A celebration of trout, the people who chase them, & the lower Deschutes River
Presented by: The Deschutes River Alliance
With support from the City of Maupin, Visit Central Oregon, iFishiBelong, pFriem Family Brewers, Freebridge Brewing, & Imperial River Company
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
May 29, 30 & 31, 2026
OASIS RIVERVIEW CAMPGROUND, MAUPIN OREGON
Free and open to all ages
FRIDAY, MAY 29th
CASTING CLINIC (9:00AM-1:00PM)
More information coming soon!
Build the Perfect Deschutes Fly Box (4:00-5:00PM)
Join Amy Hazel and Rick Hafele as they walk you through a day on the river and the flies you will need. This is the perfect way to start your weekend.
TROUTFEST TRIVIA w/ Grayling Education (5:00-7:00PM)
Catch up with friends and learn about freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, and fish species. Assemble your dream team for a chance to win awesome sponsored prizes in this free community event from 4:00-6:00pm.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT (7:00-9:00PM)
Live music with the Rahr Brothers!
Delicious food from the Riverside and Roll’n Dough Pizza
Refreshing beer from pFriem & Freebridge and cider from 2Towns.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
RIVERSIDE ENTOMOLOGY (9:00 - 10:30AM)
Rick Hafele and John Smeraglio will be providing an hour and half on the river look at the insects of the lower Deschutes River. If you are curious what insects are there for trout to eat, this will tell you. Rick and John will also explain how the hatches have changed over the last 15 years of Tower operations as well as some fly patterns you might want to try. Held at the White River BLM campground.
CASTING DOCTOR (10:00AM-NOON)
30-minute, 1:1 session with a FFI-certified instructor or industry professional with the goal of identifying one fault and one fix for participating anglers.
VENDOR BOOTHS (11:00AM-4:00PM)
Walk the grounds and check out the latest and greatest innovations from the fly fishing and outdoor industries. Reps will be on hand to answer questions and ensure optimal use of gear. Local NGOs working in the conservation and fly fishing fields will also be available to share their work.
BEER GARDEN (11:00AM-CLOSE)
Enjoy refreshing beers from pFriem Family Brewers and Freebridge Brewing or a cider from 2Towns, as well as delicious lunch and dinner from the Riverside and Roll’n Dough pizza. pFriem, Freebridge and 2Towns generously donate the proceeds of beer sales in order to keep this event free and open to the public. Thank you Rudy & Steve!
EXPERT DEMONSTRATIONS (NOON-5:00PM)
Seminars on the hour, every hour. These educational presentations are relevant to every level of outdoor enthusiast. From entry-level fish identification to nuanced expert demonstrations, our presenter lineup will cover it all!
BACKING UP CONTEST (5:00-6:00PM)
Show off your trailer backing skills!
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (6:00PM till finished)
Grab a partner and compete to win prizes.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT (7:00-9:00PM)
Live music!
Delicious food from the Riverside and Roll’n Dough Pizza
Refreshing beer from pFriem & Freebridge and cider from 2Towns.
VOLUNTEER WITH OUR FRIENDLY TEAM!
SIGN UP FOR YOUR SHIFT TODAY!
“Volunteering at Troutfest is the most fun I’ve had all year! Plus I got a stylish shirt, a free beer, and made a few friends.”
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
CASTING LESSONS (9:00AM-1:00PM)
Join FFI-certified instructors for an all-day casting clinic! Lunch and take home materials included. Purchase your slot here.
RIVER/ROAD CLEANUP (10:00-11:00 AM)
Meet at the festival grounds and help us leave no trace of an epic weekend!
CAST A LINE BEFORE YOU GO!
Fly fishing legends presenting, coaching, sharing river secrets
BEVERAGES GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
Freebridge Brewing, The Dalles
pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River
2Towns Cider, Corvallis
FOOD SERVICE BY
The Riverside, Maupin
Roll’n Dough Pizza