McKenzie Tackle Guide Service

Trips &
Experiences

Fish, float, photograph or head north. Pick the kind of day you want and Chris will help put the pieces together.

FishingTrout, steelhead and smallmouth.
ScenicPrivate river floats and photography.
RaftingFamily and group river days.
AlaskaSpecial Egegik River opportunities.

Choose Your Adventure

One river. A lot of ways to enjoy it.

Fishing is the core of McKenzie Tackle, but not every great day on the river has to be about catching fish.

Rainbow trout on the McKenzie River

McKenzie Fishing

Trout & Steelhead

Fly or conventional tackle, all gear provided, no waders required and no experience necessary. Full-day and half-day trout trips plus seasonal steelhead opportunities.

$600 full day · $500 half day trout

Explore Fishing
Angler holding a smallmouth bass on an early-season sled trip

Smallmouth · March–April

Early-Season Sled Trips

March and April offer an early shot at quality smallmouth from the sled. Fish full or half days with all tackle and safety gear provided.

$900 full day · $750 half day

Rates include up to 3 anglers · up to 5 seats available at the same per-person rate.

Ask About Spring Bass
Smallmouth bass angler aboard a sled on the river

Smallmouth · June–Mid September

Summer Bass

Fast-action summer fishing that's especially good for families and kids. When conditions line up, 100+ fish days are common.

$900 full day · $750 half day

Rates include up to 3 anglers · up to 5 seats available at the same per-person rate.

Ask About Summer Bass
Bald eagle carrying a fish over the river

Scenic & Photography

Enjoy the River Without Fishing

Private drift-boat floats for photographers, wildlife watchers and anyone who simply wants to experience the McKenzie from the water.

$600 full day · same rate structure as full-day fishing

Ask About a Scenic Float
Two rafting groups having fun on the McKenzie River

McKenzie River Rafting

Bring the Whole Crew

A fun full- or half-day option for families and groups. Standard pricing includes up to six guests, with additional guests welcome.

$600 full day · $500 half day

Up to 6 guests included · $75 each beyond 6 · full day includes lunch

Ask About Rafting
Chris Wright with a silver salmon in Alaska

Alaska Adventures

Fish the Egegik River

Through Chris's relationship with Scott Haugen and Becharof Lodge, small groups occasionally have the opportunity to head north for an Alaska fishing adventure.

These trips are hosted by the Alaska lodge—not operated by McKenzie Tackle—but Chris can help connect interested anglers and may join the group when schedules line up.

Quick Comparison

Which trip fits your group?

Want the classic McKenzie day?Start with a trout trip.
Bringing kids?Trout, bass and rafting are all great options.
Don't want to fish?Choose scenic, photography or rafting.
Want a bigger adventure?Ask Chris about Alaska.

Not Sure Which Trip?

Call Chris and talk it through.

Tell him who's coming, roughly when you'd like to go and what sounds fun. He'll help point you toward the best fit.

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