Our Story

I grew up here in Southern Oregon and was blessed to have parents and grandparents who took me rafting and fishing on the Rogue River. Life on the river was something I loved, but took for granted, as it was really all I knew.

In 2014 I left home to play football at Lindenwood University in St. Charles Missouri. After two years in the midwest, I knew I had to come home. When I came home I brought a few of my college buddies with me and took them on a 3 day trip down the Wild & Scenic Rogue River. It was on this trip that I discovered what I wanted to do - to share my favorite places in the world, run white water and catch fish.

While finishing college at Southern Oregon University I began raft and fish guiding. After graduation I started Jefferson State Outfitters with a few cheap rafts, a drift boat and an old van.

Today we have a small fleet of top of the line rafts, a whole lot of fishing tackle and a team of the best guides and personalities on the river.

We hope to see you and your friends and family on the river and to continue fulfilling our mission: to facilitate adventure and good times.

— David, Brooke, Charlye and the J.S.O. Team