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Deschutes Angler Fly Shop's Classes.Deschutes Angler Fly Shop offers hands-on Fly Casting and Fly Fishing lessons with our staff of professional instructors.GUIDED FLY FISHING FOR WILD TROUT AND SUMMER STEELHEADOregon’s Deschutes River is a scenic waterway that cuts a nearly 300 mile longpath through the heart of Central Oregon’s high desert. The river has humblebeginnings in the mountains south of Bend, but as it flows northward theDeschutes grows larger and larger thanks to many tributaries and boiling desertsprings. The most famous stretch of this magnificent river, known as the LowerDeschutes, starts just North of the town of Madras and flows 100 miles north tothe confluence with the ColumbiaRiver. It is the Lower DeschutesRiver that draws fly anglers fromaround the world in pursuit of wildtrout and summer-run steelhead.The Lower Deschutes River isspectacular to float, with manyroadless miles and riversidecamping spots along its banks.Where there are roads thatparallel the river, they are mostlyprimitive gravel roads or hikingtrails. The Deschutes River is in the 1% of our nation’s rivers to be federallydesignated as a wild & scenic river. This designation has protected the land alongthe river from development. On a few of our floats you will see a couple of cabinsalong the river, but the majority of what you will experience is pure wilderness.

OREGON'S MOST REMOTE WILD STEELHEAD FISHERYThe John Day River is the longest free-flowing undammed river west of thecontinental divide. This river is wild and remote, boasting the longest stretch ofdesignated Wild & Scenic River in the nation. Over 150 miles of the John Day Riverare roadless and there are only a handful of places to launch boats.Located about 30 miles due east of the Deschutes River, the John Day River flowsnorth through a desert canyon to its confluence with the Columbia River. The landalong the river is majority owned bylarge private wheat and cattle ranches,most of which are measured in thetens of thousands of acres. There areno towns or houses or roads along theriver for mile after mile after mile.Motorized boats are not allowed, nor isthere any way to access the river withany sort of vehicle, including aircraft.The only way to see vast stretches ofthe John Day is to float the river andthis float is about as remote as you canget in North America.The John Day is well known as a wonderful smallmouth bass fishery in the summertime and the river can be quite busy during June and July when most people floatand camp. What most people don’t know about the John Day is that it hosts thelargest return of wild summer steelhead in North America. Water levels dictatewhen the steelhead will be able to begin their upstream migration, and water isscarce in the desert until about mid-October. We guide overnight camp float tripsfor steelhead on the John Day from mid-October through early December and daysteelhead floats from December through February. Deschutes Angler Video Corner Our rotating video showcase from Deschutes Angler. Enjoy the show!

POPULATION 400 PEOPLE - 90,000 TROUTDue to the limited number of motel rooms and its popularity for weddings andother events, Maupin can be completely booked nearly any time from May throughOctober. We highly recommend that you book your rooms several months inadvance if you plan to stay in Maupin during the high season (June-September).Our private rental houses are a great option for those who wish to stay in theheart of Maupin but not in the heart of the festivities.KAUFMANN CABINLocated on the edge of the Deschutes River just upstream from town, theKaufmann cabin is the most exclusive fishing property available in Maupin. Thisvery private retreat is one of only three houses on the east bank of the riverupstream of Maupin. It is within easy walking distance of five restaurants - butthere is no need to go out to eat when you have the full amenities of a largekitchen and outdoor BBQ grill. Load up a cooler with juicy steaks and feast on thedeck overlooking the Deschutes River. The Kaufmann house is a legend in and ofitself. For nearly three decades the well-known fly shop had their base of riveroperations here. Anglers from around the world attended the fly fishing and flytying schools which were taught over the years by John Hazel, Randy Stetzer,Gordon Nash, Dec Hogan, Bob Guard, Steve Rajeff, and Randall Kaufmann. Flyfishing personalities who have stayed in the house include everyone from GaryLaFontaine to Ernest Schwiebert to Jimmy Buffet.LAUGHING TROUT LODGEThe Laughing Trout Lodge is offered exclusively through Deschutes Angler flyshop and is available to our fly fishing clientele. Located on the river in Maupin, youwill be able to walk out your back door with your fly rod in hand be on the water injust minutes. The house offers spectacular views of the Deschutes as well asplenty of room for four to six people. There are two queen beds, one in each of thedownstairs bedrooms, and two adult-sized twin beds in the upstaris sleeping loft.Laughing Trout has two full bathrooms - one downstairs and one on the main level -each with bathtub/shower. Towels and linens are provided for your convenience.Perhaps the greatest feature of the Laughing Trout lodge is the large fullyequipped kitchen and big propane BBQ on the back deck. Bring your own grub andsave yourself the hassle and expense of going out to restaurants for every meal!

THE MOST EXCLUSIVE RANCH FISHING IN CENTRAL OREGONGRASS VALLEYWe have nine lakes on a private ranch near Grass Valley - which is about a 25minute drive from our fly shop. The lakes range in size from a couple of acres to25 acres, all very manageable in a float tube or pontoon boat. The insect hatchesare thick on these lakes, and the rainbow trout that live here are eager to grab dryflies. In March and April the lakes are easily fished from shore by wading theedges. By May and June the weeds in the shallows make it too difficult to shorefish, but a pontoon boat or float tube will put you in good water all day long. A fewof our Grass Valley lakes are open year-round.BADGER CREEK MEADOWSWe have two spring-fed lakes in a canyon setting adjacent to Badger Creek nearTygh Valley. These are small lakes, 2-5 acres, which hold healthy fat rainbows. Theponderosa pine forest and basalt cliffs that ring the lakes provide a stunningsetting for a day of fly fishing. A four wheel drive is required to access this ranch. CALL US 7 DAYS A WEEK - 541-395-0995 www.deschutesangler.com