Fly Fish Oregon's Best Waters with Oregon's Best Guide

Fish with a Master.

Your Guided Fly Fishing Advantage

You are not simply booking a seat on a drift boat; you are securing a strategic advantage on Oregon's most challenging waters. As the published author of authoritative fly fishing guides and a former Oregon State University instructor, Michael’s knowledge is academically sound and battle-tested. In a good year, Michael’s guests have combined to land more than 500 steelhead.

While our strategy is elite, the experience is designed to be comfortable and rewarding for all anglers. Whether you are a seasoned pro or it's you first-time, Michael ensures a day that is safe, educational, and fun. We provide high-quality, professional equipment, flies, and tackle, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm.

Fly Fishing

McKenzie River Fly Fishing

Group:

1 - 2

Duration:

8hrs

Beginner - Advanced

Fly Fishing

Santiam River Fly Fishing

Group:

1-2

Duration:

8hrs

Beginner - Advanced

Steelhead

Rogue River Steelhead Fly Fishing

Group:

1-2

Duration:

8hrs

Beginner to Advanced

Steelhead

Siletz Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing

Group:

1-2

Duration:

8 hrs

Beginner to Advanced

30+

Years of Guiding Experience

3+

Fly Fishing Books Published

500+

Steelhead Caught A Year

6+

River Destinations

Why Fish With Michael

What Separates Michael Gorman Fly Fishing?

In the pursuit of steelhead, salmon or trout choosing your guide is the difference between a frustrating day of casting and a strategic day of conversion. Michael Gorman Fly Fishing offers a level of expertise you won't find on any other drift boat.

30-Year Tactical History

Academic Authority

Published Expert

Quantifiable Results

Fish With ME

Sarah Bartlett

Portland, OR

I’ve been lucky to fish for steelhead on the Rogue River with Michael twice now. Steelhead are wily, especially for a beginner. Yet with his patient, confidence-building coaching, I hooked and landed multiple steelhead--including my biggest fish ever. Michael is a true steward of the river and the best guide for anyone who wants to grow as an angler while having a blast.

Connie Stein

Bend, Oregon

My husband and I moved to Oregon in November 2020. Our goal was to have golf and fishing readily available “out the door” or a short drive within the state. We had done a little research and spoke with fishermen in the community who put us on a path to fish with Michael Gorman. Our primary target was catching the elusive steelhead. Upon speaking with Michael, we quickly realized he was exactly what we needed to fish the rivers of Oregon. What he provided was wisdom, well-maintained equipment, knowledge, patience, and catching a variety of fish (nice size steelhead) and most importantly he became a friend. We fished the beautiful McKenzie, Rogue, and Santiam Rivers with success over three years and multiple visits during the year. I cannot say enough about Michael’s skills, his preparation of both him and you…he’s a fish whisperer. Michael is an avid writer, supporter of proper fishing and fishing methods and invaluable as a guide. He has fished with several members of our family, and we always look forward to the next trip/adventure with Michael.

Kreith Bartlett

Corvallis, OR

For over 30 years I have fished with Michael Gorman around Oregon. We have fished the Miami, Siletz, Rogue, Deschutes and McKenzie rivers. He is an outstanding guide. Michael's approach to fly fishing is very thoughtful, dare I say scientific. What I know about fishing muti-fly rigs I learned from Michael to my benefit and the fish's woe.He is kindly and a patient teacher. This year my son and I went with Michael on the McKenzie and had more hookups than I remember ever having with the red sides. My daughter and I went with Mike on the upper Rogue and fought steelhead for literally hours. Wow!

Chuck Wagner

Hillsboro, Oregon

An iconic Oregon River, the McKenzie is home of the iconic McKenzie redsides rainbows are best enjoyed with an iconic Oregon guide. I’ve known and fished with Michael for more than 55 years and every new trip is an amazing experience none more fun than the McKenzie. Unique and memorable hatches like nowhere else to be found green Cadis. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience.

Susan Lynch

Medford, Oregon

I have fished with Michael Gorman a number of times on the mighty Rogue River fishing for steelhead. From time to time, we have caught salmon, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Michael is a world class guide like none other. He is gifted in guiding a novice fisherman in fly fishing techniques – making it an easy and enjoyable experience. It is not unusual for him to jump out of the guide boat to position and hold the boat in the perfect location to catch fish. My most memorable experience was hooking and landing a 15 lb. Chinook salmon on a fly. Michael patiently and calmly coached me through the whole process of hooking and playing and landing the fish. I most definitely will continue to fish with him in the future.

Mike Lynch

Medford, Oregon

I have fished a number of times with Michael Gorman on the beautiful McKenzie River and the South Santiam River. We were fishing for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. He definitely knows the water. He knows where the fish are and he puts you on them. On several occasions, we caught upwards of 35 fish in a day. He is a dedicated fishing guide and a great teacher. For sure, I will be fishing with him again.

A River Specialist

Meet Michael

Michael Gorman is dedicated to giving you the best day possible on Oregon's premier rivers. With over 30 years of guiding experience, he brings a genuine passion and world-class expertise to every drift.

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