Premier Guide Service – Bend

Explore Oregon’s freshwater fishing spots with Premier Guide Service. Captain Jeff Frenette, has been fishing around the Beaver State for 30 years and regularly visits the best spots he has found so far.

Starting in Bend, you’ll be able to fish in one of the three locations: Wickiup Reservoir, the state’s second-largest reservoir; East Lake, famous for its variety of depths; and Lake Billy Chinook in the north. Each spot is well-known for great Trout fishing, which will also be your main target. Besides Trout, you’ll also target Kokanee Salmon.

Meet the captain on time and aboard his 26’ Alumaweld boat. The vessel accommodates up to 6 guests and there’s enough room for everybody to fish at the same time. She’s equipped with a 200 HP Mercury engine, Garmin navigational electronics, safety equipment, and 2 coolers – one for the catch and the other one for the drinks and snacks.

Captain Jeff will provide you with G Loomis and Penn fishing equipment and supply fresh anchovies that you’ll use as bait. Once you reel in the fish, the fun doesn’t stop there – Capt. Jeff will clean and fillet your catch, so you’ll leave the boat with the freshest fish meat there is! Just find a restaurant where they can prepare it and enjoy your well-earned meal.

Premier Guide Service run trips year round. Decide when you want to join Capt. Jeff and start your adventure.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Kokanee
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Jul 15
    US $675
    You'll spend your day in one of Oregon's clear lakes, targeting Kokanee. The captain mostly uses light tackle and fresh anchovies as bait. Your fishing equipment is completely covered, you only need to bring your snacks and drinks. Purchase your fishing license before the trip.

FAQs about Premier Guide Service – Bend

Premier Guide Service – Bend offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Full Day Trip – Kokanee (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Premier Guide Service – Bend, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Premier Guide Service – Bend include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (G Loomis, Penn)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Premier Guide Service – Bend offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Premier Guide Service – Bend offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle

Top targeted fish species with Premier Guide Service – Bend include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Jeff Frenette
Bend, Oregon, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
14 Customer reviews
Member since June 2019
Captain Jeff retired from the Army and started Premier Guide Service. He has been licensed since 2015 but he has been fishing his entire life. He loves to guide fishing trips because (besides fishing), they always give the opportunity to meet new people. He participated in several local tournaments for veterans, like Fallen outdoors and Black & Gold.

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Salmon (Sockeye) Sockeye Salmon

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle

Amenities

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
G Loomis, Penn
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; life vests provided
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Kokanee trip with Jeff
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Scott C.
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Kokanee trip with Jeff

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Kokanee on June 9, 2022
We had a great time with Jeff. Plenty of space on the boat for six with a couple of coolers. We almost limited out and got...
Scott C. recommends Premier Guide Service – Bend
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STEVE N.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Kokanee on July 7, 2021
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