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Capt. Patrick Mackenzie
Founder of MacKenzie On The Fly, Capt. Patrick specializes in fly fishing for striped bass throughout San Francisco Bay and the Napa River system. His trips focus on tides, structure, and presentation — helping anglers connect with one of Northern California's most exciting saltwater fisheries.
mackenzieonthefly.comCapt. Gregg Holland
A lifelong San Francisco Bay waterman, Capt. Gregg has spent more than four decades fishing its tidal flats, marshes, and channels. Through Feather Dog Outfitters, he guides fly and light-tackle anglers for striped bass, halibut, and other Bay species.
featherdogoutfitters.comJose Rubio
With years of experience fishing Northern California, Jose brings a calm, thoughtful approach to guiding. From striped bass in the Bay to trout on Putah Creek, he enjoys helping anglers build confidence while exploring some of the region's most productive waters.
George Revel
George focuses exclusively on fly fishing the surf at Ocean Beach. Owner of Lost Coast Outfitters and editor of California Fly Fisher, he has spent years exploring the rhythms of tides, structure, and migratory striped bass along San Francisco's coastline.
Max Garrison
Born and raised in Marin, Max has been guiding since 2020. He leads fly fishing trips across San Francisco Bay and the North Bay targeting striped bass, halibut, surf perch, and other coastal species, along with local freshwater trips for largemouth, smallmouth, and bluegill.
garrisonfishing.comJohnny Feaster
A veteran Northern California guide, Johnny focuses on trout and steelhead across the region's rivers and lakes. Years on the water have given him a deep understanding of seasonal hatches, fish behavior, and effective presentation.
feasterfishing.comRobert George
Based in Napa Valley, Robert guides fly anglers on Putah Creek and Lake Berryessa in pursuit of wild trout. His trips focus on technical tailwater fishing, dialing in precise presentations, and helping anglers read subtle water.
thebendcoflyfishing.comClayton Ono
Clayton grew up in Vacaville just minutes from Putah Creek and has spent his life exploring it. Guiding the creek since 2020, he specializes in targeting Putah's big wild trout and knows every run, seam, and bend of this technical tailwater.
Happy Nguyen
Based in Sacramento, Happy Nguyen founded Goodwater Fly Fishing around a simple belief: a great day on the water is about more than just catching fish. His trips are shaped around the individual angler — their goals, their pace, and how they learn best.
goodwaterflyfishing.comCapt. Bryce Tedford
Capt. Bryce spends much of his season guiding the Delta for striped bass, largemouth, and smallmouth bass. His trips focus on dialing in presentations around current breaks, structure, and bait movement to consistently find aggressive Delta fish.
brycetedfordflyfishing.comMike Costello
A longtime Delta guide, Mike has spent decades exploring the backwaters, sloughs, and tidal flats of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. His trips target striped bass and other warm-water species with deep local knowledge and a relaxed, fish-focused approach.
captainmikecostello.comToby Uppinghouse
As the owner of Edgewater Outfitters, Toby guides anglers across Northern California's diverse fisheries — from striped bass on the Delta to trout and steelhead on the region's legendary rivers.
edgewateroutfitters.comAaron Gabriel
Raised just outside of Redding, Aaron grew up hunting and fishing the region's backcountry waters and has been guiding since 2004. His trips blend patience, instruction, and a deep understanding of wildlife and water. Aaron has guided throughout the West as well as Alaska, Argentina, Honduras, and Baja.
harvestwild.comDave Neal
A lifelong Northern California outdoorsman and owner of Reel Adventures Guide Service in Redding, Dave focuses on wild trout and steelhead. Known for his patient instruction and easygoing approach, Dave emphasizes learning, conservation, and creating memorable days on the river.
reeladventuresguideservice.comJason Lozano
Jason discovered fly fishing at an early age exploring the rivers of Northern California's Sierra foothills. He began guiding at just 18 on Putah Creek and returned after a decade representing leading fly-fishing brands with the same passion for teaching and storytelling.
530outfitters.comJohn Fochetti
A dedicated fly angler for over two decades, John developed his skills chasing steelhead on the Trinity River and wild trout throughout Northern California. After working with Orvis as a fly-fishing instructor and guiding at Clearwater Lodge, he brings a calm, patient teaching style to every trip.
johnfochettiflyfishing.comAnthony Carruesco
Anthony's fly-fishing journey has taken him from the foothills of California's Gold Country to the wild rivers of Alaska and back home to Northern California. Along the way he built a reputation for his enthusiasm, leadership, and ability to create unforgettable days on the water.
acflyfishing.comBen Thompson
Born and raised in Northern California, Ben Thompson grew up chasing bass and bluegill on farm ponds before discovering fly fishing as a teenager. Now a full-time guide on the Lower Feather, Lower Sacramento, and Lower Yuba, he brings strong work ethic and genuine passion for putting clients on fish. Holds a US Coast Guard captain's license.
benthompsonoutdoors.comCapt. Hogan Brown
Capt. Hogan Brown grew up on the Lower Yuba River chasing fish with imitations of the bugs he collected as a kid. Now based in Chico, he is one of Northern California's most versatile guides, working the Lower Yuba, Feather, and Lower Sacramento for trout, steelhead, striped bass, shad, carp, and bass. Co-founder of the California Bass Union.
hgbflyfishing.comChuck Ragan
Chuck Ragan grew up chasing fish across the bayous of Louisiana, the Gulf Coast of Florida, and the rivers of Texas and Tennessee. Best known as the frontman of Hot Water Music, he spent years touring the world with rods in tow before settling in Grass Valley. Now a USCG-licensed captain guiding the Sacramento Valley rivers, the Delta, and foothill lakes.
crflyfishing.comJoe Garza
Born and raised among the lakes and rivers of Northern California, Joe Garza has been fly fishing since age four and guiding for over 20 years. He launched J.A.G. Fly Fishing out of Chico after building a nationally recognized youth program. Known for his patience and tailored teaching style.
jagflyfishing.comTom Mahan
Swinging flies for steelhead, kings, and big trout in moving water is what Thomas Mahan does — and has done for over 30 years. Based in upper Northern California, he guides through SwingWater Fly Fishing with a focus on two-handed fishing and has helped pioneer trout spey programs across the region.
swingwaterflyfishing.comSammy MacDonnell
Sam MacDonnell was discovered at age ten on the Russian River — alone in the dark, swinging flies for chinook before school. Mentored by Jason Lozano, he was wading California and Oregon's toughest steelhead rivers as a teenager and guiding in Alaska by 22. He follows the fish with the seasons year round.
530outfitters.comAndrew Rossow
Andrew Rossow grew up in Redding and picked up his first fly rod in sixth grade. Now based in Trinity County with wilderness in his backyard, Andrew specializes in spey fishing for steelhead and brings a deep knowledge of the local fishery and a relentlessly positive attitude to every day on the water.
Riley Renick
Riley Renick is the owner and lead guide of Wild Waters Fly Fishing, recognized as the 2018 Orvis Outfitter of the Year. Operating out of the Mount Shasta area, Riley guides the McCloud, Upper and Lower Sacramento, Smith, Chetco, and Rogue rivers for wild trout, steelhead, and salmon across all seasons.
wildwatersflyfishing.comBucko Theriot
Bucko Theriot grew up in Newport Beach but spent his formative years making the long drive north to Castella on the Upper Sacramento — a stretch of water that eventually pulled him away from Southern California for good. After moving to Dunsmuir in 2009, he trained at Clearwater Lodge Guide School and co-founded 530 Outfitters alongside Jason Lozano.
530outfitters.comDrew Griffith
A North Coast specialist, Drew guides coastal steelhead on the Smith, Klamath, and Trinity Rivers. His deep knowledge of these legendary NorCal fisheries and attention to presentation make him a top choice for anglers chasing winter and spring steelhead.
fineandfar.comMatt Heron
Matt Heron grew up fly fishing the Adirondacks before earning degrees in Aquaculture, Aquatic Science, and Outdoor Education. A Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor since 2006, he has fished and guided across the globe and runs a fly fishing school on the Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
mattheronflyfishing.comMatt Koles
Matt "Gilligan" Koles is the Truckee River's most sought-after guide, with over three decades on its waters. A nationally recognized fly tier and pioneer of tight-line nymphing, Gilligan's deep knowledge of the Truckee and genuine passion for putting clients on fish makes for days on the water that are hard to forget.
gilligansguideservice.comDan LeCount
Dan LeCount grew up near Half Moon Bay and started fly fishing at 11 on annual Sierra trips — a fourth-generation angler from a long line of teachers. A commercial fly tyer, rod builder, published author, and photographer, Dan tailors every guided trip to the angler in front of him.
danlecountflyfishing.comFred Rowe
Fred guides the iconic Eastern Sierra fisheries — the Upper and Lower Owens River and Hot Creek — targeting wild rainbow and brown trout in some of California's most scenic high-desert waters. His local knowledge and precise presentation skills are unmatched on these technically demanding rivers.
sierrabrightdot.comJarett Coons
Jarett Coons was born in Bishop, CA and has been fishing the Eastern Sierra since he could swing a rod. In addition to pursuing 5 types of trout he also guides for large and smallmouth bass as well as golden carp. Owner/operator of Sierra Mountain Trout Guide Service and board member for the Crowley Fish Foundation.
sierramountaintroutguideservice.comCory Godell
Cory specializes in guiding the legendary Deschutes River in Oregon, known for its prolific hatches and hard-fighting wild redsides. His deep expertise on the river's rhythms, hatches, and character makes every trip productive and memorable.
deschutesriveranglers.comColby Olson
Colby guides around Oregon for smallmouth, steelhead, and trout. His versatile float and wade approach across multiple Oregon fisheries makes him a strong choice for anglers exploring the Pacific Northwest.
fishsmarter.netEric Leininger
Eric is a deeply experienced guide specializing in fly fishing for carp and smallmouth bass in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. He also chases tiger musky on the fly. A steelhead devotee, Eric guides the Oregon coast for winter steelhead and Grande Ronde River in the fall.
flyfishportland.comWill Myrick
Will came to Seattle from Florida's Gulf Coast over a decade ago and has since dedicated himself to exploring Washington's rivers and the Puget Sound. A year-round guide for salmon, steelhead, and trout, Will spends over 200 days a year on the water. He offers guided trips on Washington's Skagit, Olympic Peninsula, and Klickitat Rivers for steelhead and salmon, and targets trout on the Yakima River in summer.
Phil Croff
Phil guides Northern Michigan's wild trout streams and rivers, offering anglers access to some of the Midwest's finest fly fishing waters. Based in the Au Sable River watershed, Phil brings deep local knowledge and genuine passion to every day on the water.
croffcraft.comJim Davis
At The Hook Up Fly Shop, Jim delivers world-class fly fishing across Southeast Alaska — walk-and-wade trips on local streams and fly-out access to remote fisheries, targeting salmon and trout. In partnership with Family Air Tours, he reaches places most anglers never see, combining local knowledge, quality gear, and efficient access.
familyairtours.comJerrid Hixon
Based in Wasilla, Jerrid guides the premier Southcentral Alaska fisheries for rainbow trout, salmon, and steelhead. His knowledge of the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding waters makes every trip an authentic Alaskan fishing experience.
deadstick49.comAustin Stephens
Austin guides the Kenai River in Alaska, targeting trophy rainbow trout and king salmon in one of the world's most productive fly fishing destinations. His enthusiasm and local expertise ensure an unforgettable experience on Alaska's most famous river.
Ron Begnaud
Captain Ron Begnaud runs Red Chaser Guide Service, specializing in sight fishing for redfish on the fly throughout the coastal marshes and bayous of Louisiana. His intimate knowledge of these tidal flats consistently puts clients on trophy reds.
redchaser.comScott Bryant
Captain Scott Bryant guides Louisiana's coastal marshes for redfish and other inshore species on the fly. With years of local knowledge and a passion for sight fishing, Scott delivers an authentic Southern saltwater fly fishing experience.
captainscottbryant.comDerek Hutton
Derek guides the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge, and Alleghany Mountain streams of Virginia, targeting wild brook trout and smallmouth bass in some of the East's most beautiful Appalachian waters. His deep knowledge of these historic fisheries makes for extraordinary days in the mountains.
huttonfly.comRob Kramarz
Rob runs Chaos Theory Charters in the Florida Keys, specializing in sight fishing for bonefish, permit, and tarpon — the Holy Trinity of saltwater fly fishing. His expertise on the flats provides anglers with access to some of the world's most coveted fishing destinations.
Aaron Snell
Captain Aaron Snell guides the Florida Keys flats for bonefish, permit, and tarpon, providing expert instruction and access to world-class saltwater fly fishing. His patient, skilled approach makes him an excellent guide for anglers at any level.
Open 6 Days a Week
LCO is open from Monday through Sat from 10am-6pm.
Where To park
We have two parking spaces blocked off in front of the shop for quick visits. There is a 'no-parking' construction sign, but it is blocked off for Lost Coast Outfitters customers. There is also a small driveway that you may block. Otherwise, there are three garages close to the shop with similar rates. Street parking is available but limited:
