Get ready for the Maupin Meetup!

The Maupin Meetup is Current Flow State's early-summer hang coinciding with TroutFest, the Deschutes River Alliance's celebration of all things Lower Deschutes.

We get together for a couple of days primarily to fish, with several sessions per day. We also participate in TroutFest, which features music, food, conservation and fishing technique programming, casting lessons, and more.

Who attends?

All are invited! It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or more advanced angler, there's plenty to do and see on the Deschutes.

In past years, several other angling groups have had meetups in Maupin that weekend, so we'll get to hang with loads of fellow anglers and have all sorts of fun. Read omre about what went down last year:

Inside the 2025 Maupin Current Flow State Meetup

Here’s what went down at the first-ever Maupin Meetup during the Deschutes River Alliance’s TroutFest.

Current Flow State Fly FishingNick Parish

When does all this happen?

We roll in to Maupin on Thursday, May 28 and depart on Sunday May 31.

You're welcome to fish as much or as little as you want, and to attend as many or as few TroutFest things as you want. That's all up to you. We try to keep things flexible.

Here's a tentative schedule:

Why do we do this?

Well, fishing is on the agenda! First and foremost, we gather to appreciate the Deschutes, its beauty, and its fish. Depending on the timing of the salmonfly hatch, we could be in the midst of world class fishing on the Deschutes, throwing big bugs to strong fish that are eager to gorge themselves. Last year we arrived on the tail-end of the madness, but fish were still keying on salmonfly and stonefly patterns fished on the top.

Each morning we hatch a plan on where we're going to be fishing. You're welcome to fish by yourself, or to join a group exploring various parts of the Lower Deschutes.

The meetup is also a great way to celebrate our community, build new relationships, and explore the conservation efforts it takes to restore and advocate for the Deschutes in the face of its many challenges.

Hear from some folks who came last year:

I hit the Maupin Meetup last year as a total fly fishing rookie and had a blast! Between the Current Flow State community vibes, the easy Deschutes river access, and those relaxing evenings at the festival and campground, it was the perfect getaway. I might have only landed one fish, but the experience was a keeper. This year is going to be even bigger. See you on the water!

- Andrew, CFS member

For me, the meetup is a time to connect with likeminded people and work on my fly fishing skills. It’s an un-pretentious, safe place to tie knots, mess up, get tangled and probably catch a fish or two.

Camping with the students who have gone through class has made me feel like I’m part of a community, and the boost of confidence I needed to get out on the river on my own. Come hang, fish, drink coffee, camp under the stars and be blown away by just how far the pros can cast at the TroutFest casting contest!

- Ariana, class alum

Sign up to attend the Maupin Meetup

Sign up now, space is limited.

Tickets are $30 for CFS members, $50 for non-members. That includes:

• Fish and hang with the crew all weekend
• Saturday night happy hour
• A commemorative event item
• CFS swag

If you want to camp with us at Maupin City Park, it's $85 for members and $135 for non-members. That's for all three nights, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and includes all the above goodies. Quite a steal!

More info

We'll go over a lot more details in a call prior to the meetup, but here are some essentials:

Getting to Maupin

In the past, folks have driven individually. If you don't have your own transportation, or are flying in to PDX, we can figure out how to get you a ride out to Maupin, just get in touch.

Where to stay

You can choose to either camp with us, or find your own accommodations. The main CFS group will camping at a group site in Maupin City Park. Choosing a camping ticket when you reserve your Meetup spot allows you to pitch a tent (or hang a hammock, or heck, just cowboy camp) with us. If you've never visited, Maupin City Park is essentially a state park-style campsite, and it's right in town. They have shower facilities, RV hookups, group and tent sites, wifi, and more.

City Park is adjacent to the Imperial River Company, probably the nicest hotel in town, with standard rooms for $140ish a night. Down the road is the Oasis Cabin Resort, which has a series of cabins and campers. You can expect a cabin with a shared bathroom to run around $115 per night. (Didn't I say it was a steal to stay with us at the City Park?)

There are also a dozen or more BLM-operated campsites up and down the river. These are first-come, first-serve, though, and can be tough to find spots at when Maupin' is hoppin'.

What to bring

Plan to bring your fly fishing gear. This meetup is self-supported, so you're responsible for your own rod and reel, waders, etc. If you don't have fly fishing gear yet, give The Deschutes Angler or other local fly shops a call and see if they rent rods / waders / what you might need.

What to eat

You're on your own for food (though at camp, people are always sharing delicious stuff). Typically we make breakfast at camp, pack a lunch and snacks to eat while fishing, and then get a good dinner in town or at TroutFest. TroutFest usually hosts a food cart, and/or a fixed meal from a local restaurant. Last year The Riverside did a plate dinner each night, and it was the perfect home-cooked dish after a day's fishing.

Maupin has a great grocery store about a 15-minute walk from City Park, and there is an OK selection of restaurants and convenience stores in town for both sit-down meals and road nibbles. You could arrive in Maupin empty-handed and do fine with stocking the cooler and buying prepared foods or eating out given the options in town.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other questions? Get in touch, or ask them in the comments!