The Deschutes is where I'd go.
Last season was an anomaly.
The run was down and we got burned to the ground in places.

No fishing from a floating device and artificials only.
A "Large Western River", in the lower reaches where you want to be for higher numbers of steelhead.
If you like smaller water, go the Maupin/Mack's Canyon area.
Camping galore, some by reservation some not.
Deschutes River Rec Area Campground (OR State Parks) at the mouth....hike up West bank.
East bank is mt. bike or hike.

There is an access road out of Maupin that takes you to Mack's Canyon Campground.
Several named campgrounds along this road.
BLM administered I think.

From Mack's Canyon to the mouth is a 24 mile float.
No roads so you are committed to 24 miles.
Jet boats are on alternating days.
Booking a day trip on a jetboat would be a thing.
The guides will favor either fly or hardware so choose accordingly.

PM me with the prospective guide's name and I may be able to comment.