Jackson Hole Fly Fishing Guides

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Meet Our Professional and Experienced Guides

Our guides are focused on crafting your Jackson Hole fishing experience into the best part of your vacation while shaping your trip to your skills and desires.

Book with us now and your guide will be professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. You’ll never feel out of place, uncomfortable, or underqualified on a trip with Grand Teton Fly Fishing. Our staff has about 200 years of combined guiding experience, and some have guided in Jackson Hole for more than 20 years!

Every guide takes trips regularly to ensure up-to-date knowledge of fishing hot spots, expert oarsmanship to get you down the river safely, and a high level of angling prowess to pass on to you, even if you’re a seasoned fisherman.

Best Guide Service Ever

Fishing with Alex and Chris these last two days has been the experience of a lifetime. My dad and I were both beginner fly fishermen and the guides were extremely patient and excellent instructors. I am leaving this trip feeling much more confident in my fly fishing abilities and I am so excited to take what I have learned and apply it to rivers back home.

– Mitchell B

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Two smiling anglers hold up a caught trout while seated in a drift boat on a calm, forest-lined river.

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Bruce James

Office/Staff Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Specialty: Bruce is the foundation to our operation, has been for nearly 50 yrs! You won’t find a kinder soul to help you plan your JH vacation.

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Scott Smith

Owner/Partner and Full-Time Guide

Woodstock, GA

Specialty: Loves to share any fishing adventure with folks from all over the world. Considers fly fishing to be one of the greatest achievements any human can pursue.

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Mark Fuller

Owner/Partner and Part-Time Guide

Morristown, NJ

Specialty: Let’s be honest, you will not find a cleaner truck or boat in a tri-state area. Mark loves teaching and sharing our resources as often as he can.

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Josh Gallivan

Jackson, WY

Specialty: Josh has an adventurous nature, infectious love for fly fishing and an incredible teaching talent that keeps you coming back and seeking out new experiences, near or far!

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Chris Brylinski

Marilla, NY

Specialty: Chris has a deep wealth of knowledge and experience that he loves sharing with our guests. He has a humbleness that is calming, a strong sense for nature and a passion to be outdoors, hunting, fishing or snowmobiling with his family.

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Ben Brennan

Lakewood, CO

Specialty: Ben has a instinct to find our fish and often knows exactly what will get the job done… Picks the right fly every time!

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John Irby

Atlanta, GA

Specialty: Johnny has a deep knowledge of the region, its wildlife and our coldwater fisheries. A super fun guide to spend any day with.

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Alex Weston

Boise, ID

Specialty: A year round professional guide in skiing and fly fishing, wine maker and world traveler. Loves big foam!

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Pat Harrington

Jackson, WY

Specialty: A true local with an instinct to find our Snake River trout. Loves to hunt the big ones, are you ready?

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Brian Horn

Jackson, WY

Specialty: A passion to hunt big fish even if it means catching less. Brian has been around and you instantly know you are in capable hands.

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Walt Moore

Gainesville, GA

Specialty: Cares about everyone having the best day possible. Enjoys turning guests onto the sport of fly fishing in one of the country’s most beautiful places.

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Sawyer Finley

Ft. Collins, CO

Specialty: Has a strong connection to the aquatic environment and conservation. Loves being out there and teaching.

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Luke Philkill

Jackson, WY

Specialty: Has a talent for teaching fly fishing and a passion to be in the outdoors year round.

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Ian Ford

South Woodstock, VT

Specialty: Probably the best laid back and positive attitude on our staff, loves to teach and share our valley.

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Matt Frevele

Cooperstown, NY

Specialty: Cares about you having a good day and loves to dig deep into the craft of fly fishing.

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Tim Smith

Hamden, CT

Specialty: Loves teaching and sharing outdoor adventures, from skiing to Ranch Life and fly fishing.

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Tom Montgomery- Seasonal

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

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Full Day Float Trips

A scenic river, voracious fish, a fly rod, and you

Want to escape for a full day of fishing while floating some of the most beautiful rivers in America? You won’t find a better guided trip in Jackson Hole. Our guides are well known for ensuring you’ve had your fill of fly fishing before your magical day comes to a close.

Full Day Float Details

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“Short Day” Float Trips

Iconic rivers and premier fishing when you can’t spare a full day

Need to be back in town in time for dinner or a flight? Fishing in Jackson Hole doesn’t have to be a sun-up to-sundown experience. With our signature “short-day” experience, we’ll tailor your trip to your timing needs while still offering you plenty of the best fishing in Jackson Hole.

Short Day Float Details

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Walk & Wade Trips

Feel the river flow and angle for trophy fish rising around you

Prefer to become part of the landscape as you fish? Wading will open you up to the full angling experience, allowing you to hunt for the perfect hole and reel in a targeted prize fish. A great choice if you want to learn the most about fly fishing.

Walk & Wade Trip Details