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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Trinity Lake is California's third largest reservoir, encompassing 145 miles of shoreline. With countless coves and fingers, the possibilities on the lake are endless. Being so large and so far away from any major population centers most days at the lake feel like you have the place all to yourself. I target the bass with the float n fly, an amazing technique that can be extremely productive in our clear mountain reservoirs. A technique that is great for beginning fly anglers, and seasoned fisherman alike. I also toss topwater flies and subsurface streamers throughout the year when the conditions allow for different fly presentations. The topwater eats can be spectacular!

The smallmouth bass in Trinity Lake are something that you have to see to believe. The size of the fish and the size of the population of smallies is staggering. We regularly catch smallies in the 3-4 lb range and some even larger than that! Once you hit the 3lb mark with these smallmouth they become a different animal. They are like a pit bull on the end of your line. Pulling your rod tip into the water making deep run after deep run. They never seem ready to come to the boat and are truly one of the hardest fighting bass around!

The lake also holds a robust population of (Northern strain) Largemouth bass. Some real monsters call Trinity Lake home and in the late spring and summer when the water temps increase they get real aggressive. With the warm water comes the topwater bite. These fish will crush your popper, sometimes coming all the way out of the water to smash your fly! Catching one of these trophy smallmouths or largemouth on a top water fly is something all fly anglers need to experience.

Then there's the trout... targeting creek inflows in the spring can produce some stunning rainbow trout, as well as having summertime opportunities to catch them when they are looking up. At times we catch trout while targeting the bass, and that's when the bycatch can become jackpot!

On Trinity Lake, we will fish out of my beautiful Ranger bass boat. We will fish multiple different spots each day sometimes moving around quite a bit giving you a chance to admire the scenery and wildlife along the way. We fish Trinity Lake year- round with the most productive months being February - October where we target Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow Trout.

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$400.00	$600.00
2 People	$400.00	$600.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Kaz W.

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Instructional

Quiet

Comfortable

Quality

Beginner Oriented

About Your Guide

Kaz W.

Independent Guide

As a California native Kaz has spent his adult life living on the North Coast and Trinity County. A lifelong fisherman and outdoorsman, his excitement for fishing is contagious and he prides himself on sharing that with his clients. With over 20 years of fishing experience, even working for a time as a deckhand on a commercial crab boat, Kaz’s passion for fishing shows through his strong work ethic on the water.

With fly rod in hand, his quest for chasing tail has taken him from Alaska to Panama and from Florida to the Hawaiian Islands. Always searching for a bend in the rod and something special and untouched. That something special happened to be in his own back yard, Trinity Lake, known for its giant smallmouth and largemouth bass. Kaz is a float n fly specialist and is the only fly fishing guide on Trinity Lake where he offers something truly unique.

With experience in still water nymphing for bass and trout, topwater fishing for bass, streamer fishing, floating dry flies, and nymphing for steelhead Kaz can put on the fish of your dreams. Not only will Kaz provide the instruction necessary for success on your guided trip, he will work with you, teach you new techniques, and make sure that you have the skills for continued success.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

60 lb Alaskan Halibut

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish Tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

60 lb Alaskan Halibut

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish Tacos

What’s your favorite band?

Grateful Dead

What’s your favorite movie?

The Big Lebowsky

What’s your favorite sports team?

Padres

What’s your drink of choice?

Beer

What was your last halloween costume?

Viking

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A fishing trip to the Seychelles. Please Santa? I have been a good boy.

How did you get started guiding?

After realizing I needed to share my passion for fly fishing and my love for putting other anglers on fish! There's just nothing better.

What makes you different from other guides?

I have a genuine passion for fly fishing and for sharing epic moments on the water with fellow anglers. I aim to create a fun, inclusive, educational fishing experience for anglers of all skill levels so we can catch fish and have a good time doing it!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Lewiston, California

Areas Fished

Trinity Lake

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ranger
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Ranger
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

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Techniques

Fly Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, camera, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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