Sharing the joy of being on the water.

Meet Steve, your guide

The McKenzie River is Steve’s home water, and with 20-plus years of guiding both novice and expert fly anglers on various Western Oregon rivers, he can arrange a full or half-day fly fishing or scenic trip for one or two guests, or coordinate trips for larger groups.

Steve is a dry fly aficionado, but he is also knowledgeable in nymph and streamer fishing and will readily adjust tactics to get you into fish. Using a beautiful and comfortable classic wooden McKenzie River drift boat, he focuses on guiding catch-and-release trips for wild rainbow and coastal cutthroat trout, as well as fly fishing for Umpqua River smallmouth bass. He is a member of the McKenzie River Guides Association, and a Life-Member of Trout Unlimited.

Trips Offered

Full Day Fishing (2 People)

Half Day Fishing (2 People)

Half Day Fishing (1 Person)

Scenic/Bird Watching Trip

Custom Trip

$550

$450

$350

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Testimonials

  • “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my days on the water with Steve over the years. Besides his ability to guide me into fish, he is great at sharing interesting observations on the river, from cedar waxwings darting out over the water to catch caddis flies, to the call of a pileated woodpecker echoing through the wooded shoreline. He always makes it more than just a fishing trip.”

    Amy P.

  • “Steve is great at coaching you to become a better angler. His patience and positive instruction have given me more confidence in my ability and, besides helping me catch more fish, he’s made my days on the water more fun.”

    Duane B.

  • "There’s a reason I’ve done so many trips with Steve. Any season, he knows where the fish are going to be and what they’ll be looking for. And he’s patient and respectful, even to old duffers like me! He’ll adapt the trip to your skill level. You can’t go wrong."

    Mitch I.