Bruce Mace is scheduled for a Zoom presentation on his float trips on the Grand Ronde River.
We are pleased to announce that Bruce Mace will be delivering a special talk on the beauty, history, and fishing traditions of the Grande Ronde River.
Born on the Trinity River in northern California to a 3rd generation Forest Service family… feet wet, fly rod in hand - Bruce has grown up and through a career in Architecture and Healthcare, now successfully retired to pursue passions. During that time, the outdoors DNA somehow drove the bus and he now finds himself with more than a quarter-century chasing steelhead, whitewater, mountains, oars and rivers… shared with family and friends shouting support!
The Grande Ronde River, flowing through the rugged canyons of northeast Oregon and into Washington, is celebrated as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fishing destinations. Anglers from across the region are drawn to its legendary steelhead runs, which peak in late fall, as well as its thriving populations of rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. The river’s remote, scenic stretches—lined with basalt cliffs and rich wildlife—offer not only world-class fishing but also a profound sense of solitude and connection to nature.
Join us for this engaging presentation as Bruce Mace brings the Grande Ronde to life through stories, insights, and a deep respect for the river’s enduring legacy.
Bruce fell in love with the Wood River Valley way back in the day - ending up with a place in Sun Valley, Idaho and now spends most of his time with his wife and sharing those experiences with anyone who wants to head out into the wilderness! Guiding multi-day raft adventures for steelhead, coaching high-school NICA mountain biking, Mountain Humane Society “Dog Team” and going on 5 years as a Suicide Prevention crisis intervention counselor - “none of us are alone”.
If it involves multi-day mountains on a raft fly-fishing: this is the "happy place" and the Grande Ronde has more than fit the bill since 2008. There is nowhere he’d rather be than the upper wilderness section, chasing fish and communing with the wildlife that inhabits this beautiful canyon. Throw in a couple friends and a trusted dog - you’ve got heaven, with a Canyon Wren in the background.