Yosemite Fly Fishing guide trips

Yosemite is one of the most beloved and picturesque locations on the planet! Located in Central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, it is home to a variety of plant and animal life and some pretty spectacular rock formations and vistas. Yosemite National Park has inspired generations of wanderers, artists, outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and presidents.

Yosemite offers some wonderful fly fishing options for beginners and experienced anglers alike for beautiful wild trout. Our guides are passionate about guiding Yosemite. We love taking guests hiking in the majestic forests to explore surrounding waters. 

Discover beautiful Yosemite National Park and make the most out of your time in the valley by hiring a professional local fly fishing guide. You may catch a sunset, a fish, a memory and a love for the outdoors.

The Species

Yosemite is home to rainbows, browns, brook trout and even the elusive goldens in the parks back country.

The Waters

Stanislaus River

The North Fork of the Stanislaus River flows from Lake Alpine. It's a 65 mile long river that along with the other forks, forms the main stem of the Stanislaus River. Fly fishing the North Fork of the Stanislaus River requires some effort to reach its best stretches but is usually well worth the hike to get away from the beaten easy to access areas.
The Middle Fork offers great opportunities as well with tail water available below reservoirs and pocket water above.

The South Fork also offers great opportunity and has the easiest access.

The Lower River is a great drift that offers up rainbows. We are there January through May. 

Tuolumne River

The Tuolumne River is formed by the confluence of the Dana Fork, which flows from the 13,000 foot Mount Dana, and Lyell Fork, which flows from the 13,000 foot Mount Lyell, in the Tuolumne Meadows (elevation 8600 feet) in Yosemite National Park. The high elevation of the meadows, which offers excellent fly fishing opportunities. Dana Fork is accessible from Highway #120, which runs nearby from its head waters at Tioga Pass all the way to the streams confluence with the Lyell Fork. Brook trout represent the majority but rainbows and brown trout are also present the entire length of the stream. Lyell Fork flows approximately ten miles through Lyell Canyon to its confluence with Dana Fork. It can only be accessed from the John Muir Trail that follows along the stream. It has a good population of brown, brook and rainbow trout and offers excellent dry fly fishing.

The Lower “T” is another great day drift from January to May drift or walk an wade are an option. 

Merced River

The Merced River originates in the Southeastern corner of Yosemite National Park. Its headwaters begin at 7900 feet at the Clarke Range. It flows over Nevada and Vernal Falls, and lastly, Illilouette Creek before she flows through the main Yosemite Valley. Then the Merced, picks up water from Tenaya, Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Pigeon Creeks near the end of the valley, and meeting up the water from Cascade Creek before the river flows through the Merced River Canyon and then outside the park. Its South and North Forks join it a few miles outside the park.

The Lower Merced is another river that can be drifted, water flow permitting, or walk & waded January through May.

Yosemite Guided Fly Fishing

Full day - Eight hours of guided fly fishing and instruction with bottled water and lunch provided - $625 (1 or 2 anglers)

Half day - Four to 5 hours of guided fishing(available on select rivers) - $485

Raft trips - Eight hours of fishing and instruction (available on select portions of Yosemite waters) - $650

Note: California Fishing License, transportation and gratuities not included.

Trips with Off the Hook endorsed guides include rods, reels, bottled water, terminal tackle and flies! We also offer a limited supply of boots and waders available on a first come first serve basis at no additional cost!

Call Now (707) 287-2939 for up to date fishing reports, current river conditions and information on experiencing enjoyable and memorable fly fishing for yourself. Dates fill up quickly for many of highly sought after guides so don't delay. You may also fill out our Online Trip Request Form. We offer group trips, corporate fly fishing outings and classes and our gift certificates are very popular.

Note: California fishing licenses, transportation and Gratuity not included

Booking a Yosemite Fly Fishing guide

To make a reservation or for more info, please give us a call at 707-287-2939 Sunday to Friday.