide known for patient instruction, Deschutes camps, and winter trips on the Clackamas and North Coast.

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Gorge Fly Shop works with trusted independent guides throughout the Pacific Northwest for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass, and other regional fisheries. Each guide offers their own waters, techniques, rates, and availability, so contact them directly for current trip details.

  • Northern Oregon Coast Steelhead | Fly Water Travel

    N. Coast | Scott & Chris

    Visit SteelheadBum.com for a premier winter steelhead destination on Oregon’s northern coast, where Fly Water Travel connects anglers with expert guides, classic swing water, and wild fish near Tillamook Bay.

    Explore The Coast 
  • N. Umpqua Winter Trips

    Visit SteelheadBum.com and explore guided winter steelhead trip options on the North Umpqua, with timing, trip format, and planning details for a classic Oregon winter fishery.

    Explore Guided Trips 
  • Why a Steelhead Guide?

    Visit SteelheadBum.com to learn how a guided steelhead trip can help anglers read water, improve technique, and build confidence on the river.

    Guided Steelhead Trips 
  • Explore Destinations

    Plan your next fly fishing trip with destination ideas, seasonal timing, and Travel near and far, from trout rivers and steelhead water to saltwater flats and remote wilderness trips.

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Guides and outfitters featured on this page operate independently of Gorge Fly Shop. Trip availability, licensing, permits, pricing, booking, and guide services are handled directly by each guide or outfitter.