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If you are looking for a top notch guide… John is the right one to call. I highly recommend him for fall chinook, winter steelhead, and spring chinook. I’ve fished around / with John for a lot of years, he will not only get you on fish but you will learn a ton and have a great time doing it! He has top notch equipment, boats, and work ethic! Take my word for it and give John call!
February 18, 2020
John Is a great guy Knows how to put people on fish.. i have a great time fishing every time ever time I go with John… I am lucky to call him a friend of mine.
February 18, 2020
John is an incredible guide I have been fishing with him as my guide for almost two years. I had never had any luck catching anything over Trout size in my 52 years. A day on the river removed that curse and has brought me back for many fishing trips since then. Book a day on the river or ocean and John will definitely make it worth your while. He brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise, and when guiding he shares his knowledge with you to enable you to have a successful outing. A day on the river is well worth it, and I have nothing but positive things to say about my many fishing trips with John. Truly a gem in the profession.
February 18, 2020
Great way to spend your weekend. I’ve taken two guides with John and caught fish both times.
February 18, 2020
Hardest working guide in Oregon, hands down!!
February 18, 2020
John work real hard to make sure every one gets a fish. I have used John for years and been awesome fishing with him. He is real patient with first timers, you will not go wrong using him.
February 18, 2020
I have fished with John for many many years. He’s a great fisherman and a true professional in his craft. His equipment ie: boats, fishing gear etc are always spotless. He does it right, he always has the best bait and his gear is prepped and ready to go. He does his homework. He will do his absolute best to put you on fish and provide you an first class experience.
February 18, 2020
We’ve been fishing with John multiple times. We’ve had lights out days, and days where the fish were really making us work for it, but no matter what the fish do, we always have a great time with John. He’s incredibly professional, obsessively organized, and a wonderful teacher. I’d never fished for Steelhead before, and by the end of a recent trip, I felt like I was casting like a pro. His boats are also very comfortable even in less than ideal weather. You won’t be disappointed going with John on your next fishing trip.
February 18, 2020
I’ve never been great at fishing, but when I’ve gone out with John, I have killed it! 🙂 It’s amazing how knowledge of his craft created a completely different experience for me. I’ve never had that much success, and ultimately, fun fishing! John knows how to find em! By the way…super nice equipment and an awesome boat too!
February 18, 2020
Greatest guided experience ever! Entertaining, knowledgeable, and great fishing memories! One trip you will never regret but the fish will.
February 18, 2020
Very professional and experienced fishing guide! I would highly recommend and look forward to going out again!
February 18, 2020
John showed us a wonderful time on the water. He got us on the fish first cast in the first hole we passed through. Then again first cast the 2nd pass through the same spot. We had a wonderful day with a great guide. Definitely I would recommend him to anyone. Thank You John, we will absolutely be booking another trip with you.
February 18, 2020
John showed us an awesome time on the river! His boat is amazing and provided for the most comfortable day I have ever had while winter steelhead fishing! Not to mention we caught fish! He knows how to put fish to the boat, and is a stellar person to be on the water with all day. Overall, my dad and I had a fabulous time fishing with John, and we are already trying to plan when we can go back out with him. The icing on the trip was his hot breakfast and lunch provided and cooked right in the boat! A great experience for our first guided float and we will definitely be back in his boat in the future.
February 18, 2020
1st time with John, will exhaust every means possible to get you on the fish. Had a great time many laughs.
February 18, 2020
John Elder Fishing Guide Service is a fishing guide service targeting Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Kokanee, Ocean Rock Bottom Fish, and Lake Trout. We fish the West Coastal Range and Willamette Valley of Oregon and fish multiple rivers and lakes to target the fisheries producing the best catches for the season.
John Elder Fishing Guide Service operates under special use permit through Deschutes National Forest and Willamette National Forest. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.