"Dick Winter Fly Box" "Siphlonurus occidentalis"

RATES: One or two anglers: $350 for a full day, $225 for a half day. Groups welcome. 

Guided Waters Fly Fishing supports Catch and Release fishing and indorses the Angler Code of Ethics as outlined by the Fly Fisher's Federation (FFF). Please discuss with your guide any intention to keep fish.  Spin fishing trips can also be arranged, but no bait.      

As your guide you can depend on me to supply all the fishing gear necessary for a successful day of fishing. We use 5- to 6- weight rods with matching floating, full sink and sink-tip clear intermediate lines.  Early in the season a Teeny Type 200 line or similar type 4 sinking line is very useful.  A reel with a good drag system helps.   Waders are useful if you like to wade, but not necessary as most of our fishing can be done from a boat.

A few things to consider when planning a trip:   

The Wood River and Crystal Creek is open from April 28 - October 31.  The Williamson is open from May 31 - October 31.  Good hatches of PMD's and Black Drakes occur on the Wood from May - July.  In years past, the heaviest hatches are the last three weeks of June.   Grasshopper fishing usually starts around August.  See "Wood River" link for more information.   

The Lower Williamson fishes well from opening day.  Hexagenia (the Big Yellow Mayfly) usually start emerging in the last week of June / first week of July and carry-on for about two weeks.  Early season fishing on the Williamson usually requires heavy type III and IV sinking lines to catch the biggest fish.  See "Williamson River" link for more information.

The Upper Williamson has tremendous hatches of PMD's (May-July) and Black Drakes (June), followed by Hexagenia in July.  After July, one will find consistent hatches of various mayflies and caddis.             

Early-Season Flies: Williamson and Wood Rivers

Seal Buggers in black, burnt orange, maroon, olive, and brown; zonkers in natural and copper; crayfish patterns; hexagenia dries and nymphs; yellow sallies; PMD's in size 14 and BWO's in 16's; an assortment of nymphs: black stones, golden stones, hare's ears, prince nymphs, and copper johns; PMD's, flashback pheasant tails; soft hackles in orange, yellow, and cream; Black Drakes (12's); caddis pupa in cream, green and olive.

Mid-Season Flies: Williamson and Wood Rivers

All of the above but add tricos (18-20's), grasshoppers (6 & 8's), black flash buggers (8 & 10's), and an assortment of smaller nymphs in sizes 16 - 18. 

Late-Season flies: Williamson and Wood Rivers

Mahogany Duns (14's) in both dun, emerger, and spinner stages; BWO's in dun, emerger and spinner stages; October caddis; assortment of small nymphs in 18-22's.  

All anglers must come to the trip with an Oregon fishing license and all the gear you need to be comfortable in nature’s elements: warm clothes and raingear for chilly and / or rainy days; sun protection and well ventilated clothes for hot days; Polaroid sunglasses, a camera and lunch for yourself. All anglers are welcomed and encouraged to bring their personal fishing gear and flies.

All bookings will receive the best possible customer service to insure a successful, personalized adventure. Upon confirmation I will supply needed directions to the fishing destination, meeting times, and answer all your questions regarding accommodations and fishing gear.

Deposits are not necessary, but cancellations at least a week prior to any bookings are appreciated. Cancellations are sometimes necessary if for some reason it is determined that weather or water conditions would lead to an unproductive or dangerous trip.

 

Accommodations and Resources in Chiloquin:

Melita’s Hotel and Café, 541/783-2401.  Plain and comfortable with reliable restaurant.

Rapids Motel, 541/783-2271.  Plain and comfortable.  Undependable Café next door.

Waterwheel Campground, 541/783-2738. Campground and RV Park on the Williamson.  The best place to camp if you want immediate fishing access.  Limited shade. 

Williamson River Store and Resort, 541/783-2071.  Located on Williamson River.  Tent sites and Cabins.

Lonesome Duck Lodge, 800/367-2540.  Higher priced accommodations on the Williamson River

Crystalwood Lodge, 541/381-2322.  Higher priced accommodations on Crystal Creek, 20 min. drive to river.  Close to Crater Lake and the Wood River

Rocky Point Resort, 541/356-2287.  Located on great fishing water at Upper Klamath Lake.  Close to Wood and Williamson Rivers.  Cabins, tent and RV sites; restaurant; boat rentals. 

Forest Service office for local campground information, 541/783-4001.  There are several good forest service campgrounds in the area: Collier Memorial (541/783-2471) and Jackson F. Kimball campgrounds.

Kircher’s Coast to Coast Hardware, 541/783-2239.  Fishing licenses, fishing and camping gear, and a limited but good selection of local fly patterns. 

I look forward to the opportunity to guide you on your next fishing adventure.