Rick Arnold is Oregon's premiere trophy trout guide. After moving to Central Oregon back in 1995, he has worked on learning the lakes of the region. He is currently guiding for bull trout at Lake Billy Chinook. The prime times are March through May and again in Sept. and Oct. A day rate is $250 for (1) and $350 for (2). Be sure and check out the website for the latest reports and articles.
Pro Guide: Steve Fleming
Area: John Day River, Private Largemouth/Bluegill Lake, and Private Trout Lake
Target: Trophy Bass, bluegill, steelhead, and trout
Steve Fleming has been guiding on the John Day River since 1990, and has produced more Master Angler Smallmouth Bass (20"+) than any other guide service. The 2007 season for Steve Fleming's Mah-Hah Outfitters produced 22 Master Angler Smallmouth bass, and 111 fishermen caught more than 100 smallies in one day, and six of those actually caught over 200 smallies in one day. The prime time for the big hogs is March, April, and the first part of May. The prime time for lots of fish is July, August, and the first two weeks of September. Steelheading is the last of October thru the first 10 days of December and again the last week of February thru the first week in March. Cast and Blast Trips are also offered the last of October thru the first of December. Trips start as low as $125 per day. Be sure and check out the website for the latest fishing reports, and different types of trips.
