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John Day River Steelhead Fishing Trip

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John Day River Steelhead Fishing TripLittle Creek Outfitters2025-01-17T16:48:32+00:00
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  • About

  • John Day River Steelhead Drift CAMP Fishing Trip

  • John Day River Steelhead Drift DAY Fishing Trip

  • Directions | Download Trip Info

  • About

Fishing for steelhead on the John Day River is a unique and unforgettable experience that few ever get to encounter, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Little Creek Outfitters is the longest running fly-fishing outfitter on the John Day River for multi-day steelhead fishing trips.  Since 2001 our professional crew  has been floating anglers down the river and knows how to find fish and specializes in swinging two handed rods. Our camp offers a comfortable stay with three-season tents and cots. We pride ourselves on our delicious Dutch oven cooking. At the end of the day, sit around a campfire, share the stores of the fish caught and bighorn sheep and mule deer spotted.

 

  • John Day River Steelhead Drift CAMP Fishing Trip

John Day River Steelhead Drift CAMP Fishing Trip

When: Late October through mid-December
Days: 3-5
Anglers: 4-6
Price per: 3 Day Trip $2250.00 4 Day,  $3000,  5 day $3,750

Your trip starts out by meeting in Condon, Oregon. This puts you at the beginning of an adventure of one of the great wild Steelhead Rivers of the West. When conditions are mild this can be one of the best dry line and skating fly opportunities to be found!

On the water:

8+ miles of water will be covered per day in the 3 to 5 days by fishing the entire way. A designated gear boat packs and moves camp approximately 8+ miles per day. For every 2 anglers, there will be 1 guide. Flies are provided.

At the camps:

The dining room sits under a wall tent along with the kitchen. All meals are provided except breakfast the first morning and dinner the last evening. We do not provide alcohol. All meals are warm, hearty, and skillfully made. We utilize Dutch ovens (in season) and propane stoves. Your sleeping accommodations are quality 4-season, 4-person tents. These double occupancy tents are supplied with cots and sleeping pads. A portable toilet and its own privacy tent are set up and available at each campsite. The handwashing station is always near.

We practice no-trace camping and pack everything out with us.

Extra costs:

We will arrange your shuttle so you will have your car at the take out. The shuttles cost is $75-$100 per automobile depending on the float. We sometimes utilize a private property boat launch. If this is the case, a $25 per person fee is also required. Fishing license, gratuities, and first day breakfast/last night dinner are not included.

Pack list:

We provide you with two dry bags. One is a duffel size bag that goes down to camp ahead of you and the other is a smaller dry bag to carry things (like a change of clothes in case you get wet) on your guide boat.

Clothes:

  • Fleece
  • Poly layers
  • Warm socks
  • Camp shoes
  • Stocking cap
  • Baseball cap
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Wading boots felt or cleats
  • Waders (high quality)
  • Sleeping bag and a packable pillow -20 degrees

Toiletries:

  • Sunscreen
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Medications

Fishing:

  • 6 or 7 weight fly rod
  • Interchangeable tip fly line (Skagit) and dry line (Scandi)
  • Leaders (mono and poly)
  • Sink tips (clear intermediate is the most productive)
  • Nippers
  • Forceps
  • Steelhead flies
  • Tippet 0x
  • Camera
  • Tackle bag
  • Water Bottle
  • John Day River Steelhead Drift DAY Fishing Trip

John Day Steelhead Drift DAY Fishing Trip

When: Late October through mid-December
Days: 1
Anglers: 2 per boat
Price Per Boat: $800.00

Your trip starts out by meeting in Condon, Oregon. This puts you at the beginning of an adventure of one of the great wild Steelhead Rivers of the West. When conditions are mild this can be one of the best dry line and skating fly opportunities to be found!

On the water:

10+ miles of water will be covered in 1 day of fishing. For every 2 anglers, there will be 1 guide.  Flies are provided.

Trip Details and costs:

Stay in Maupin
Flies and lunch are provided.

Extra costs:

Fishing licenses – With Columbia Basin Endorsements
Gratuity

Shuttle

Pack list:

  • Clothes:
  • Fleece
  • Poly layers
  • Warm socks
  • Camp shoes
  • Stocking cap
  • Baseball cap
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Wading boots felt or cleat
  • Waders (high quality)

Toiletries:

  • Sunscreen
  • Medications

Fishing:

  • 6 or 7 weight fly rod
  • Interchangeable tip fly line (Skagit) and dry line (Scandi)
  • Leaders (mono and poly)
  • Sink tips (clear intermediate is the most productive)
  • Nippers
  • Forceps
  • Steelhead flies
  • Tippet 0x
  • Camera
  • Tackle bag
  • Directions | Download Trip Info

Directions from Portland International Airport to Condon:
Take I-205 South 1.8 miles
Take exit 22 for I-84 E drive 96 miles
Take exit 104 onto US-97 turn right drive 8.5 miles
Right turn onto OR-206, turn left at the stop sign onto 206
Turn right onto Clark St, Turn left onto Highway 206
Drive 41 miles, turn right on Main Street – The Round-Up Grill is on your right
In Condon we recommend staying at the Hotel Condon – 541.384.4624; www.hotelcondon.com. or http://traveloregon.com/places-to-stay/lodging/hotel-motel/condon-motel/

Contact Info

PO Box 343 • Maupin, Oregon 97037

Phone: (541) 419-2105

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