Guided Adventures

Wade Fishing Trips

The best fly fishing is done on foot – slowly dissecting each run, riffle, and pool, one step at a time. Our half-day and full-day wade trips are a great way for you and your friends to put on some waders and explore our world-class rivers.

Full-Day

A Full-day allows anglers to prospect for trout at their own pace. Your guide will be standing by your side to offer instruction, net fish and give any necessary assistance. A full day wade trip is a great option for first timers and beginners looking to learn the sport of fly fishing or for advanced anglers looking to explore new water and refine their technique. For anglers who prefer the relaxing feeling of standing in the river or those who enjoy hiking in a scenic location, our Full-Day trip is the ideal choice.

Half-Day

Half-day wade trips give anglers the flexibility to choose the best time of the day to fish – morning, afternoon or evening, depending on the time of year. A half-day wade trip is perfect for couples, kids, or friends looking to enjoy time spent wading in a scenic river filled with wild trout. Clients will benefit from our professional personalized instruction – everything from refining casting technique to mastering the basics of fly fishing. Half-day wade trips last up to four hours on the water.

Instruction and Lessons

Optimize your time on the water! Our pre-trip instruction and casting lessons are a great way to get a head start and spend more time fishing. These lessons take place in town and are typically an hour. Have your own gear and want help rigging? This is also a great time to prepare the gear pre-trip.

  • Full day typically start between 7-8AM. You will meet your guide at a pre-determined location to load up and head to the stream (transportation is provided from the Twin Cities). You’ll then fish for a few hours, have lunch stream side, and then typically head to a new location. The day on the water will wrap up between 5PM and back in the Twin Cities between 7-7PM. A full day gives anglers the opportunities to fish multiple locations and experience different streams and topography. Lunch, snacks, and beverages provided.

  • A typical half day starts by meeting your guide at a predetermined location around 8AM for morning trips, 12PM for afternoon or 3PM for early evening days. You and your guide will then travel to the stream and typically fish for 4 hours before heading back home. To maximize time on the water, half days are spent on one stream. Snacks and beverages are provided.

    • Gear: waders, boots, fly rods, reels and flies. (Guests are welcome to bring and use any of their own gear if they would like)

    • Transportation from the Twin Cities to and from the river (full day trips only)

    • Lunch, Snacks, Beverages

  • While we provide almost everything you’ll need to have a wonderful day on the river, there are a few suggested items you’ll need to provide for yourself:

    • Sunscreen

    • Bug Spray

    • Hat

    • Comfortable clothes, appropriate for the weather

    • Socks and light pants for under waders

    • Valid Wisconsin fishing license (purchase here)

  • Full Day: $450 (1-2 people)

    Half Day: $300 (1-2 people)

    Pre Trip Lessons: $50/Hr (1-3 people)

    Groups of three or more contact for pricing.

    *$100 deposit required on all bookings. Fully refundable if cancelled within seven days of scheduled trip

Ready to Fish?

Fish + Stay

Fish more, explore more! The Driftless area is a wonderful place to spend an extended weekend. We offer multiple day fishing trips with lodging at our stream side partner Margo Lola. Contact us for details.