Steelhead 101 and Broodstock Collection: Troy

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 broodstock collection event in Troy, we partner with the Association of Northwest Steelheaders (ANWS) to host a learn-to-fish workshop to teach personalized knowledge in steelhead fishing! Have you ever wanted to try steelhead fishing but weren't sure how? Are you interested in learning specific techniques for the Grande Ronde River? Are you looking for other like-minded folks to fish with? Whether you're a beginner or avid angler, if you want to learn something new in one of the most beautiful places in Oregon, this is the opportunity for you!

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

This is a two-day workshop! Sign-in is at 12:00 PM on Friday. During Friday's classroom session, we introduce participants to steelhead fishing and discuss tips and techniques in which to be successful on the Grande Ronde River. On Saturday, we personally match participants with fishing mentors at their skill level to go explore the Grande Ronde and pursue the steelhead in its productive fishery.

A detailed email with the agenda and further instructions will be provided after registration. Your workshop fee includes: instruction, use of ODFW equipment and program materials, and a one-year membership to ANWS. Everyone is encouraged to donate steelhead they catch to our broodstock program, but if you catch a legal fish and want to keep it that's okay too.

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 Complete this survey to let us know which date(s) you plan to participate in the broodstock collection event.

PLEASE NOTE:

DRY CAMPING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but lodging may be found in nearby cities. Campsites are available right at the event location (Google Map location just east of Troy), at Grizz Flats Campground, and at various sites along the river. Showers are available close by in the town of Troy.

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

Please ensure you have accommodations or are willing to camp when you register for this event!

WHAT TO BRING: 

We have all the fishing equipment you need, but if you have your own steelhead fishing equipment (conventional or fly-fishing) you are encouraged to bring it and we can show you how to use it!

To bring:

• Appropriate clothing and footwear. This is an outdoor event (only the classroom session and dinners will be under cover). Oregon weather can be unpredictable, especially in remote locations, so please dress accordingly!
• Chest waders are highly recommended, but hip waders and tall rain boots will suffice if you don't have them.
• Dinners will be provided on both Friday and Saturday, but you must bring your own breakfast/lunch, snacks, and water/drinks.

Each participant MUST have the following licensing:

• Anglers 12 and older:
  • A valid angling license
  • A combined angling harvest tag AND a Columbia River Basin Endorsement
• Anglers 11 and younger:
  • A combined angling harvest tag AND a Columbia River Basin Endorsement

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Instructions for Parents and Guardians of Minors

• Anglers aged 17 years and younger are eligible to participate as long as they are accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.