Jet Boat Trips, Drift Boat Fishing & Whitewater Rafting
Join me for a day of fishing or on a family river adventure whitewater rafting on the McKenzie River
541-953-9660-Connect to the McKenzie River
Fishing Trips on The McKenzie River
*A decade In Business *A Life Time Of Experience......
- I base my adventures from my home in Springfield Oregon where I live not far from the McKenzie River. I am licensed by the state of Oregon, a trained Swift Water Technician and certified in 1st Aid & CPR. A life long angler and river boater who grew up on the banks of the Rogue River near Agness. Where I learned to fish, boat the whitewater and the joy of sharing those adventures with others. My trips are for people of all ages, abilities and experience. I provide all the gear on both my fishing and rafting trips, some trips include a catered lunch.
Winter & Summer Steelhead Fishing
- With summer and winter runs of steelhead, fishing for them is a year round pastime in Oregon. The summer run, May through November and the winter run December through April. For summer fish the McKenzie & Willamette Rivers near Springfield Oregon are two of the state's most productive.
- For winter time fishing the Alsea & Siuslaw along the central Oregon coast are equally as productive. All these river are famous for their solid runs of retain-able hatchery steelhead.
Year Round Trout Fishing For Everyone
- Trout fishing is allowed year round on many of Oregon's river and lakes. The best trout fishing starts around May 1st, continues into late fall and one of Oregon's top trout rivers is the McKenzie River. Every angler can harvest five hatchery trout per day as we float along in a McKenzie River Drift Boat.
- Some sections are managed entirely for wild trout catch and release fishing but trophy sized trout are present throughout the entire length of the river.
The Rafting Season
Fun & Exciting Rapids
Safety Is A Priority
- River Trail Guides is a year round business. By request I am available any time of the year that conditions allow.
- The best weather is from June - September.
Safety Is A Priority
Fun & Exciting Rapids
Safety Is A Priority
- Everyone gets a clean, modern whitewater lifejacket.
- Selected and fit to your body size by my skilled and experienced professional guides.
Fun & Exciting Rapids
Fun & Exciting Rapids
Fun & Exciting Rapids
- Whitewater rafting on the McKenzie River is fun, bouncy and ranges from classes I to III+.
- My oar guided boats make this a trip for all ages.
Lunch Can Be Included
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
Fun & Exciting Rapids
- For groups from six to sixty or more a bank side meal can be the highlight of any day on the river. Fresh and generous all meals include beverages and are catered to all dietary requirements.
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
- For a small gathering of family and friends. Or a day of team building and appreciation for your fraternal or business organization, every trip is to your requirements.
Full & Half Day Trips
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
Groups Of Six To Sixty +
- With many attractions nearby, schedule your float as the highlight of your day or to include a little mountain biking, hiking or soaking in our local river side hot springs.
Jet Boat Trips on the Willamette River
Join me in a fun and exciting adventure for everyone!
About the adventure: all excursions begin a few miles north of Eugene at Marshall Island Park on the banks of the Willamette River. A designated “water trail”, with little development. This section of the Willamette River looks much as it did 100 years ago.….
Passionate, experienced and safety conscious…..
I’m a licensed, insured captain with US Coast Guard and registered with the Oregon State Marine Board. I grew up on the lower Rogue River and bought my first power boat when I was 13 years old; boating and being on the water has been a life long hobby, my work and my passion. I am also a member of the McKenzie River Guides Association, the oldest association of river guides in the world. The safety of my passengers is my highest concern and at the start of each excursion every person is carefully fit into a Coast Guard approved life jacket….
My Prices
Fishing Trips
Drift Boat Fishing is fun, productive and the most effective way of fishing for trout and steelhead. A 1/2 day trip covers about 4 river miles (4-4.5 hrs.) and we float about 8.5 miles (8-8.5 hrs.) on a full day trip. I provide all fishing gear, rod reels and lures. Beverages are included and you are welcome to bring snacks on a half day float. I pack a full, hot, sit down shore lunch on all full day fishing trips. That we enjoy along the river bank.
Half Day Fishing Trip
$325.00 for 2 $275.00 for 1
Full Day Fishing Trip
$425.00 for 2 $325 for 1
Two People One Angler
Half Day $300.00 Full Day $350.00
Rafting Trips
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or on your first Whitewater Rafting Trip, the McKenzie River is just right. The rapids are fun, bouncy and range from class one to class three plus. Screamer, Eagle Rock, Browns Hole and the highlight of every McKenzie River rafting trip Marten Rapids. My guides are "Safety Certified" insured and licensed professionals. Every trip includes a clean, quality inspected "whitewater lifejacket" for every participant. All trips include beverages, meals are extra.
Half Day Rafting
$70.00 Each
Full Day Rafting
$90.00 Each
Rafting Plus Meal
Half Day $80.00 Each Full Day $90.00 Each
Jet Boat Trips, Prices & Accommodations
Jet boat trips start at $90 per person when booking a group of six. Trip is about four and a half hours, and includes soda and light river side snack. Six people is a full boat. $115 per person for a riverside BBQ when booking a group of 6. Call for pricing on smaller or larger groups, or to customize your perfect river adventure. Stops for sightseeing, rock hounding, and weather dependent swimming. Meal includes barbecued Brotz, or burgers and side dishes with drinks
Fun and Exciting!
Jet boat trips are custom and can be molded to meet your personal requirement….
Relax and Enjoy.
After and exciting ride, there is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, relax on the bank and spend a little time fishing…..
Fresh and Hot.
Built to your requirements your jet boat trip could include a barbecue on the river bank at one of our special river side places.
Refunds Cancellations & my pledge of nondiscrimination
Payments & Deposits
- Payment in full is required at the time of your reservation not to exceed $100 per person. Trips in excess of $100 per person, the balance must be paid in full on the day of your trip.
Refunds & Cancellations
- Refunds are gladly given at any time prior to your parties reservation a $30 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations resulting in a refund. All Cancellations must be made by phone 12 hours before your trip. Cancellations are subject to future availability and may be redeemed in a future season. "No shows" on the date of reservation represent an implied forfeiture of payment or deposit and can not be rescheduled.
Our Pledge of Nondiscrimination
- In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service civil rights regulations and policies, River Trail Guides its Agents, officers, employees, and contractors participating on our trips or per trip planning are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, in any program or activity conducted.
- To file a discrimination complaint online visit http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html Or write a letter (address below) to USDA and request a copy of the USDA complaint form. Or call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov (link sends e-mail).
- River Trail Guides is an equal opportunity provider and employer.