Bend, OR Fishing Trip — August

Your Bend, OR Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 54°F0.6" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

18 species
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Cutthroat TroutGood
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Brook TroutGood
Brook Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
SmeltFair
Smelt
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various

August Weather in Bend

83°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Oregon Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific water body exceptions.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody restrictions, as some areas may have different limits or be catch-and-release only.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round, but check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:5 per day, check specific waterbody regulations
Size Limit:8-inch minimum, check specific waterbody regulations

Many rivers and streams have specific regulations, including gear restrictions and seasonal closures. Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for details on your specific location.

Mountain Whitefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some specific bodies of water may have different regulations; always check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations booklet for the specific location you intend to fish.

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