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-4:00PM)
More information coming soon!
TROUTFEST TRIVIA w/ Grayling Education (4:00-6:00PM)
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 (6:00-9:00PM)
Live music!
Delicious food from the Riverside
Refreshing beer from pFriem & Freebridge
SATURDAY, MAY 30
CASTING DOCTOR (10:00AM-5:00PM)
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.
MANUFACTURER BOOTHS (10:00AM-6:00PM)
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.
BEER GARDEN (11:00AM-CLOSE)
Enjoy refreshing beers from pFriem Family Brewers and Freebridge Brewing, as well as delicious lunch and dinner from the Riverside. pFriem and Freebridge 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 (12:00-5:00PM)
Seminars on the hour, every hour. These educational presentations are relevant to every level of outdoor enthusiast. From entry-level fish identification to native land acknowledgments to nuanced expert demonstrations, our presenter lineup will cover it all!
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-4:00PM)
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
FOOD SERVICE BY
The Riverside, Maupin