Bass Fishing Trips in Oregon and Washington

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1 Bass Fishing Trips in Oregon and Washington GRAND RONDE RIVER (Northeast Oregon) (Spectacular scenery) Smallmouth bass fishing (April-October) best fishing is between June and October. Enjoy spectacular scenery accessed only by driftboat, while you cast bait or lures from the boat or riverbank. Lodging in town or on the River is available. The Grand Ronde drains Oregon's Blue, Wallowa and Elkhorn Mountains, enters Washington State some thirty miles from its juncture with the Snake, and winds through a rugged canyon whose steep walls rise three to four thousand feet above the river. Provided Smallmouth Bass fishing by drift boat Meals Soft Drinks Top quality Lamiglas graphite rods. Top of the line Ambassadeur, Shimano and Daiwa Sealine reels All lures, lines, and bait. Guide cleans your catch!!! Life Jackets Fun, adventure and excitement Accommodations can be provided for multiple day fishing, hunting or sightseeing/historic tours. Stay in town or upriver at a private lodge with bedrooms and showers for $90.00 to $ per person, per night, including family-style meals (photo below). Clean rustic ranch cabin with bedrooms and outdoor showers, $75.00 per person, minimum $ per night. This includes meals.

2 Prices Two-day fishing trip: 2 persons $1,050-$1,450, 3 persons $1,050-$1,750, 4 persons $1,420-$2,070. (Day trips 6 person max. Overnight trips 4 max). Three-day trips: 2 persons $1075-$2,075, 3 persons $1,725-$2,925, 4 persons $1,980-$3,480. Tent camping in fair weather. Your tent will be provided, but you will need to bring your personal gear including a sleeping bag. Swim in the river, which is about 70 degrees in the summer. A list of gear to bring will be provided prior to the trip. What to Expect Summer temperatures may vary from 70º - 100º+ in the daytime, and 60º - 85º at night. Fall fishing temperatures may vary from 35º in early morning to over 70º at midday. Winter temperatures generally range from 35º -55º from morning to midday. Fishhawk Guides, Tim Johnson Contact us at 1 (888) or fishhawk7@hotmail.com SNAKE RIVER (Oregon Idaho border) (great river-great fishing) The Snake River offers some of the finest Smallmouth Bass fishing to be found in the Northwest. From Lower Granite Dam upstream into Hells Canyon this fishery is nothing less than fantastic. Whether seeking a trophy bass or simply a day of fun catching fish after fish, this area is unsurpassed for numbers and size of fish available. The best fishing begins in March and April for the trophy sized Smallmouth and continues well

3 into the summer months. Mid summer is a great time for catching lots of fish in the mid size range as well as a chance for some of the larger specimens. The early fall period is also a good time to pursue the trophy bass as they hit a feeding spree in preparation for winter. The upper section of the Snake River Canyon can't be beat for a day of sightseeing, bass fishing and enjoying the beauty of the canyon. 17 inch Snake River smallmouth bass. Trophy Smallmouth Bass: The best time to target a trophy or record sized Smallmouth is during the pre-spawn period in the spring, beginning as early as March and continuing well into June the big hens are at their heaviest and this is also the most active period of the year for the biggest fish. In the spring of 2003 there were two verified catches from the Snake in excess of seven pounds-and these are far from the largest fish in the system! This is a highly overlooked fishery and is kept quiet by most that are aware of the potential for record sized fish in the Snake. With an ever increasing number of fish in the 5 to 6 pound range and larger it is only a matter of time until the Snake will yield a new record Smallmouth. This fishery is not for everyone, but if you are intent upon landing a big smallie the Snake offers one of the best opportunities in the country. Best time to fish bass: From late May to the first two weeks of June (depending on water conditions) Prices: 1 person one-day trip - $ persons one-day trip - $ persons one-day trip - $ persons one-day trip - $ Two-day trips double above prices and subtract 5% from total. (Prices subject to change) Lodging in motels tent camping also but client must provide tent, cot, cook stove etc. Pat Long (Pays 10% fee) SNAKE RIVER GUIDE SERVICE

4 Bus. 1(509) Home 1(509) UMPQUA RIVER (Southwest Oregon) (World class smallmouth fishery) Bass fishing on the Umpqua River is best June through September when the weather and the water are warm. A premier fishery where it is possible to catch 100 fish in one day. Pre-spawn, early in the season, is one of the best times to fish for "lunkers" as they are feeding heavily in preparation for spawn. Once on their beds, the females are highly protective and will strike at anything that comes within their territory. Post-spawn they are very hungry and are making up for the spawning period when they stopped eating. Bass fishing makes a fun day of CATCHING!!! Some predict that the next state record will come out of the Umpqua River. Many fisherman rate the Umpqua River as the #1 bass fishery in the State. The weather is warm, the water is in good shape, and the scenery is terrific. With a picnic lunch this makes a great family trip. A great fishery for both experienced and inexperienced anglers. Guide will fish you from a 16' drift boat. The driftboat will accommodate 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 children. We can accommodate larger groups with advance notice. Prices $ One Person (per day) $ Two People (per day) $75.00 deposit required (per person). (Prices subject to change) Deposits are fully refundable if client cancels 2 weeks prior to scheduled trip. Deposit 100% refundable if guide cancels for any reason.

5 Provided All Bait and Tackle Life Jackets Soft Drinks Cleaning and care of your catch Call for more information or to book your trip. Bill Staggenborg Toll Free Web site: *Lyle Andrews Call us at or (cell) OR you can call (Sherry's office number (my wife) (*Becoming a World Class Smallmouth Bass fishery). The sections of rivers I am now fishing for steelhead (Jan-Mar) are not real rough and rugged sections of river but steelhead are in the Umpqua system (main Umpqua and South Umpqua). The section we've been catching fish in this week is mostly soft water. Most of the sections are thru agricultural lands and some timber lands. Special motel rates available (Quality Inn Exit #125 Garden Valley Blvd.) (Tell them they are clients of Lyle Andrews). $49/nite for 2. I would pick them up at approx. 6:30 a.m. in Roseburg at the motel and then we would have a half hour travel time to river. We would provide lunches; all they would need is rain wear & license/tag. Tell them to dress in layers. Fish Finders Guide Service Mitch Myers C bigfish@megabyteinc.com Web site: Locations: Umpqua, Rogue, Elks, Sixes. *Umpqua smallmouth bass June-September. Can accommodate up to 3 persons. 2 nd boat available that can fish 3 more and will stay near by. (15 years experience). Kids are free! Boats: 17 foot drift boat. Prices: $ per person. Numbuttflyfishing Merle, Reservations: Call Toll Free: local: numbbutt@bendnet.com

6 Address: 380 N. Hwy. 26. Madras, OR Species: Float trips available May thru July on John Day and Deschutes rivers for great top water action for small mouth bass. Rivers Bend Outfitters Glenn Dee Summers, Address: PO 436, The Dalles, Or Web site: (Web down) Been guiding for something, someplace, for over 40-year s Best time to fish summer steelhead (Third week of August-September). Locations: Columbia, Deschutes, John Day. Gear: Fly Fishing and casting spinners. Client should bring own fly rod. Species: Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, (Nov 1st Walleye) Boat: 20' Jet Duckworth. (4 persons, 6 when troll fishing). Prices: $ per person. Lunch is provided. Mah-Hah outfitters Steve & Linda Fleming bassinbuddy@centurytel.net Location: Independence Crossing. Species: Smallmouth and largemouth bass, trout, bluegill, summer and winter steelhead. (Top spot for steelhead). Serves meals. Overnight trips. Rafting trips. Full-day fishing trips starting with breakfast in Spray at 6 AM, fishing by 7 AM, off the water at 6 PM. Provided: Full breakfast, candy bars, appetizers before lunch, Dutch oven meals, desserts, fishing poles (gear fishermen) and tackle (and flies) and guide in drift boats, take pictures and give film to clients after the trip. Prices: $195.00