5 Day Guided Fly Fishing Wallowa & Grande Ronde

Price:$3500
Min Age: 8+
Intensity: Moderate
rapids: Class II
Put In/Take Out: Minam, OR

Grande Ronde and Wallowa Steelhead are renowned for their willingness to aggressively take flies. Whether that is a top water skater, a swung traditional, or drifted nymphs, the electricity of the fight is what creates steelhead addicts and keeps them coming back for more. Steelhead begin migrating up the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers in late September into the roadless Wild and Scenic Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers.

You would have to search far and wide for a better multi-day fly fishing experience than the roadless Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers. It exists in a 40 mile canyon federally designated as a wild and scenic river. Accessing this special place requires a commitment of 4-5 days in the fall to pursue steelhead but the rewards are great with beautiful unpressured runs and arguably the best river camping to be had.

A guided fly fishing trip on the roadless Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers is what a multi-day trip should be: Clean air filled with the smell of conifers & cottonwood. A haven from the abrasive sounds of roads and cities allowing you to hear the riffling sound of the water, birds singing on the banks, and the wings of ducks, geese, and eagles as they cut through the clean mountain air. And big, feisty wild steelhead leaping on the end of your line with a basalt rimmed canyon as the backdrop. It does not get any better than this my friend.

From $3500

Anglers $3500 each

2025 Rates & Dates:

5-day trips: $3,500 per angler

5 Day Guided Fly Fishing Wallowa &
Grande Ronde Itinerary

Trip Logistics and Itinerary

5 days, 4 nights Fly Fishing Wallowa & Grande Ronde Rivers

Each Trip varies slightly with size of group, interests of guests, etc. This is a “typical” trip itinerary that will vary.

We run our 5-day guided fly fishing trips from the first week of September through the first week of November. Arrive at the Minam Store by 8 am, meet the guide crew, pack your drybags, and start fishing! Today you will be fishing the roadless stretch of the Wallowa from Minam to Rondowa. Where is Rondowa? Rondowa is the confluence of the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers. The railroad men in the early 20^th century combined the last half of the Grande Ronde (Rond) with the last half of Wallowa (owa) to name the confluence Rondowa.

This is a beautiful, scenic 10 mile stretch of water that is productive for big rainbows, incidental bull trout, and steelhead. Halfway through the day we will stop for a riverside lunch where you get to sit under big Ponderosa Pines and watch eagles and osprey fly by.

We arrive at camp between 5:00 and 6:00 pm to a well-orchestrated river camp set up by our camp crew. Unwind in a comfortable wall tent fully outfitted with cots, pads, sleeping bag, and pillow. Hors d’oeuvres wait, and a delicious dinner is not far behind. Enjoy a riverside dinner with good company and beautiful night skies under rimrock canyons.

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50% down payment is required to book a trip with final payment due 30 days prior to launch. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable to a later date.

Minam Store Outfitters requires that all participants provide proof of travel protection coverage to participate in this trip. Participants may purchase this coverage from the provider of their choice. For your convenience, we offer Travelex Insurance Services, Inc (CA Agency License #0D10209) plans to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. If you feel that the covered reasons eligible under the Trip Cancellation benefit will not meet your needs, Cancel for Any Reason is an available upgrade on Travelex’s Ultimate plan. Please see the Travelex Ultimate plan flyer here for more information. Purchase restrictions apply. For more information on the available plans visit https://www.travelexinsurance.com/index.aspx?location=37-0157&go=bp&navigation=off or contact Travelex Insurance 800-228-9792 and reference location number 37-0157.

The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Insurance coverages underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.

Minam Store Outfitters reserves the right to move any trip to a different river for safety due to extreme water conditions, forest fires, road closures, and/or acts of God. Minam Store Outfitters reserves the right to change partner wineries or chefs if scheduled winery or chef can not participate for any reason.

What to bring and wear on your experience.

Experience Fly Fishing Packing List

Equipment & Personal Items:

Water Bottle: Heavy duty, 1 liter capacity with carabiner to hook to boat
Headlamp or flashlight
Plastic bags: 1 large trash bag and assorted zip locks
Polarized sunglasses with securing strap and a spare
Small, quick drying towel
Toiletries, including biodegradable soap
Sunscreen & lip protection (waterproof & 30 SPF or higher)
Moisturizing lotion or cream
Insect repellant
Personal first aid kit
Spare pair of prescription eye glasses or contacts
Cash for gratuities for your guides (10%-15% of trip cost is normal depending on how well you think they did)

Footwear:

River shoes or sandals appropriate for camp
Athletic shoes or hiking boot if you plan to hike

Optional Items:

Beverages: we provide coffee, tea, & water. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage of choice.
Bathing wipes: pre-moistened disposable towels
Ear plugs for sleeping
Binoculars
Camera and accessories
Lightweight cord & clothespins for drying clothes
Sketchbook, notebook & pen, paperback book

Clothing:

Long sleeve shirt: lightweight and light color for sun protection
Long pants: lightweight and light color for sun protection
Shade hat or visor with securing strap and a spare
Rain jacket/wading jacket
Swimsuit and/or swimming trunks
Underwear: quick drying
Quick dry shorts: 1 pair
Quick dry t-shirts/tops: 1-2 pair
Synthetic or Moreno wool long underwear top & bottom: 1 set light to medium (optional for July & August)
Camp clothes: comfortable and appropriate for season
Warm fishing gloves for fall
Hand warmers if you need them in fall
Stocking cap for fall
Puffy jacket for fall
Moreno wool seater for fall

Fishing Gear: We can provide all fishing gear if needed other than waders, boots, and wading jacket.

5-7 weight rods for spring trips, 7-8 weight rods for fall trips
Reel with appropriate line
7 ½’ 1x leaders
Assortment of tippet 1x-3x
Sturdy wading boots
Waders
Wading staff
Your favorite flies for freestone rivers (leave the San Juan Worms, size 20 mayflies, & chironomids at home)
Nippers
Floatant
Hemostats
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