River Borne Outfitters

River Borne Outfitters is a Deschutes River, Oregon fly fishing guide service based out of Bend, Oregon. We offer day and overnight, fly fishing trips for wild trout and steelhead on the Deschutes River. Full and half day trips on the Crooked River, and fly casting lessons and fishing clinics in Bend.

The Deschutes River is just a short forty five minute drive North of Bend, Oregon. Anglers come long and far to experience the world class fishery that is the Deschtes River. The Deschutes River offers incredible fly fishing for wild Rainbow "Redside" trout from Spring through Summer. And starting in August, great fly fishing for wild and hatchery summer run steelhead.

River Borne Outfitters offers full day drift boat floats for both trout and steelhead on the Deschutes River, and overnight, fully outfitted, multi-day adventures!

To get the complete Deschutes River experience our Overnight Trips are the way to go!

River Borne Outfitters also offers full and half day, walk in fly fishing trips on the Crooked River, a small high desert river forty five minutes East of Bend, Oregon. The Crooked has many non discriminate wild trout and is a great venue for beginners and experts alike. The Crooked River is a good option for groups, families, and corporate retreats. Beginners are welcome!

Fly Fishing Lessons and Fly Casting Instruction (both single hand fly rods and spey rods) are offered in Bend, Oregon as well. These classes are offered to help speed up your learning curve and help you maximize your time on the water.

Our Guides are seasoned veterans with years of experience.
They are skilled and patient instructors. All of our guides are CPR and First Aid Certified.

You can rest assured that you have enlisted a guide service that is professional and hard working. We will do everything we can to make sure you have a productive and rewarding time on the river.

Read some of our clients testimonials here!