Vermont Fly Fishing Trips and Instruction

We have been guiding people who love to fish and instructing beginners since 1996. Our goal is simple: we want our guests to discover and enjoy the same satisfaction and pleasure fishing brings to us. We know the rivers, streams and lakes of beautiful central and southern Vermont where, with our guidance, guests find a rewarding fishing adventure.

The inevitable fish stories consistently reveal that our guests learn something about fish and their habitat, or just an increased awareness and comfort of being stream side. Blue Ridge Outfitters is endorsed by ORVIS and has the knowledge to assist you with your interest in fishing. Whether you are beginner or an avid angler, our goal is to provide the kind of adventure that will make you say it was the best fishing trip you ever had.

Vermont Fly Fishing Trips and Instruction - Fishing Trips

GENERAL: Fly fishing for trout.

TYPE OF TRIPS OFFERED: Wade or drift.

FISHING LOCATIONS: White River, New Haven River, Otter Creek, Battenkill River, Mountain Streams and Ponds.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED: We provide all top quality Orvis equipment. No charge for terminal tackle.

GAME FISH AVAILABLE: Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout.


Instruction

Instruction on our private stocked pond or streamside.

We take pride in beginners catching fish after only several hours of instruction.


Transportation

Airport: Albany, NY (90 minutes); Burlington, VT (90 minutes); Rutland, VT (Local); Manchester NH (2 Hrs).

Local: Lodging pickup available for Killington, Manchester, Rutland, Woodstock, and Middlebury regions in Vermont.

Where client is met:
-Lodging pickups (see "Local" above).
-Orvis Store in Manchester.
-Prearranged meeting spots.

Located minutes from many of the state's finer Inns, B&Bs and Hotels. Call for recommendations.

SEASON: April 20th through September 30th.

AVERAGE SEASONAL FISHING CONDITIONS:
-High water fishing conditions until May 1.
- Dry fly fishing productive May through October.

MAJOR HATCHES:
April Blue Quills, Hendricksons
May Hendricksons, Tan and Green Caddis
June Sulphurs, Caddis, Spinners
July Sulphurs, Cream Variant, Gray Fox
August Hexagenia, Potamanthus, Ginger Caddis, Tricos, Ants
September Caddis, Tricos, Isonychia
October Isonychia, Caddis

DAILY FISHING HOURS: Guide's recommendation should dictate days fishing schedule depending on date in season. Client has final say.

MEAL POLICY: Streamside lunches are usually kept simple to maximize fishing time. However client has final decision on lunch period, and menu.

Included in Price: Lunch with all full day guided or instructional outings. All Orvis equipment provided.

Deposit Policy:
-$100.00 deposit required on Full day outings.
-$50.00 deposit for 1/2 day .
-Deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to an outing at a later date.

Fully insured and bonded guide.