Grande Ronde River, Oregon
Grande Ronde Photo Journal


The Grande Ronde is a small jewel of a river sequestered away in a remote corner of northeastern Oregon. Here you can taste the rare privilege of having summer steelhead rip a dry fly from the surface film in an eruption that leaves a hole the size of your kitchen sink. Going back to swinging wet flies can be especially difficult after this unique encounter.

A four or five day float trip from Minam to Troy under the practiced and capable hand of Marty Sheppard, owner of Little Creek Outfitters puts you in touch with stark canyon walls, native wildlife, whitewater runs and the joyous experience of exposure to this river's special breed of steelhead.

Inaccessible by road the canyon area of the Grande Ronde is left to your leisurely paced exploration of the river, its surroundings and its fish. In addition to the steelhead, rainbow trout and small mouth bass inhabit the river opening up other options for the day's adventure.

Occasionally treating oneself to the joys of multiple day drift boat fishing is a necessity for one's own mental health. Make a monumental difference in your outlook on life.

While the river does run into Washington as well, where nearly every single person for 1500 miles can easily get to the water, why do it if you don't have to. Take a breather from the rat race, both on and off the river and get away from everyone but those thoughtful enough to make the same decision as you. You will be so happy you did.


Additional photos from the Grande Ronde

Clothing and equipment checklist -- Summer, Winter

Pricing:

$2,000.00 Per angler	4 day/3 night float/camp trip Includes: All meals and non-alcoholic beverages while on the river, tents, guides, showers and boat. Price is per day per angler. 6 anglers maximum.

Species	Season	Location
Steelhead	Oct.-Nov.	Oregon Scenic Canyon Minam to Troy

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