Rivers We Float

Grande Ronde (Class II)

"My son and I talk often about the fantastic trip we had with you on the Grande Ronde!! The three days of spectacular scenery, great fishing, gourmet food and a relaxed time with wonderful companions were special. We want to thank you for a well organized, totally enjoyable trip."
- Stan, Virginia

The Grande Ronde is a scenic river with class II rapids ideal for families. Fed by the melting snows of the Elkhorn and Wallowa Mountain Ranges, the Grande Ronde River curves 185 miles through northeastern Oregon, then into Washington where it eventually flows into the Snake River. The landscape of the Grande Ronde consists of steep volcanic canyons composed of horizontal basalt ledges, which alternate with grassy and forested slopes of predominantly ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir. The majority of the 39 mile stretch of river that we most often float has been protected under the Wild and Scenic River Act. The Grande Ronde river corridor is home to wildlife such as bald eagle, deer, elk, black bear, and bighorn sheep.

The Grande Ronde is a healthy fishery with abundant rainbow trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass. There are many opportunities to wet a line if you so choose. All of our guests wishing to fish will be required to have the appropriate licenses. If you would like to have a guided fishing experience, let us know and we can arrange a trip specifically for you.