Fly fishing on the Sandy River in Oregon is an unforgettable experience, especially when guided by experts like Brian Silvey's Flyfishing Guide Service. Located just east of Portland, the Sandy River flows from the majestic Mount Hood, a dormant stratovolcano, through lush forests and stunning landscapes. This pristine river is not only known for its abundant fish populations, including salmon, steelhead, and trout, but also for its unique geological features shaped by volcanic activity and mud flows.

The Sandy River's history is marked by significant volcanic events, particularly the cataclysmic eruptions of Mount Hood in the past, which have contributed to the river's current composition. The volcanic mud flows and sediment deposits have created diverse habitats for fish, making it an ideal fishing environment. Brian Silvey's Flyfishing Guide Service offers specialized trip that take advantage of these unique conditions, providing anglers with expert guidance on the best fishing techniques and locations.

This beautiful river is unique in that it offers year-round runs of fresh steelhead, both winter and summer fish. We fish the Lower Sandy River in our Cataraft, which enables us to fish all of the productive canyon water effectively. In the upper canyon water of the Sandy River you can not fish out of a boat, so we use the raft for transportation only and get out of the boat to wade fish and spey cast through all the great steelhead runs.

The Sandy River, due to water levels in the lower portion, is fished from December to April. Our Sandy River Steelhead average from 7-11 lbs, with opportunities for fish in the 20's. Because of the size and casting room dictated by the river's bank, we think the Sandy River is best fished using two-handed fly rods.

The Sandy River - Truly a World Class Steelhead Experience.