There is good reason that the Deschutes is Oregon’s best-known river. The Deschutes is a desert oasis rife with wild resident rainbows, hearty sea-run steelhead, countless rapids, abundant wildlife and stunning scenery. Enriched in tradition and lore this river is an experience all anglers will enjoy. It is also a river that Marty and Mia have been guiding on for almost 2 decades and call their home river, as resideant of Maupin since 2013.
Marty and Mia create exceptional fishing experiences for anglers by providing the most comfortable camps and preparing the tastiest meals using fresh produce and meats and utilize Dutch ovens when permitted.
The Sheppards run multi-day float trips and jet boat trips for both trout and steelhead. Trout trips tend to focus on the lower river for both trout and steelhead. Typically the camp crew will hustle downstream to secure and set up camp while the anglers will carefully work their way downstream in drift boats getting out to wade fish at prime locations. In addition to having earned a reputation for great camps and cooking, the Sheppards are well known for providing great instruction and making their guests better anglers. Whether you want to work on your overhand or spey cast, dry fly presentations or become a better wader, the Sheppards have what it takes to improve your game.
Deschutes River Trout DRIFT Boat CAMP Fishing Trip
When: May through early June
Days: 2-5
Anglers: 2 or 4 anglers
Price per angler: 3 day trip 1950.00 4 day trip 2600.00
Trip Overview:
Thank you for joining us on a Deschutes Camp Trip. Your trip starts at Mack Canyon. The first morning of your trip, we will meet you at 7 am at the Mack Canyon Motor Boat Ramp or Drift Boat Ramp depending on what trip you booked. (directions to Mack Canyon below) If you booked a jet boat trip, then we run a Wooldridge Alaskan jet boat to go from run to run. If you booked a drift boat trip, we will use a drift boat to go from run to run. Some flies are provided, but bring your own too. Please email us if you have questions. littlecreekoutfitters@gmail.com
We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner on camp trips. Weather permitting, we use Dutch ovens with fresh meats and vegetables. We do not include breakfast on the first morning and dinner on the last evening. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. All meals are skillfully prepared streamside by our staff. We carry all the drinking water; however, we do not provide alcohol; you are welcome to bring your own if you desire.
We set a stationary camp if you booked a jet boat trip for your entire stay riverside (on prime fishing water) accessible from our jet boat trips. On our drift boat trip, we move camp each day. We provide all the camping gear and set up except for your sleeping bag and pillow. Tents are double occupancy or single in large four-person tents, including cots and pads.
In the evening you’ll be able to sit back and relax, have a cocktail, or fish the camp water.
Rivers and water are the soul of all life on the planet, so please join us in enjoying, marveling at, and protecting the river. With that in mind, they practice no-trace camping. “Footprints should be the only clue to our presence after we leave.”
Guides:
One guide per 1-3 clients is the standard ratio on our jet boat fly-fishing excursions. On a drift boat trip the guide ration is 1 guide per 2 anglers. Our guides have both CPR training and basic first aid certification, along with being fully licensed and insured. We carry a complete first aid kit, as well as a cell phone, for emergencies only. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or food requests, please let us know in advance (bee sting or food allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.). When you arrive at the river, the crew will have a boat and river safety discussion. We will issue you a life jacket for the trip.
Where to meet:
Getting to Maupin, Oregon: Once you reach Portland, you’ll need to rent a vehicle and meet Little Creek Outfitters in Maupin, Oregon. Depending on which route you take, it’s a two hour drive. You’ll want to spend the first night in Maupin: You’ll stay one night in Maupin before the start of your fishing trip.
Here are lodging options:
http://www.riverrunlodge.net
http://deschutesriver.com
What about the last night? We usually hit the boat launch between 2:00 p.m. and dark depending on your travel needs. Most people fly out the day of the take-out and leave the river early or stay the night in Maupin and fish until late.
Trip Information and Pack List
Deschutes River Trout Jet and Drift Boat Camp Trip
Deschutes River Trout DRIFT Boat DAY Fishing Trip
When: May through early June
Days: 1
Anglers: 1-3
$600 per day for 2 anglers $700.00 for 3 anglers
Trip Overview:
Thank you for booking a trip with us. We will meet you in Maupin at an agreed upon location at 8am. We will drift 8-10 miles utilizing a Clackacraft drift boat. We provide flies and fly rods when needed, permits, lifejackets, transportation to and from the river and lunch.
Meals:
Deli style lunch is provided. Please let me know if you have allergies.
At the Lunch: We lunch under the shade of an Alder canopy. We carry drinking water and soda waters.
Rivers and water are the soul of all life on the planet. With that in mind, we practice no trace camping. “Footprints should be the only clue to our presence after we leave.”
Guides:
One guide per 2 clients is the standard ratio on our fly-fishing excursions. We are CPR and basic first aid certified along with being swift water trained. We carry a complete first aid kit as well as a Garmin Inreach and cell phone for emergencies only. If you have any pre-existing medical condition or food requests, please let us know in advance (bee sting or food allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.). When you arrive at the river we will have a boat and river safety discussion. Life jackets are provided.
Pack list:
Clothes:
- Good waders, wading jacket
- Felt or Cleat Wading Boots
- Baseball cap or sun hat
- Polarized sunglasses
- Long sleeve shirt
- Sunscreen
- Wading staff
Fishing:
- 6 or 7 weight fly rod
- Interchangeable tip fly line
- Sink tips
- Nippers
- Forceps
- Steelhead flies
- Tippet 0x
- Leaders
- Camera
- Tackle bag
Where to meet:
Getting to Maupin, Oregon: Once you reach Portland, you’ll need to rent a vehicle and meet Little Creek Outfitters in Maupin, Oregon. Depending on which route you take, it’s a two hour drive.
Here are lodging options:
http://www.deschutesriveroasis.com
http://www.riverrunlodge.net
http://deschutesriver.com
Deschutes River Trout JET Boat CAMP Fishing Trip
When: May through early June
Days: 2-5
Anglers: 1-3
Price Per Angler 3 Day Camp Trip 1950.00 4 Day Camp Trip $2600.00
Trip Overview:
Thank you for joining us on a Deschutes Camp Trip. Your trip starts at Mack Canyon. The first morning of your trip, we will meet you at 7 am at the Mack Canyon Motor Boat Ramp or Drift Boat Ramp depending on what trip you booked. (directions to Mack Canyon below) If you booked a jet boat trip, then we run a Wooldridge Alaskan jet boat to go from run to run. If you booked a drift boat trip, we will use a drift boat to go from run to run. Some flies are provided, but bring your own too. Please email us if you have questions. littlecreekoutfitters@gmail.com
We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner on camp trips. Weather permitting, we use Dutch ovens with fresh meats and vegetables. We do not include breakfast on the first morning and dinner on the last evening. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. All meals are skillfully prepared streamside by our staff. We carry all the drinking water; however, we do not provide alcohol; you are welcome to bring your own if you desire.
We set a stationary camp if you booked a jet boat trip for your entire stay riverside (on prime fishing water) accessible from our jet boat trips. On our drift boat trip, we move camp each day. We provide all the camping gear and set up except for your sleeping bag and pillow. Tents are double occupancy or single in large four-person tents, including cots and pads.
In the evening you’ll be able to sit back and relax, have a cocktail, or fish the camp water.
Rivers and water are the soul of all life on the planet, so please join us in enjoying, marveling at, and protecting the river. With that in mind, they practice no-trace camping. “Footprints should be the only clue to our presence after we leave.”
Guides:
One guide per 1-3 clients is the standard ratio on our jet boat fly-fishing excursions. On a drift boat trip the guide ration is 1 guide per 2 anglers. Our guides have both CPR training and basic first aid certification, along with being fully licensed and insured. We carry a complete first aid kit, as well as a cell phone, for emergencies only. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or food requests, please let us know in advance (bee sting or food allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.). When you arrive at the river, the crew will have a boat and river safety discussion. We will issue you a life jacket for the trip.
Where to meet:
Getting to Maupin, Oregon: Once you reach Portland, you’ll need to rent a vehicle and meet Little Creek Outfitters in Maupin, Oregon. Depending on which route you take, it’s a two hour drive. You’ll want to spend the first night in Maupin: You’ll stay one night in Maupin before the start of your fishing trip.
Here are lodging options:
http://www.deschutesriveroasis.com
http://www.riverrunlodge.net
http://deschutesriver.com
What about the last night? We usually hit the boat launch between 2:00 p.m. and dark depending on your travel needs. Most people fly out the day of the take-out and leave the river early or stay the night in Maupin and fish until late.
Trip Information and Pack List
Deschutes River Trout Jet and Drift Boat Camp Trip
Deschutes River Trout JET Boat DAY Fishing Trip
When: May through early June
Days: 1
Anglers: 1-3
Price per: $700 per 1-2 anglers and $800 for 3 anglers
Trip Overview:
We will be utilizing a Wooldridge Alaskan jet boat with a guide ratio of 1 guide for 1-3 anglers.
Is any fishing gear or tackle provided? We provide flies and fly rods when needed.
Meals: Lunch is provided for day trips.
At the Lunch: We lunch under the shade of an Alder canopy. We carry all drinking water, however, we do not provide alcohol, you are welcome to bring your own if you desire.
Rivers and water are the soul of all life on the planet, so please join us in enjoying, marveling at, and protecting the river as they travel its length. With that in mind, they practice no-trace camping. “Footprints should be the only clue to our presence after we leave.”
Guides:
One guide per 1-3 clients is the standard ratio on our jet boat fly fishing excursions. Our guides have both CPR training and basic first aid certification along with being fully licensed and insured. We carry a very complete series of first aid kits on each boat, as well as a cell phone for emergencies only. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions or food requests, please let us know in advance (bee sting or food allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, etc.). It is advised that you have a current tetanus vaccination before arrival. When you arrive at the river they will have a boat and river safety discussion. You will be issued a life jacket to be used for the trip.
Beverages: Fresh water, sodas, and coffee provided. Bring your own alcohol.
Where to meet:
Getting to Maupin, Oregon: Once you reach Portland, you’ll need to rent a vehicle and meet Little Creek Outfitters in Maupin, Oregon. Depending on which route you take, it’s a two hour drive.
Here are lodging options:
http://www.deschutesriveroasis.com
http://www.riverrunlodge.net
http://deschutesriver.com
TBA