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McKenzie Trout
Full- and half-day drift-boat trips with plenty of action for beginners, families and experienced anglers.
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Fish the
McKenzie.
Guided fishing and scenic river trips with local guide Chris Wright. Come enjoy the river—we'll take care of the rest.
Trout · Steelhead · Smallmouth · Scenic Floats · Rafting
All gear providedJust dress for the weather.
No experience neededFirst-timers are welcome.
Fly or conventionalFish the way that fits you.
No waders requiredFish comfortably from the boat.
McKenzie River Fishing
A great river doesn't have to be complicated.
You don't need to be a fly fisherman to fish the McKenzie. Chris guides anglers with both fly and conventional tackle and handles the boat, gear and river so you can focus on fishing.
Most trout trips center on the McKenzie's stocked rainbow trout, which provide dependable action and a chance to take legal fish home. The river also holds beautiful native redsides—special fish that are a memorable bonus when they show up.
Whether you're bringing your kids, trying river fishing for the first time, or you've fished for years, the goal is the same: a relaxed day, a beautiful river and plenty of opportunity to catch fish.
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Choose Your Day
More than one way to experience the river.
Steelhead & Smallmouth
Seasonal opportunities when you want to chase something different.
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Scenic & Photography
You don't have to fish to experience the McKenzie. Bring a camera, binoculars—or neither.
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Groups & Families
McKenzie River Rafting
Bring the whole crew for a full or half day on the McKenzie. Up to six guests are included in the standard trip price.
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See the McKenzie from a different perspective.
A private drift-boat float gives photographers, wildlife watchers and anyone who simply loves the outdoors a unique way to experience the river.
Depending on the season, keep an eye out for osprey and eagles working the river, herons along the banks and the changing landscape of the McKenzie itself.
Chris handles the boat while you enjoy the river.
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McKenzie River Rafting
Bring the whole crew.
Fishing isn't the only way to spend a day on the McKenzie. Rafting trips are a fun, easy way for families and groups to get out on the river together.
$600Full Day · Up to 6
$500Half Day · Up to 6
Additional guests beyond six are $75 each. Full-day rafting trips include lunch.
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Alaska Adventures
Ready to go a little farther from home?
Through Chris's relationship with Scott Haugen and Becharof Lodge, small groups occasionally have the opportunity to head north for an Alaska fishing adventure on the Egegik River.
These trips are hosted by the Alaska lodge—not operated by McKenzie Tackle—but Chris can help connect interested anglers with the experience and may join the group when schedules line up.
Your Guide
Local isn't just a marketing word.
Chris Wright grew up around the McKenzie and has built his life around the river, fishing and the local community. Chris and his wife Michelle have operated McKenzie Feed & Tackle in Walterville since 2010, giving him a front-row seat to the river and the people who fish it.
His approach to guiding is straightforward: make people comfortable, teach as much or as little as they want to learn, and give them a day on the McKenzie they'll want to do again.
"Come fish the McKenzie. We'll take care of the rest."
Trip Rates
Simple pricing. Everything you need to fish.
Fishing gear and safety equipment are provided. Dress for the weather and bring your Oregon fishing license when required.
Full Day · Approximately 7–8 Hours
McKenzie Trout or Steelhead
$600
$300/person · two paid-person minimum
- Seasonal fishing opportunities March through October
- Fishing from the drift boat
- Fly or conventional tackle
- All fishing & safety gear provided
- Riverside lunch available
Half Day · Trout · Approximately 4 Hours
McKenzie Trout
$500
$250/person · two paid-person minimum
- Great for first-time anglers and families
- Fishing from the drift boat
- Fly or conventional tackle
- All fishing & safety gear provided
Smallmouth Bass · March–April & June–Mid September
Smallmouth Sled Trips
$900 full day
$750 half day · both rates include up to 3 anglers
- Full day: $300/person · 3-person minimum
- Half day: $250/person · 3-person minimum
- Up to 5 anglers · additional seats at the same per-person rate
- Early season: March & April · quality smallmouth from the sled
- Summer: June–mid September · great for families & kids
- 100+ fish days are common when conditions are right
Scenic & Photography
McKenzie River Float
$600
$300/person · two paid-seat minimum
- Private drift-boat river experience
- Great for photographers and wildlife watchers
- Chris handles the boat while you enjoy the river
- Riverside lunch available on full-day trips
McKenzie River Rafting
Rafting Trips
$600 full day
$500 half day · both rates include up to 6 guests
- Full day: $600 for up to 6 guests
- Half day: $500 for up to 6 guests
- Additional guests beyond 6: $75 each
- Full-day trips include lunch
- A fun way to experience the McKenzie without fishing
Coming solo? Absolutely. For trips with a two-seat minimum, one guest is welcome to book by covering the minimum trip fare.
Need a shorter day? No problem. Trips can be tailored to your group and schedule; standard trip rates still apply.
Ready to Go Fishing?
Let's put a day on the river together.
Call, text or email Chris. Tell him who's coming, what you'd like to fish for and roughly when you'd like to go.
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