Full-Day Guided Fly Fishing Wallowa

Price:$700
Min Age: 8+
Intensity: Beginner
rapids: Class II
Put In/Put Out: Minam, OR

The Wallowa River may be Eastern Oregon’s best rainbow trout fishery as well as one of its best winter steelhead fisheries. The Wallowa River enjoys blue ribbon trout fishing most of the year and great steelhead fishing February and March depending on weather and river conditions.

The Wallowa Mountains are often referred to as the “Alps of Oregon” with the Eagle Cap Wilderness protecting a large portion of the watershed. Draining pristine mountain streams descending from nearly 10,000 feet, the Wallowa River is the life blood of trout and steelhead fisheries in NE Oregon with its cold clear water feeding tributary streams long into the hot summer.

We offer guided day fly fishing trips on two distinct sections of the Wallowa River. The full day Wallowa Highway Section begins 10 miles upriver from Minam and ends at the Store. There is another boat ramp located 5 miles above the Store allowing us to offer an excellent half day option. Depending on current fishing conditions, a half day trip will either begin or end at the 5 mile ramp. As the summer progresses and July shifts towards August, some years this stretch becomes too low or too warm to fish. However, when September rolls around and the nights begin to lengthen fishing improves once again.

The second stretch we guide is the Wallowa Roadless Section which begins at the Minam Store and ends 9 miles down river. Around 1 mile into the float, you pass the state park and leave cars behind entering the roadless stretch of the Wallowa River. The added flow from the Minam River allows this section to be fished even when the Highway Stretch becomes unfloatable. At the end of the float, fisherman receive a one of a kind shuttle back to Minam along the railroad tracks. Whether you are a seasoned veteran with a fly rod or just learning to cast single hand or spey, our fly fishing guides can fit trips to your needs, skill level, and desire.

The primary season to book half day and full day trips on the Wallowa River begins Memorial Day Weekend and ends the first week of November. These dates may be adjusted due to river conditions. Floats in the Wallowa Roadless Section are only available Saturday-Thursday. For info on booking one of these trips outside of the primary season, reach out to us at the Store by email or phone.

From $700

Anglers $700 each

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1-day trip: $700 per anglers

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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 eyeglasses or contacts
Cash for gratuities: 15%-20% of trip cost is normal, depending on how well you think your guides 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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