Top Fishing Guides & Fly Shops in Oregon
Oregon's fly fishing outfitters cover an incredible range of water — from the volcanic Deschutes canyon to remote desert trophy fisheries on the Owyhee. The Fly Fisher's Place in Sisters and Fly and Field in Bend lead Central Oregon, while Helfrich Outfitter carries 100 years of McKenzie River tradition.
Last updated: February 2025
Oregon's fly fishing is as diverse as its landscape. Central Oregon's volcanic rivers, the Willamette Valley's spring-fed streams, and the eastern desert canyons each offer unique fishing experiences. These outfitters know their home waters inside and out.
| # | Outfitter | Type | Location | Rivers Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Fly Fisher's Place | Fly Shop | Sisters, OR | Deschutes River, Crooked River, Metolius River |
| #2 | A. Helfrich Outfitter | Outfitter | Springfield, OR | McKenzie River, John Day River |
| #3 | Fly and Field Outfitters | Outfitter | Bend, OR | Deschutes River, Metolius River |
| #4 | Little Creek Outfitters | Outfitter | Fossil, OR | John Day River, Owyhee River |
4 Oregon Outfitters, Ranked
The Fly Fisher's Place
The Fly Fisher's Place is Central Oregon's premier fly shop, located on West Main Avenue in the charming mountain town of Sisters, Oregon. Since 1986, the shop has served as the definitive resource for anglers fishing the Deschutes, Metolius, Crooked...
A. Helfrich Outfitter
A. Helfrich Outfitter is Oregon's oldest continuous outfitting family, guiding anglers on the McKenzie River since 1922. Based in Springfield, Oregon, the Helfrich family is synonymous with the McKenzie River drift boat tradition and has played a cen...
Fly and Field Outfitters
Fly and Field Outfitters is a full-service fly shop and guide service based in Bend, Oregon, with over 17 years of experience guiding anglers on Central Oregon's exceptional trout and steelhead waters. Located on SW Century Drive in Bend, the shop pr...
Little Creek Outfitters
Little Creek Outfitters is an eastern Oregon outfitter based in Fossil, specializing in multi-day float trips on the John Day and Owyhee rivers since 1984. Located in the small ranching town of Fossil along the John Day River, the outfitter provides ...