The 4 Fly Fishing Trips in the USA That Earn a Whole Day

1.Half-Day Traditional Driftboat Fly Fishing at Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $395Our pick

Spend about four hours on the water with guides such as Caleb, Ryan, or Brendon, fishing from a driftboat on the Snake, Green, Salt, or Lewis Lake. Fly and spin gear, snacks, and water are included. Beginners and children receive hands-on instruction.

“Caleb provided excellent instruction while skillfully navigating us to the best fishing on the river. Highly recommend this tour. Fun and the most beautiful setting.”

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2.Half-Day Alaska Private Fly Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225Best value

Spend four hours learning fly fishing with a private FishHound Expeditions guide near Willow, about 75 minutes north of Anchorage. Hayden, Keagan, Robert, and Blake have guided beginners through casting, fish handling, and river tactics. Gear, waders, boots, flies, and drinks are included.

“Our guides were AWESOME! They were patient, friendly, and great teachers. We were all new to fly fishing and came out with extreme interest in the sport. The day was amazing! Highly recommend!”

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3.Guided Fly Fishing Experience in Park City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $260

Meet Mayfly Fishing at 2599 River Rd in Midway or arrange pickup for a private Park City area fly-fishing trip. Your guide provides rods, waders, boots, flies, snacks, and water, then teaches casting, fish behavior, and catch-and-release skills. Guides such as Eric and Jack tailor the day to your group.

“Jack was a great guide and the scenery was beautiful! We would do this again! We had a number of bites but it was hard keeping the fish on the lines.”

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4.Anchorage Guided Fly-fishing with transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $339

Join Ryan, Tim, Craig, or another Alaska Adventure Guides instructor for an 8-hour fishing day from Anchorage. Hotel pickup, rods, reels, flies, lures, and hip boots are included. Fish for rainbow trout, Arctic grayling, and Dolly Varden, with regular fishing gear available if fly-fishing is new to you.

“Ryan showed us a great time fly fishing and was very patient and considerate with us. He did whatever he could to try to get the fish to bite for me. My husband caught numerous fish so it may have just been me. Lol”

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