Private Fly Fishing in Yosemite: Full Day for All Levels

Eight hours wading streams, casting for Brook Trout, with lunch and all the gear

A full-day private fly fishing trip in Yosemite National Park or Stanislaus National Forest for beginners and experienced anglers, with a guide, all equipment, lunch and national park entry included. You pick your departure time (early morning, mid-morning, midday or afternoon), and the guide adjusts the location and pace to your skill level and goals. One to three miles of walking, some off-trail, with catch-and-release fishing using barbless hooks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day fly fishing adventure

• Begin at Basecamp Outfitter
• Fish in Yosemite National Park or Stanislaus National Forest

The experience

The day starts at Basecamp Outfitter, where your private guide meets you and gathers information about what you want to catch and where you want to fish. Depending on conditions and your preferences, you'll head into Yosemite National Park or Stanislaus National Forest. The guide brings everything: fly rod, reel, waders, boots, flies and terminal tackle. You wade and walk the streams (between one and three miles total, some of it off-trail) casting for Brook Trout in water that shifts with the season and the weather.

Waders are provided based on conditions, and you'll carry water, a water filter and a first aid kit. The guide handles the technical side of the fishing while teaching you how to read the water and improve your cast. Catch-and-release is the rule, with barbless hooks only. Lunch is a custom hiker's meal built for the day you're having, eaten streamside or wherever the fishing takes you.

Transportation from your hotel is included, as is the national park entrance fee if applicable. The trip runs eight hours total, and you can book the 7 AM to 3 PM slot, 8 AM to 4 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM, or 12 PM to 8 PM departure. Pick the window that leaves you time for the rest of your day in the area. A minimum age of eight applies, and you'll need at least a moderate level of fitness for the walking and wading.

What’s included

• Private fly fishing guide in English.
• all fly fishing equipment including rod, reel, terminal tackle, boots and waders.
• custom hiker's lunch.
• water, water filter and snacks.
• national park entrance fee if applicable.
• fly fishing license.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• transportation by private vehicle.
• first aid and emergency equipment.

Options for this experience

4 options

8 AM to 4 PMGuide in English · Available from 1 Nov · 08:00Available November through April, pickup is included

7 AM to 3 PMGuide in English · 07:00Available May through October, includes pickup, 7 AM to 3 PM

10 PM to 6 PMGuide in English · 10:00Available in October, includes pickup, 10 AM to 6 PM

12 PM to 8 PMGuide in English · Available from 1 May 2027Available May through September, pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Echo Adventure Cooperative, Inc

Is this one for you?One angler per booking means the guide's full attention is on you (your casting, your goals, your pace) rather than split between multiple rods. Pick the morning departure if you want to fish the prime hours before midday heat, or the afternoon slot if you're building the day around other Yosemite activities.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of trout will I have a chance to catch?

Brook Trout are the primary target in both Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest, the two locations your guide may choose depending on conditions and what you want to fish for.

Do I need to know how to fly fish before I book?

No. The trip is designed for beginners and experienced anglers alike. Your private guide will teach casting and technique as you go, adjusting to your skill level and what you want to learn.

How much walking is involved in a full day of fly fishing?

You'll walk and wade between one and three miles over the eight hours, and some of that walking is off-trail. The pace depends on the fishing and your fitness level, which your guide will adjust as the day unfolds.

What time slots are available, and can I pick the one that works best for me?

Four departure times are offered: 7 AM to 3 PM, 8 AM to 4 PM, 10 AM to 6 PM, and 12 PM to 8 PM. You choose the window at checkout based on what fits the rest of your Yosemite itinerary.

Is the national park entrance fee included in the price?

Yes, the national park entrance fee is included if applicable. Non-US residents may have an additional entrance fee that is not covered by the tour price.

What do I need to bring, and what does the guide provide?

The guide provides all fishing gear (rod, reel, flies, waders and boots) plus water, a water filter, lunch and emergency equipment. Bring comfortable clothes you don't mind getting wet, sunscreen and any personal medications. The guide handles the rest.