Fly Fishing The Mckenzie River
McKenzie River Rainbow Trout
As an Oregon fly fishing guide, I can schedule you for a full day, guided drift boat fly-fishing trip on Oregon’s McKenzie River (half-day trips are also available). We are flexible with departure and return times, however most McKenzie trout fly-fishing trips depart the Eugene area about 8:00am and return about 6:00pm. We can meet you at a boat ramp if you have lodging up river and we also provide transportation from Eugene to the launch.
Once on the McKenzie river, a few minutes taken to explain the fly-fishing techniques that we will be using during the day. We fish with dry flies and wet flies depending on the weather and water conditions while drifting down the McKenzie. We usually have a shore lunch about 12:00 noon of fresh pan-fried trout and salads, box lunches or vegetarian lunches can also be provided if desired. We always carry extra bottled water and cold drinks for the entire day.
We provide all the necessary fly-fishing equipment for the days fishing. However, if you would like to use your own fly tackle, here is a Rainbow trout fishing tip for the McKenzie River:
- 9 foot, 4wt.or 5wt.graphite fly rod, with a matching fly reel and weight forward dry fly line with 50 yards of Dacron backing.
- 9′ dry fly 5x tapered leaders.
- Flies for the McKenzie River:
- Green Caddis Bucktail (McKenzie special) #10 & #12
- Yellow Stimulator #6
- Yellow Bucktail Caddis #10 & #12
- Brown Elk Hair caddis #12 & #14
- Orange Caddis Bucktail #12& #14
- Bead Head Prince Nymph #10
- Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph #8 & #10
- Bead Head Brown Hare’s Ear Nymph #8 & #10
Of course, there are many other fly patterns and sizes that will produce fish on any given day, but this will give the fly-fisher a good idea of the sizes and types of patterns that can be used on the McKenzie River with favorable results.
McKenzie River Guided Trout Fly-Fishing Trip Information
Rick Friberg with a nice Rainbow
The Fly Fishing Rainbow Trout trip is for 2 people (per boat) who desire an enjoyable day on the Mckenzie River. Bring a light weight jacket, sun screen for sun and water glare, long sleeve shirt and a brimmed hat and don’t forget your sunglasses.
Ideal Months: The months for fly fishing in Oregon and the Mckenzie River are April, May, June, July, August and September.
Location: Eugene, Oregon. We can help with hotel/motel accommodations if you wish.
IMPORTANT: Advanced and early bookings are required for the best open dates that meet with your travel and fishing schedule. We will do our best to provide you with the fishing dates you want.
Your investment for the two person, full day trip is $375.00, Our half day trips for two is $250.00/day.
One day angling licence for Oregon is $16.75/day/person
Corporate and group rates also available, we can arrange for extra boats if needed.
Don’t wait to Contact me for more information.