matching donation challenge and guided fishing raffle

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, ALL donations to WaterWatch of Oregon made during the month of August will be matched 100%, up to $5,000 total! Help WaterWatch take advantage of this incredible matching opportunity by making a donation today!

To sweeten the pot, we’ve teamed up with longtime WaterWatch supporter and fly fishing guide Nick Rowell of Anadromous Anglers in Pacific City to offer donors a chance to win a guided fishing trip. Each donation of $50 or more during the month of August will result in one unique entry into a raffle for a professionally-guided fly fishing trip for one or two anglers targeting wild, winter steelhead on the northern Oregon coast.

Enter as many times as you’d like during the month of August! For example, a $500 donation will result in ten entries to win. Full details are below.

The owner and operator of Anadromous Anglers, Nick Rowell has been guiding on Oregon rivers for over 15 years. A native Oregonian, Nick has deep roots fishing across the Pacific Northwest, and he also holds a degree in fisheries biology from Oregon State University. His guiding background includes both fly out and jet boat lodges in Alaska, multi day camping float trips on the Lower Deschutes River in Oregon, and over a decade on the North Coast and other western Oregon rivers.

A member of the Burkheimer Fly Rods pro staff and a Montana Fly Company signature fly tyer, Nick founded Anadromous Anglers in 2012 and continues to deliver the highest level of guiding and instruction in the industry.

To enter the guided fishing trip giveaway:

  • Every donation of $50 made to WaterWatch during the month of August results in one entry. Donors are welcome to enter multiple times!
  • The winner will be drawn on Monday, Sept. 1st, and notified via email.
  • Trip value is $800.
  • Trip is for one or two anglers maximum.
  • Targeting wild winter steelhead on northern Oregon coast on mutually agreed upon dates between early-January and late-March, 2026.
  • Coffee, water, a breakfast snack, and a hot lunch are included, along with Nick’s hand-tied flies as well as rods, reels, lines, and any other fishing gear needed as needed.
  • An Oregon fishing license, combined angling tag, and gratuity are not included, and are the responsibility of the contest winner.
  • Reach out to WaterWatch development director Jesse Robbins at jesse@waterwatch.org with any questions.

Photos courtesy of Nick Rowell, Anadromous Anglers.