Private family fly fishing with guide, gear, and transportation
4 hours
Private guide, gear, transport
Try fly fishing on local waters with a private guide on a half-day outing focused on the experience, aquatic ecology, and conservation. Fish from the river bank using Czech nymphing, with barbless hooks and catch-and-release.
Boots and waders are not provided. This is a catch-and-release trip using barbless hooks only.
Easy cancelations rate (when available): cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a $25.00 processing fee; within 24 hours refunded 50%. Non-refundable rate: at least 48 hours before refunded 50%; within 48 hours or no-shows no refund. No cancellation fee if operator cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
No. Boots and waders are not provided on this fly fishing outing, since you fish from the river bank.
Bring registration forms, layered clothing, a brimmed hat and sunglasses, sun block and insect repellent, a camera and binoculars, hiking boots or shoes (plus socks), about 1 liter of water per person, and lunch or snacks.
Expect up to 1 mile of walking during your trip.
Stanislaus National Forest
The guides here have built a strong reputation across two distinct offerings: Yosemite valley tours and fly fishing trips. Annette and Allie consistently earn praise for their personalized touring approach, adjusting pace and itinerary to match the group's interests and fitness level. The tours are small, capped at nine people, which keeps the experience intimate and unhurried. Park entry is bundled into the tour price, so there's no scrambling for timed reservations. On the fishing side, Kevin and Bryant are the names that come up again and again. Kevin in particular gets credit for working well with complete beginners, including kids, while still delivering a rewarding experience for more seasoned anglers. Bryant brings genuine passion to the water and has gone out of his way to communicate with non-English speaking guests. Guides come prepared with gear, snacks, and local knowledge that would take years to accumulate on your own. Gear rentals are also available for independent hikers, with friendly staff and smooth logistics for pickup and return. The overall picture here is a well-organized cooperative where guides genuinely care about the experience. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with one low-rated review left without any written feedback, so there's little to caution against beyond making sure you request your preferred guide when booking.
My family and I booked the Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt BBQ. Our guide, Nate, was knowledgeable about the history, topography, and local flare of the Valley. He offered helpful recommendations for our next day of travel and offered an all around good vibe. We originally wanted a high country excursion in Yosemite but this trip was well worth the price and time, hitting all the major sights of the valley. Capped off with a good meal, we had a blast. Thanks Nate!
Meredeth Kleve
June 18, 2026
My family and I booked the Private Yosemite Valley Tour & Roosevelt BBQ. Our guide, Nate, was knowledgeable about the history, topography, and local flare of the Valley. He offered helpful recommendations for our next day of travel and offered an all around good vibe. We originally wanted a high country excursion in Yosemite but this trip was well worth the price and time, hitting all the major sights of the valley. Capped off with a good meal, we had a blast. Thanks Nate!
Meredeth Kleve
June 18, 2026
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