Fish Nets Guide Service is a family-friendly operation based in Springfield, Oregon that that is committed to helping you and your family discover the joys of the outdoors.
"My wife and I had an awesome half day trip with Zach. He was extremely knowledgeable and put us on fish right away." — Irik,
McKenzie River fishing charters put you on one of Oregon’s most storied trout streams, flowing cold and clear from Cascade Range springs through lush forest to the Willamette Valley. This river is famed for its native “redside” Rainbow Trout and dependable hatches that make dry-fly days a real possibility. With riffles, pocket water, and long glides, there’s water here for every skill level—whether you’re learning to mend a drift or refining technical presentations.
The McKenzie is also home to Cutthroat Trout, with seasonal opportunities to target Salmon and Steelhead in select sections. Classic McKenzie-style drift boats—born on this river—let guides navigate boulder gardens and gentle rapids in comfort, covering prime lies efficiently while you cast to seams and foam lines. Expect stunning scenery, from volcanic rock gardens and old-growth evergreens to that famous blue-green water clarity.
Guides tailor trips around current flows and insect activity, from caddis and mayflies to stoneflies, and can outfit both fly and light-tackle anglers. Access is excellent, with numerous put-ins and varied floats that fish well from spring through fall and offer peaceful winter days when conditions allow. Whether you’re after steady action with hard-fighting trout or a scenic float that showcases the birthplace of the modern drift boat, McKenzie River fishing charters deliver a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience.
