Are you River Ready? Before you head out, make sure you have your license, any required passes, current regulations, river levels, and travel conditions checked. Below are official links for Oregon, Washington, and a few of our favorite steelhead destinations.

Passes & Licenses

River Levels

Check river conditions before you leave and again the morning of your trip.

Regulations & Travel Links


River Ready Checklist

  • Have you check your fly box lately?
  • Are your flies okay?
  • Buy your license and required tags/endorsements before leaving.
  • Check if your river or float requires a pass or permit.
  • Verify current fishing regulations and any in-season/emergency updates.
  • Check river level gauges for the section you plan to fish.
  • Check road and pass conditions, especially in winter or shoulder seasons.
  • Check the weather forecast for the river corridor, not just the nearest town.
  • Confirm access points, launch/take-out locations, and land ownership boundaries.
  • Save key links or screenshots in case you lose cell service in canyon areas.

Favorite Steelhead Guides

Sam Sickles

Steelhead Outfitters
541-400-0855
samsickles@gmail.com
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Brian Silvey

Silvey’s Fly Fishing Guide Service
1-800-510-1702
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Todd Harris 

Harris Anglers
503-313-3648
harrisanglers@gmail.com
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Pete Field

Deschutes River Guides
503-539-0587
lowerdeschutesriver@gmail.com
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Gorge Fly Shop

For all other species you may come across
(Trout, Salt, Bass and More)
3200 Lower Mill Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: 541-386-6977
Shop: GorgeFlyShop.com