Resources

Flow, Weather, and License Links

River Flow at Service Creek. We are about 20 hours forward of this.

John Day at Service Creek flow history from 2021-2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Day at Service Creek flow history from 2019-2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Day at Service Creek flow history from 2015-2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weather for Wasco from weather.gov. I've found weather.gov to be the closest. Figure about 3-5 degrees warmer than this down in the canyon. Watch the overnight temperature, if it gets below 55 then need extra sleeping clothes.

Fishing License. Follow the link and click on Buy Now button in upper right. You don't need the Columbia River Endorsement. Get a 3 day Non-Resident license.

Fishing

Video shows how to attach bait to hook and which hook to use with each type of bait and some general tips for fishing the river.

Knots

Animated Knots. Some useful knots to practice. Below are 2 of the more popular knots for tying your line to your hook. Practice both then decide which one is easier for you to remember.

Transportation

Our vehicles are specially designed to blend space and style.

Overview of the Float

The stretch of river we float is from Thirtymile to Cottonwood bridge (red box). It starts at river mile 84 and ends at RM 39.8 (44.2 river miles). 

  • It takes 3 days to float it. Due to where the camp sites are located, below is our typical schedule each day
    • Day 1 - Launch 10:15 - Camp 4:15 - 13.7 mi   (RM 84.0 - RM 71.8 -12.2), Based on 2.8 mvg avg, Flow 1980-1930
    • Day 2 - Launch  8:45 - Camp 5:20 - 32.0 mi (RM 71.8 - RM 55.4 -16.4),  Based on 2.6 mvg avg,  Flow 1730-1660
    • Day 3 - Launch  8:30 - Ramp 3:00 - 48.3 mi (RM 55.4 - RM 39.8 -15.6), Based on 2.7 mvg avg,  Flow 1550-1520
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