Fly Fishing Guide Services & Rates

I offer guided freshwater fly fishing and Tenkara in Connecticut and New York, and beginner fly fishing guided instruction. My specialty and love is small stream fly fishing for trout in Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County and Putnam County, New York. I also fish in many areas of both states including the Farmington River and Housatonic Rivers in Connecticut and the rivers of the Catskills in upstate New York.

All fly fishing trips are wade trips and are either walk in or hike in and based on your preferences/experience and the available river conditions/area.

* If you have never fly fished before I suggest the beginner guided fly fishing instruction. I have found it is the best way for those with no experience to have a fun guided trip on the water and also learn fly fishing. It includes guided dry land instruction reinforced with being guided on the water.

All guided fly fishing trips include the use of Orvis rods and reels, line, leader, tippet and flies or TenkaraUSA rods (tenkara). Waders and boots based on sizing and availability at no charge for your trip. Rates are standard and do not include fishing licenses or gratuity. Guided trips are for up to two people ages 12 and up (parent must accompany minor). This keeps your adventure more intimate and ensures that you have a fun and safe experience.

Payment
Full payment is due at time of booking to confirm your trip.

Fly Fishing Guide & Tenkara Rates

1/2 Day Trips

• ½ Day (4 hours walk in and wade in) – 1 person $250.00
• ½ Day (4 hours walk in and wade in) – 2 people $300.00

Full Day Trips

• Full Day (8 hours walk in and wade in) – 1 person $350.00
• Full Day (8 hours walk in and wade in) – 2 people $400.00

Beginner Fly Fishing Guided Instruction

Provides the fundamentals of fly fishing while you are on guided on the water. Includes guided instruction on:

• Fishing Safety, Gear & Tackle Selection and Set Up
• Casting
• Knots & Knot Tying
• Water Types & Reading Water
• Types of Fish & Locating Where They Are
• Stream Entomology & Fly Selection (Stream Bugs & Insects 101)
• Landing a Fish, Catch & Release, Leave No Trace

Beginner Fly Fishing & Tenkara Guided Instruction Rates

Beginner Guided Instruction Half Day Rates

• ½ Day (4 hours dry land instruction and guided fly fishing) – 1 person $300.00
• ½ Day (4 hours dry land instruction and guided fly fishing) – 2 people $350.00

Beginner Guided Instruction Full Day Rates

• Full Day (8 hours dry land instruction and guided fly fishing) – 1 person $400.00
• Full Day (8 hours dry land instruction and guided fly fishing) – 2 people $450.00

Fishing Licenses

Appropriate state fishing licenses are not included in the cost of the guided trip and must be present and printed out in order for us to start our adventure together.

If you are fishing In New York State you will need a freshwater fishing license.

* If you are fishing in Connecticut you will need a freshwater fishing license and a trout stamp.

More information on licenses is available on our fly fishing resources page.

Additional Items to Bring

• Appropriate fishing licenses
• Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses to cut the glare of water)
• Sunscreen
• Bugspray
• Appropriate clothing including rain gear or outerwear depending on the weather conditions
• Medication
• Snacks
• Hand sanitizer
• Mask or Buff to be worn when in close proximity, or less than 6 feet from guides.

NOTE: Due to COVID19 we are taking precautions and following specific guidelines for outdoor activity.

Right on the Fly Cancellation Policy

Refunds are offered up to 14 days in advance with a $75.00 cancellation fee. After this period, if you cancel or are a no show, you lose your total fee booked.

Based on the guides discretion and safety concerns, trips may need to be cancelled or rescheduled. Dangerous weather conditions, excessive heat, high water, or stream/river conditions may cause a trip to be cancelled or rescheduled. Trips cancelled due to weather will be rescheduled at a later date.