Bend, OR
Patient Angler is a Bend, Oregon fly shop and guide service positioned at the center of one of the Pacific Northwest's most diverse fly fishing landscapes. The Deschutes River — one of the West's premier steelhead and trout rivers — flows through Bend's urban corridor before entering the dramatic high desert canyon below the city, and Patient Angler's guides cover both the local trout water and the canyon runs that attract serious steelhead anglers from across the country in fall. The Metolius River to the northwest adds a cold, spring-fed alternative known for large rainbow trout feeding on midges in crystal-clear water, while the Fall River south of Bend provides tailwater fishing that rewards technical presentation with quality fish. The shop's central Oregon coverage is comprehensive, and the staff's daily water observations translate into reliable advice on what to fish and how to approach it.
Summer Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Bend, OR
