Come Home to Oregon

Fly Water Travel has been based in Ashland, Oregon, since 1999. With the entire world at our disposal, it’s easy to overlook the vast diversity and incredible natural features our home state has to offer. With expansive coastal access to the mighty Pacific Ocean, six National Park sites and 58 National Wild and Scenic River destinations (more than any other state) totaling approximately 2,424 miles, it’s easy to see why we call this place home. 

From wild populations of rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout to smallmouth bass, salmon, and steelhead, Oregon offers endless opportunities for unforgettable adventures, outstanding fishing, and access to some of the finest guides anywhere.

Grande Ronde River Wild & Scenic Wilderness Float Trip with Little Creek Outfitters
The portion of the Grande Ronde River from Minam, Oregon, to Heller Bar in Washington includes roughly 80 miles of designated National Wild & Scenic Rivers and Oregon State Scenic Waterways. Little Creek Outfitters focuses on the stretch from Minam to Troy, Oregon which remains largely free of access roads, developed campgrounds, or signs of civilization. Teeming with wild trout, healthy populations of bull trout, and summer steelhead in the lower reaches, a trip through this remote corner of Oregon is a fly angler’s dream. You’ll find yourself packing traditional trout gear, large streamer tackle, and spey rods, all in a single adventure.

Our good friends at Little Creek Outfitters remain one of Oregon’s finest, offering world-class expertise on the Grande Ronde, comfortable riverside camping, and mind-blowing Dutch oven cuisine. If you’re craving a journey far off the beaten path, look no further than this unforgettable river trip through one of the country’s most remote and beautiful river corridors.

2025 Available Dates:
June 16 - 18: 6 spots open
October 18 - 21: 6 spots open

Speywater Lodge and Float Trips
This low-key, high-value operation is where some of the Northwest’s finest steelheaders and Spey casters congregate for two months of guiding and instruction on the Grande Ronde River near Troy, Oregon. Led by renowned Spey Casting instructor, Scott O’Donnell and his crew of diehard steelhead guides, they have two programs on different sections of the middle and lowest reaches of the river. Speywater offers guests the opportunity to float nearly 30 miles of the lower river and camp out each night under the stars in a different, comfortable camp each night. While the lodge trip focuses on floating and fishing the water near Troy, Oregon and has guests return to the lodge each evening. 

2025 Available Dates:
Float Trip: September 28 - October 3:  5 spots open
Float Trip: October 5 – 10: 2 spots open
Lodge Trip: November 1 – 5: 4 spots open

Deschutes River Float with Renton River Adventures
Anglers return to the Deschutes year after year, and we often tell guests that all serious anglers should experience the river at least once in their angling career. The river's rainbows, known as redsides are large, strong, and plentiful. Our outfitting partner, Renton River Adventures, is one of the finest outfitters in Oregon with a long history of providing top-notch experiences, comfortable camps, and amazing riverside meals. 

2025 Available Dates:
June 16 – 19: 6 spots open
June 22 – 25: 6 spots open
September 15 – 18: 6 spots open
September 22 – 25: 6 spots open

Williamson River with Paul McDonald
The Williamson River is unlike most trout rivers in the west. Fishing for large trout improves as the air temperature rises. The river terminates in Klamath Lake which is Oregon’s largest lake with an average depth of 12-feet. As the lake warms the fish migrate upriver to the colder waters of the Williamson. It is here that guests catch trout that often average over 20-inches.

2025 Available Dates:
June 20 – 22
June 28 – 30
July 6 – 9
August 8 – 10 

Owyhee River with Cory Godel
Longtime outfitting friend of Fly Water Travel, Cory Godell, has been running trips to the Owyhee Basecamp for years. The Owyhee is a great early and late season river that on any given day can be one of Oregon’s best dry fly brown trout fisheries. Ask us about Corey's options for John Day smallmouth bass as well and see the availability below.

2025 Available Dates:
August 13 – 15
August 17 – 19
August 20 – 22
August 31 – September 2

John Day Smallmouth Bass Float with Corey Godel
A float down this very remote, scenic canyon section of the John Day is a great trip for both beginners and advanced anglers. The river is a prolific smallmouth bass fishery with exceedingly high catch rates for smaller fish and the occasional trophy fish.  This trip is one of the great western multi-day floats for families, couples, or anyone wanting lots of action in a pristine wilderness environment.

2025 Available Dates:
June 24 - 25: 6 spots open

John Day River Smallmouth Bass Float Trip with Little Creek Outfitters
Some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in Oregon takes place on the John Day River. Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of Oregon,” this river offers anglers of all skill levels incredible opportunities to catch feisty smallmouth bass while experiencing one of the West’s most scenic and least-traveled wilderness float trips. 

Little Creek Outfitters’ extensive experience on the John Day river ensures comfortable camps, delicious meals, highly productive fishing, and plenty of fun along the way. 

These multi-day float trips explore several stretches between Priest Hole and Cottonwood Canyon. It’s a fantastic option for families, kids and private groups looking for fly fishing success, unforgettable adventures, and comfortable camp surroundings.

2025 Available Dates:
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