Scholarship Available
iFishiBelong offers scholarships for individuals who may face financial barriers to attending the Oregon DIY Fishing Weekend. Applications are open from January 8 to April 10, 2026 – Click HERE to apply.
The iFishiBelong Scholarship Program is designed to help anglers overcome financial challenges that might prevent participation in our DIY Fishing events. This support ensures a more inclusive and diverse angling community, giving everyone the opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the joy of fly fishing.
What's Covered
- Registration for the Oregon iFishiBelong Event ($50 Value)
- Lodging at the Oasis Resort: Private Cabin w/ Kitchenette ($420 Value)
- Guided Fly Fishing Day: Friday, 5/29/26, with tip included. This guided trip will have both scholarship winners as anglers with a 2:1 guide ratio. ($450 Value)
- Educational Sessions:
- 2-hour workshop on Thursday, 5/28/26.
- Additional education during the DRA Troutfest on Saturday, 5/30/26.
- Online access to all of the Fly Fish Instruct Virtual Courses. ($300 Value)
Education Opportunities
- Engage with Other Registrants:
- Join the Oregon iFiB Facebook Group.
- Join the Oregon Angler Connect WhatsApp Group
- Pose your questions; our co-hosts and community members will help answer the questions.
- 2026 Live Q&A Session
- April 8th, 2026, at 6pm PT – Register HERE
- Co-Host Guidance:
- Our co-hosts will be available throughout the event.
- Get answers on topics like knots, leaders, flies, and prime fishing locations.
- In-Person Workshop Opportunity:
- Participate in the Donation-Based “Fishing the Deschutes River” Workshop.
- Registration opens 2/1/26
- Social Fishing Morning
- Join us on Friday morning to fish alongside fellow registrants. Our co-hosts will be on site and available to help answer questions about fishing setup and techniques.
We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to ask!
Donation-Based Workshop
We are offering a 2hr donation based “Fishing the Deschutes River” workshop held on Thursday 5/28/26 from 2 pm to 4 pm located a the Maupin City Park Community Building.
Dra Troutfest
Troutfest offers several education opportunities over the weekend.
Social Fishing Day
We’re in the process of securing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) permits to facilitate our social fishing day on the Deschutes River. Further details about the Friday social fishing day will be provided during the Live Q&A session and will also be posted on the reserved website.
