If you where to build the perfect winter steelhead river, it would look a lot like
Oregon's Clackamas River. The "Clack" offers endless miles of classic boulder
filled runs. You'd be hard pressed to find another winter river with more incredible
water to swim your fly through. Her long, graceful runs call to the Spey fisherman
from December through May. More so, the river's aggressive steelhead love to crush
flies on the swing. The watershed's diverse flora and fauna and abundance of
wildlife only add to the natural beauty of the Clackamas river valley.
Originating in the Cascade Mountains, high in the Mount Hood National Forest, the
Clack runs northwest until emptying into the Willamette River outside of Portland.
Unlike the nearby Sandy, the Clackamas is not a glacial river. Consequently, the
river won't "blow out" unless we have a major rain event. Even in heavy rains, the
river can stay fishable much longer than most winter rivers.
Oregon's Clackamas River. The "Clack" offers endless miles of classic boulder
filled runs. You'd be hard pressed to find another winter river with more incredible
water to swim your fly through. Her long, graceful runs call to the Spey fisherman
from December through May. More so, the river's aggressive steelhead love to crush
flies on the swing. The watershed's diverse flora and fauna and abundance of
wildlife only add to the natural beauty of the Clackamas river valley.
Originating in the Cascade Mountains, high in the Mount Hood National Forest, the
Clack runs northwest until emptying into the Willamette River outside of Portland.
Unlike the nearby Sandy, the Clackamas is not a glacial river. Consequently, the
river won't "blow out" unless we have a major rain event. Even in heavy rains, the
river can stay fishable much longer than most winter rivers.
| Details... Time of Year: December through June Price: Full day jet sled trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$475.00/day Book Your Trip Today: You may submit a Booking Request on-line, or if you would like to talk to us in person, please give us a call at 541.490.9446. We can set up your trip or answer any questions you may have. Booking Policy A $100 deposit per angler is required to reserve your space. All deposits are due at the time of your booking. Deposits are non-refundable within 60 days of the start date of the trip. Trips cancelled due to water conditions will be rescheduled or refunded. What is included with your guide trip? All of our guide trips include a big stream side lunch, beverages, boaters passes,shuttle fees, and transportation from a designated meeting site. We carry a small fly shop's worth of flies though we recommend bringing a selection as well. Spey rods and waders available upon request prior to your trip. What is NOT included with your guide trip? Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities. |
Winter & Spring Steelhead
Clackamas River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
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You'll be fishing out of a 20' jet boats. The jet boats simply open the door of
opportunity. We can fish almost twice the water as we could floating. Winter
steelheading is about two things; being at the right place at the right time, and
covering the water. The jet boat allows us to do both.
Winter steelhead start ascending the Clackamas in early December. At first, in
small pods. By Christmas, the pods can become waves. The majority of these
early fish are hatchery origin, although it 's not uncommon to find a wild one in the
bunch. As winter presses on, more natives will begin their journey home. While
the weather in Janruary and February can be tough, the fishing can be down right
smokin'. By mid-March, you can almost smell spring in the air. The newly arrived
steelhead, while chrome bright, are ready to find their birthplace. As the water
temperatures warm in April, more steelhead rush into the system. However,
many of them are actually early summer steelhead. Fish that won't spawn until
the following winter. This is a wonderful time of the year. It's totally possible to
hook a late winter steelhead, and early summer steelhead, or a spring chinnook.
By May, almost all of the steelhead are early summer fish. Chrome bright
missiles fresh from the ocean. We continue to guide the Clackamas through
June. With it's seductive water, amazing fish, and overwhelming beauty, the
Clackamas River is a "must fish" for any serious steelhead angler.
opportunity. We can fish almost twice the water as we could floating. Winter
steelheading is about two things; being at the right place at the right time, and
covering the water. The jet boat allows us to do both.
Winter steelhead start ascending the Clackamas in early December. At first, in
small pods. By Christmas, the pods can become waves. The majority of these
early fish are hatchery origin, although it 's not uncommon to find a wild one in the
bunch. As winter presses on, more natives will begin their journey home. While
the weather in Janruary and February can be tough, the fishing can be down right
smokin'. By mid-March, you can almost smell spring in the air. The newly arrived
steelhead, while chrome bright, are ready to find their birthplace. As the water
temperatures warm in April, more steelhead rush into the system. However,
many of them are actually early summer steelhead. Fish that won't spawn until
the following winter. This is a wonderful time of the year. It's totally possible to
hook a late winter steelhead, and early summer steelhead, or a spring chinnook.
By May, almost all of the steelhead are early summer fish. Chrome bright
missiles fresh from the ocean. We continue to guide the Clackamas through
June. With it's seductive water, amazing fish, and overwhelming beauty, the
Clackamas River is a "must fish" for any serious steelhead angler.
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