Pick up fly fishing gear rentals in Groveland, from boots and waders to rods and reels
1 Day - 3 day Rentals Available!
Waders, boots, rod & reel
Rent fly fishing gear at Yosemite Basecamp in Groveland, with options from boots and waders to rod-and-reel combos. Choose a same-day, next-day, or multi-day rental window to match your plans.
You need a California fishing license when fishing in the National Park or National Forest. Some rentals require a $250 credit card hold that is released after 7 days if everything is returned in good shape. The booking platform charges a 6% online booking fee.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel within 24 hours, you will be refunded 50% of the listed price.
No. Same-day pick up isn’t offered. Book for tomorrow, and your gear will be in the shed at midnight.
Your rental charge is based on pickup and drop-off times. If you pick up early or return late, you’ll be charged for the additional time.
Yes. The booking platform charges a 6% online booking fee.
Pick up at 11892 Ponderosa Lane in downtown Groveland
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 boyfriend and I had an amazing experience on NYE! We did the Discovery Walk Tour w/ Sequoia Hike + Lunch - so glad we added on the hike + lunch! Having a driver and guide really took the stress out of navigating the park - it was all planned for us and we got to sit back, relax, and take in all the sites! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and REALLY WENT THE EXTRA MILE to make sure we had the best experience! At pickup she had coffee, snacks, and water canisters for us, which was a surprise bonus! For the hike she came prepared with snow spikes, walking sticks, and gloves (my boyfriend forgot his). She also made sure to ask us what we wanted to see or what we wanted to skip. We got tons of beautiful photos, and to top it off our lunch was also very good! Thank you so much for making our experience wonderful! We will be recommending you to anyone visiting Yosemite!
Samantha Escamilla
February 1, 2026
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience on NYE! We did the Discovery Walk Tour w/ Sequoia Hike + Lunch - so glad we added on the hike + lunch! Having a driver and guide really took the stress out of navigating the park - it was all planned for us and we got to sit back, relax, and take in all the sites! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and REALLY WENT THE EXTRA MILE to make sure we had the best experience! At pickup she had coffee, snacks, and water canisters for us, which was a surprise bonus! For the hike she came prepared with snow spikes, walking sticks, and gloves (my boyfriend forgot his). She also made sure to ask us what we wanted to see or what we wanted to skip. We got tons of beautiful photos, and to top it off our lunch was also very good! Thank you so much for making our experience wonderful! We will be recommending you to anyone visiting Yosemite!
Samantha Escamilla
February 1, 2026