If you’re visiting the Portland area during the winter months, this is a great time to fish the Clackamas and Sandy River for Steelhead.
The Sandy River, a tributary of the Columbia River, is a beautiful, intimate river, originating on the slopes of Mt. Hood, running 56 miles long. Located east of Portland; the Sandy River produces good numbers of winter Steelhead. The largest run of wild Steelhead enters the river January and continues through May. In April summer Steelhead start to enter the system, giving you a chance at hooking either a winter or summer fish. We offer day floats on the “wild and scenic” stretch of the Sandy.

The Clackamas river originates from Olallie Lake and flows northwest through the Cascade Mountains before flowing into the Willamette River. This is a beautiful river to observe wildlife and catch Steelhead. Winter and summer Steelhead are entering the system from January- May. We offer day floats on a few sections of the river from McIver Park down to Carver Park.

These rivers are perfectly suited to be fished in the classic wet fly swing, using a sink-tip. Two handed “spey” rods are very effective. Your guide will always have lunch, flies, and few rods to demo at no extra fee. All of the knowledge of catching Steelhead on the fly will be passed on to you by educating you on fly selection, reading water, mending, casting instruction, and storytelling.

Our rates are $450.00 per day per 2 anglers, $350.00 per day per 1 angler