Backpack & Fly Fish in Yosemite National Park
Hike and fly fish Yosemite’s high country with gear and meals included
Duration
3 Days and 2 Nights 4 Days and 3 Nights
Includes
Gear, meals, permits
Highlights
Backpack and fly fish in Yosemite National Park on a 3-day/2-night or 4-day/3-night guided adventure through the Ten Lakes Basin (or similar). Cover about 16 miles while you target brown, rainbow, brook, and golden trout as conditions and permit availability allow.
- Meet your guide around 7 AM at a prearranged location to pack gear and review safety
- Hike and fish along Lukens Lake and Yosemite Creek in Yosemite’s high country
- Climb to Ten Lakes Pass and camp near Grant Lakes during the trip
- Cast into multiple lakes in the Ten Lakes Basin at about 9,000 feet elevation
- Eat trail lunches, mountain breakfasts, snacks, and a gourmet trout dinner
- Finish with dinner at the Tuolumne Meadows Grill
What's Included
- Private transportation to trailhead
- Meals from lunch on day 1 through dinner on your last day
- Snacks, drinks, and water
- Naturalist guide (Wilderness First Responder certified)
- Entrance, license, and permit fees, and taxes
- Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, bag liners)
- Fly fishing gear (rod, reel, leaders, tippet, flies)
- Camp kitchen, bear canisters, water filtration
- Toiletries and sanitation supplies
- First aid and emergency equipment
Things to know
Location is based on conditions and permit availability. A guide gratuity of 10–20% is appreciated if you enjoyed your trip. Custom trail lunch for day 1 is arranged in advance at no additional fee.
Cancellation Policy
Easy Cancelations Rate: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a $25 processing fee; within 24 hours refunded 50%. Non-Refundable Rate: Cancel at least 48 hours before for 50% refund; within 48 hours or no-shows not refunded. Full refund if operator cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
FAQs
Bring layers and rain protection (puffy coat or fleece; poncho or waterproof jacket and pants), synthetic shirts and hiking pants/shorts, broken-in hiking boots or sturdy shoes, wool or synthetic socks (the list recommends 5 pairs), a brimmed hat plus a knit or wool hat, headlamp, water bottle or bladder, sunglasses, waterproof sunblock and lip balm, and any personal medications and essentials. Do not bring cotton clothing or accessories.
Meals are included from lunch on day 1 through dinner on your last day. Snacks, drinks, and water are available throughout your excursion, and water filtration is provided.
Yes. You place your custom trail lunch order in advance so it’s ready for day 1. You are not charged an additional fee for this lunch order, and you can note allergies or preferences so your backcountry menu can be planned around them.
Meeting details
Yosemite National Park
