Learn to Fish - Steelhead Fishing 101 Workshop

If you’ve ever wanted to try steelhead fishing but weren’t sure how, or you’re interested in learning how to fish for steelhead on the Grande Ronde River, we have an awesome opportunity for you!

Every year, ODFW needs people like you to catch fish for our broodstock program. This program is part of our efforts to enhance the returns of our anadromous fisheries by rearing and releasing fish spawned by angler-caught salmon and steelhead. This year, we’re partnering with the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) to teach a how-to-fish class alongside our broodstock event to give you all the knowledge you need to fish for steelhead! Everyone is encouraged to donate the fish they catch to our broodstock program, but if you catch a legal fish and want to keep it that’s okay too.

Your workshop fee includes: instruction, use of ODFW equipment and program materials, and a one-year membership to ANWS. We have all the equipment you need, but if you have your own fishing equipment you are welcome to bring it and we can show you how to use it.

This is a two-day workshop! Sign-in is at 4:00 PM on Friday the 14^th. On Friday, we will introduce steelhead fishing on the Grande Ronde River and discuss tips and techniques in which to be successful on this waterway. On Saturday the 15^th, you’ll be paired up with fishing instructors to go explore the Grande Ronde and test your skills on its productive steelhead fishery.

Dinner will be provided on both Friday and Saturday, but please bring your own snacks and water. A detailed email of the plan of the day and further instructions will be provided after registration.

Anglers aged 17 years and younger are eligible to participate while accompanied by a registered adult 21 years or older.

PLEASE NOTE:

This event will occur in a very remote location. Lodging may be found in cities nearby, but dry camping is recommended. Campsites are available at this workshop/broodstock collection location (the field just east of Troy), at Grizz Flats Campground, and at various sites along the river. Please ensure you have accommodations or are willing to camp when you register for this event.