Welcome
Float down the world famous McKenzie river and fish from an original wooden 1946 McKenzie Drift Boat.
This boat will get you to fishing holes where most boats will not.
(fly-) fishing
(Fly-) Fishing full day trips on the Upper McKenzie 1 client/drift boat and includes gourmet lunch $550/person. Call/e-mail for availability from April 26th – October 1st.
*Includes rods and flies. Licenses (available at local stores) and harvest tags are not included, and are
the responsibility of the customer. Wading gear is not provided,.
Sunscreen (polarized-) sunglasses, camera, wading staff, hats, rain gear, etc. are highly
recommended!
Tips and/or gratuities are not included.
Book a trip: bert@bertsguideservice.com or call direct: 503 962 0389
Rafting
The crystal clear water of the McKenzie is lined by lush forests and are valued by many, and for lot of reasons. The alpine water streams through a canyon of old growth forest of Douglas firs and Western Red cedar and is ideal for the beginner as well for the experienced.
We run the upper river section, water levels etc. allowing, from Frisell Carpenter to the Bruckart boat landing. Class II water that doesn’t require helmets. This stretch of water is is highly valued for its continued white water with exciting rapids.
Meeting Time and Place
To be announced and is subject to preference and water conditions.
Trip fee
4-8 persons per raft: $89.00 per person, incl. lunch.
Book a trip: bert@bertsguideservice.com or call direct: 503 962 0389
scenic floats
Float down the McKenzie river in an unhurried manner. Take in the scenic beauty and enjoy a narration of the history and uniqueness of the McKenzie basin, and restoration projects.
$250.00 2 persons
Book a trip: bert@bertsguideservice.com or call direct: 503 962 0389
mission statement
The stated mission of Bert’s Guide Service is “to provide services to the recreational users that visit the greater McKenzie Valley and the Willamette National Forest and to offer tje best possible outdoor recreational experience and responsibly share tje exceptional beauty of our local Northwest rivers though white water rafting, (fly-) fishing and scenic floats with a minimal impact of the environment”.
Testimonials
I wish to thank Bert for the great fishing trip the other night. It was a last minute decision to see if I could find someone that take my wife and I on a short evening float so we could fish the evening hatch. Bert more than exceeded my expectations.
As a younger man, I had owned a wooden McKenzie drift boat like Bert’s, but due to health problems I could no longer row and wading was out of the question. I really wanted to have that experience again. Bert’s concern for safety and meeting my special needs was greatly appreciated. His casting instruction and knowledge of the aquatic entomology was also very helpful. At the end of the day as the sun started to set he anchored the boat just off shore from our cabin as we cast to the rising fish too numerous to count. A perfect end to the perfect day. We will be booking another trip this fall.
Dr Jeffrey and Monita C.
“Thanks for a very pleasant trip on the McKenzie River.
Bert, your guide fishing was excellent”.
Noel and Sue W. Brisbane, Australia
Noel and Sue W. Brisbane Australia
Fishing report Spring 2024
Amazing how the Mckenzie is shaping up. Tons of swallows and bats are gobbling up the insect hatches above the water. water levels start favouring fishing oportunities. here re some recommendations that have been working.
Brown Sculpin and White Belly Sculpin , size 6/4
Black Matuka and Olive Matuka Sculpin, size 4/6
Both sculpins fished close to and on the bottom.
Blue-winged Olives: size 16 nymph, emergers, duns and spinners
Aquatic Worms, size 12, pink, red, and others
Midges: Blood, Cream sizes 20/22, larva, pupa and adults. This is also a very good time if you are into Euro nymphing,
Enoy!
😊 Tight lines!
Bert de Klerk
river guide
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