The Hood River is our local water. It's the place we go when we need a quick fix
for our steelhead addiction. The Hood is a small, intimate river requiring a shorter
Spey rod or a switch rod. While the river is small, the fish are not! Some of the
largest winter run fish we've brought to hand have come from the Hood. It can be a
challenging river though. When the water is high, the fish sit in the numerous
classic pools. However, when the flows drop, the steelhead head for the pocket
water. You have to pick the pockets of boulder gardens. Often, the fish will be
sitting in very shallow water near and around the rocks. Trying to figure out how to
get your fly to them is the fun part!
The Hood starts her journey in the snow fields and glaciers of Mount Hood's north
face. The river tumbles north towards the town of Hood River were it meets the
Columbia.
Fishing on the Hood River starts to get good in September once the glaciers
freeze up and the water clears. Winter steelhead start showing up in early
December and continue to ascend the river throughout the winter. By April,
summer steelhead begin showing up. The river can be productive until the
glaciers cloud up the water in July.
We offer half day walk-in trips on the Hood River. If you're in Portland for business
and have an afternoon or morning to kill, it's a great option. Or, if you're local and
need a quick fix for your addiction, come check out the Hood.
for our steelhead addiction. The Hood is a small, intimate river requiring a shorter
Spey rod or a switch rod. While the river is small, the fish are not! Some of the
largest winter run fish we've brought to hand have come from the Hood. It can be a
challenging river though. When the water is high, the fish sit in the numerous
classic pools. However, when the flows drop, the steelhead head for the pocket
water. You have to pick the pockets of boulder gardens. Often, the fish will be
sitting in very shallow water near and around the rocks. Trying to figure out how to
get your fly to them is the fun part!
The Hood starts her journey in the snow fields and glaciers of Mount Hood's north
face. The river tumbles north towards the town of Hood River were it meets the
Columbia.
Fishing on the Hood River starts to get good in September once the glaciers
freeze up and the water clears. Winter steelhead start showing up in early
December and continue to ascend the river throughout the winter. By April,
summer steelhead begin showing up. The river can be productive until the
glaciers cloud up the water in July.
We offer half day walk-in trips on the Hood River. If you're in Portland for business
and have an afternoon or morning to kill, it's a great option. Or, if you're local and
need a quick fix for your addiction, come check out the Hood.
Summer and Winter Steelhead
Hood River Guided Fly Fishing Trips
About the Fishery: The Hood River is one of the most productive winter and
spring steelhead rivers in the Columbia Basin. The Hood offers some great
classic swing water for those addicted to Spey casting. However, if you're not
opposed to fishing dead -drift techniques, the river can kick out some huge
numbers.
Time of Year:
December through May
Price:
Half day walk-in trip (4Hours) with one or two anglers............$275.00/half day
Full day walk-in trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$395.00/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 50% deposit is required to reserve your trip. 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?
Snacks and beverages, 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. Rods and waders available upon request prior to your trip.
What is NOT included with your guide trip?
Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.
spring steelhead rivers in the Columbia Basin. The Hood offers some great
classic swing water for those addicted to Spey casting. However, if you're not
opposed to fishing dead -drift techniques, the river can kick out some huge
numbers.
Time of Year:
December through May
Price:
Half day walk-in trip (4Hours) with one or two anglers............$275.00/half day
Full day walk-in trip (8 Hours) with one or two anglers............$395.00/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 50% deposit is required to reserve your trip. 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?
Snacks and beverages, 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. Rods and waders available upon request prior to your trip.
What is NOT included with your guide trip?
Fishing license, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities.
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