Every year, ODFW needs anglers to assist us in collecting fish for our Grande Ronde River broodstock program. This program is part of our greater efforts to enhance the returns of anadromous fisheries in Oregon by rearing and releasing fish spawned by angler-caught salmon and steelhead.

During our annual steelhead broodstock collection event in Troy, we partner with the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) to teach a how-to-fish class within the broodstock event to give you all the knowledge you need to fish for steelhead! If you’ve ever wanted to try steelhead fishing but weren’t sure how, or you’re interested in learning how to fish for steelhead on the Grande Ronde River, this is the opportunity for you!

*This event posting is for the learn-to-fish for steelhead workshop within the broodstock collection event*

Your workshop fee includes: instruction, use of ODFW equipment and program materials, and a one-year membership to ANWS. We have all the equipment you need, but if you have your own fishing equipment (conventional or fly-fishing) you are welcome to bring it and we can show you how to use it. Everyone is encouraged to donate the fish they catch to our broodstock program, but if you catch a legal fish and want to keep it that’s okay too.

This is a two-day workshop! Sign-in is at 12:00 PM on Friday the 17^th. On Friday, we will introduce steelhead fishing on the Grande Ronde River and discuss tips and techniques in which to be successful on this waterway. On Saturday the 18^th, you’ll be paired up with fishing mentors to go explore the Grande Ronde and test your skills on its productive steelhead fishery.

Dinners will be provided on both Friday and Saturday, but please bring your own breakfasts, snacks, and water. A detailed email with the agenda and further instructions will be provided after registration.

*If you’d like to participate in the broodstock collection efforts but are not interested in signing up for the learn-to-fish workshop, you can still come out and fish! YOU MUST follow this link here (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/378c32be28b44363a53075d921a03273) to let us know which days you plan to participate in the broodstock collection event.

PLEASE NOTE:

This event will occur in a very remote location. THERE IS NO CELL RECEPTION IN THIS AREA and local businesses only take cash! 

Lodging may be found in cities nearby, but dry camping is recommended. Campsites are available at this workshop/broodstock collection location (the Google Maps location just east of Troy), at Grizz Flats Campground, and at various sites along the river. Please ensure you have accommodations or are willing to camp when you register for this event. Restrooms and showers are available in town.