Guided Fly Fishing Adventures
The pro staff at Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters has the experience and knowledge to put you on fish and help you grow your knowledge and skill set. We specialize in ‘catch & release’ fly fishing for both walk & wade and lake fishing. Strip streamers to large aggressive trout, nymph to holding fish, or target them with a well placed dry fly. Our guides will make sure to provide lasting memories, big smiles and the shot at a fish of a lifetime.
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Half-Day Trip $425
Half day trips are 4 hours of on the water time. This does not include drive time to and from the river. A half day trip usually runs 6 hours of total time.
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Full-Day Trip $575
Full day trips are 8 hours of on the water time. This does not include drive time to and from the river. A full day trip usually runs 10 hours of total time.
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Off-Road Guided Fishing for 2: $995
6 Hours of on water walk & wade guided fly fishing. This does not include drive time to and from the river. Complete trip time can range from 8 - 10 hours.
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Off-Road Guided Fishing for 3: $1195
6 Hours of on water walk & wade guided fly fishing. This does not include drive time to and from the river. Complete trip time can range from 8 - 10 hours.
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PRIVATE WATER: Sawmill Lake - rod fees
Half and Full Day rod fees will give up to 4 anglers access to the private 10-acre Lake located on the Northstar Resort. Loaded with Rainbows and some big browns, this is an awesome private experience.
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PRIVATE WATER: Sawmill Lake - Guided Trips
Get out on Sawmill Lake with a guide and learn the skills to chase big and fight big lake rainbows and brown trout. This is a great opportunity to take in the beauty of the Sierra on your own private lake.
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Stay & Play in Hope Valley and SAVE!
Save 20% on your luxury cabin at Desolation Resort - Hope Valley when you book a fly fishing adventure with Tahoe Fly Fishing Oufitters. Enjoy the best of the Sierra!
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Bass Fishing: Float & Fly Guided Trip
The Western Slop of the Sierra hides some incredible lakes loaded with big spotted and small-mouth bass. The bass fight is epic and we have the guides to find the fish.
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PRIVATE WATER: Sawmill Lake
A private 10-acre lake on the Northstar Resort property holding trophy rainbow trout. Walk the banks for cruising fish or cast from float tubes in this incredible setting.
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GUIDE SCHOOL: May 19-24, 2025
This 6-Day course will cover classwork, on the water instruction, and ghost guiding that will give you the tools to be a successful and productive fly fishing guide.
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Nor Cal Advanced Angler's Fish Camp: June 5-8, 2025
A private fish camp minutes from the McCloud River featuring outfitter tent accommodations set amongst the Aspens, Cedars, and Pines of Squaw Valley in McCloud, CA.
Guide Pro Staff
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Jarrod Beer, HEAD GUIDE
Jarrod has fished the Sierras his entire life and 20 years of guiding has given him incomparable tools for sharing knowledge and his passion for fly fishing.
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Alyssa Evart, GUIDE
No river too far and with a quiver of tricks she has made a name for herself with a fly rod. Whether chasing backcountry goldens or Steelhead on the coast she is happy in the water.
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Taylor Norton, GUIDE
Taylor grew up fishing Long Island Sound, He moved west and honed his skills on western trout running pack trips in the Rockies. His passion for teaching makes for a a memorable trip for his clients.
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Brendan Burnside, GUIDE
Over 19 years guiding the Sierras, hosting travel programs, and sharing his knowledge with clients and colleagues. 14 years with Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters. Brendan’s performance and leadership makes him the ultimate professional.
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Jason Shaw, GUIDE
A true outdoorsman who spends a lot of time on the water and sure to create a memorable day for his guests on his home waters
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Eric Meza, GUIDE
E has been guiding over a decade in the Sierras and spends his off days scouting the river. He will always go the extra mile to find the fish.
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Chad Fuller, GUIDE
Chad has carried a fly rod all over the western seaboard from baja to Alaska and hunts the flats for saltwater big game every chance he gets. Guests are sure to enjoy the knowledge and good times that come with a day on the water.
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Drew Johnston, GUIDE & GEAR GURU
“Yo!” Drew is a good time on the water with strong knowledge of Tahoe’s surrounding steams and stillwaters. For float tube and walk & wade trips Drew has the map and ties the bugs to find big fish.
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Jasper Donley, GUIDE
A 4-Season mountain native with great knowledge of stillwater and rivers around the Sierra. You’ll find him on the water or on the slopes 8 days a week.
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Drew Litzinger, GUIDE
“Litz” has the fishing bug like few other when it comes to Sierra trout. He’s comfortable in a float tube in the high alpine, in a drift boat, or walking a river. A great teacher for all and feel safe with his fire fighting, EMT background.
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John Brassfield, OWNER & GUIDE DIRECTOR
John has spent the last 15 years hunting for fabled fish. The big fish of the McCloud are where this passion started. Now more than ever he finds his heart’s desires on the flats chasing permit.
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Jacob Smith, GUIDE & SHOP TEAM
Jacob might love trout fishing more than any of us. His pursuit and passion is on full display whether around the counter at the shop or riverside with his clients.
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Mike Patten, BASS GUIDE
Our dedicated bass guide who knows the ins and outs of float and fly, striper fishing, and conventional bass fishing. He even comes with a boat!
Cancellation Policy for all guided and unguided services.
Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of scheduled trip will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 7-3 days prior to your scheduled trip will be charged 50% of guide rates or services. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled trip will not receive a refund or transfer and will be charged full guides rates.