Wade fish the San Juan River with an expert guide and all fly gear included
8 Hours
Up to three people
Guide, gear, lunch
Spend 8 hours wade fishing the San Juan River with a professional fly fishing guide. You’ll get rods, reels, and terminal tackle, plus a riverside lunch on this full-day trip.
Wader rentals are not included and must be arranged before your trip. Anglers age 12+ need a valid New Mexico fishing license. If you drive yourself, Navajo State Park Day Use costs $5 per day, and a customary guide gratuity of about 20% is not included.
50% deposit required. Cancel 15+ days before: refund minus 10% of total booking amount or $50, whichever is greater. Cancel within 14 days: may forfeit deposit. Cancel within 48 hrs or no-show: forfeit full trip amount. Reschedule once free 14+ days; within 14 days may forfeit deposit.
No check-in is required. You’ll be contacted the day before your trip to go over final details and questions.
Plan for a New Mexico fishing license (required for ages 12+), wader rentals, a Navajo State Park Day Use fee if you drive your own vehicle, and a customary guide gratuity of about 20%.
No. Wader rentals are not included, and you must rent your waders before your wade trip.
Tom emerges from these reviews as an exceptionally patient and knowledgeable guide who specializes in making beginners feel comfortable on the water. Multiple first-time fly fishers mention arriving nervous and leaving confident, catching far more fish than expected. His teaching style gets consistent praise for being clear and encouraging, even when dealing with tangles and mistakes that come with learning. Beyond technical skill, reviewers repeatedly note his friendly personality and ability to make the day enjoyable through easy conversation and genuine enthusiasm for the sport. The San Juan River appears to be his primary location, where his intimate knowledge of the water consistently puts clients on fish throughout the day. Even experienced anglers mention learning new techniques and appreciate his expert rigging and fly selection. Several reviewers specifically mention return trips or plans to book again, which speaks volumes. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refine your skills, Tom's combination of expertise, patience, and personable demeanor seems to create memorable experiences that go well beyond just catching fish.
Tom was literally the BEST guide!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind and professional. Truly created the BEST experience for my husband and I. We caught SOOO many fish! He is wonderful! I’m so glad he is in business doing what he does best. We will absolutely use his business again and recommend him to many friends and family. 5 stars easily. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Caraleigh Pfeifer
October 10, 2025
Tom was literally the BEST guide!! He was incredibly knowledgeable and kind and professional. Truly created the BEST experience for my husband and I. We caught SOOO many fish! He is wonderful! I’m so glad he is in business doing what he does best. We will absolutely use his business again and recommend him to many friends and family. 5 stars easily. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Caraleigh Pfeifer
October 10, 2025