Fishing Guides in Rufus, Oregon
Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.
Search for a different location
2 charters found in Rufus
Columbia River Fishing Adventures
If your looking for one of the Top Columbia River Fishing Guides in Oregon, Welcome to Buddy Dupell's Columbia River Fishing Adventures. Book a trip now!
Scottys Outdoor Adventures
Scotty's Outdoor Adventures is a local fishing guide business on the Columbia River. Learn more about us.
What's Biting in Rufus
5 species reported in the Rufus area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Rufus, OR
Fishing in Rufus in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Rufus — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Rufus in February
1 species is active in and around Rufus in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in March
5 species are active in and around Rufus in March: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in April
5 species are active in and around Rufus in April: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in May
5 species are active in and around Rufus in May: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in June
5 species are active in and around Rufus in June: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in July
4 species are active in and around Rufus in July: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in August
3 species are active in and around Rufus in August: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in September
5 species are active in and around Rufus in September: Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in October
4 species are active in and around Rufus in October: Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in November
2 species are active in and around Rufus in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Rufus's 2 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Rufus in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Rufus — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Rufus
Rufus, Oregon offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 2 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Rufus
Largemouth Bass
If you're targeting Largemouth Bass near Rufus, Oregon, the John Day Arm of the Columbia River is where you'll want to focus your attention. This area offers diverse habitat from rocky shorelines to submerged timber, creating ideal conditions for bass to thrive.
Full largemouth bass guide for Rufus →Rainbow Trout
For Rainbow Trout in the Rufus, Oregon area, the Deschutes River, just a short drive away, is your best bet. While technically not in Rufus itself, its proximity makes it a prime trout fishing destination.
Full rainbow trout guide for Rufus →Channel Catfish
Rufus, Oregon, provides a unique opportunity to target Channel Catfish in the Columbia River. The John Day Pool, in particular, offers a diverse catfish habitat with its deep channels, rocky structure, and slack-water areas.
Full channel catfish guide for Rufus →Crappie
Crappie fishing near Rufus, Oregon, is best found in the John Day Arm of the Columbia River. This expansive reservoir offers plenty of submerged structure and vegetation that crappie love.
Full crappie guide for Rufus →Fisheries near Rufus
The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.
Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
Plan a Trip to Rufus
See what's biting in Rufus, find top-rated guides, and estimate charter costs.
Types of Fishing in Rufus
Freshwater
1 guides available
Are you a fishing guide in Rufus, Oregon?
Join our directory free in 2026 — starting 2027, listings are $99/year.