01.12.21

Availability - Ruby Springs Lodge, Montana

By Max Salzburg

How better to complement a river named for a jewel than by building a lodge along its bank that is itself a gem? Ruby Springs Lodge is without question one of the West’s most elegant and understated facilities. Located on ...

01.11.21

Expert Q & A - Erfalik Lodge, Greenland

Max Salzburg

It has taken considerable time and effort to finally bring forward a comfortable full-service lodge in the remote wilderness of Greenland. Now, with the opening of Erfalik Lodge, guests can enjoy Greenland’s most productive Arctic char fishing without having to ...

01.06.21

Hosted Trip - Colombia Afloat with Jon Covich - 2 Spots Remain

By Max Salzburg

You are invited to join Fly Water Travel's Jon Covich in beautiful Colombia to experience a new and exciting Peacock Bass destination. Colombia is now on the move as a tourist destination, and Medellin is bustling, safe, and very interesting. ...

01.06.21

Prime Availability - Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Idaho

By Riley Nelson

The most prolific and unspoiled west slope cutthroat trout fishery in the world, the Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River offers what many consider the finest multi-day wilderness float trip in America. The best fishing on the river is late ...

01.06.21

Availability - EPIC Alaska Wilderness Safari

By Max Salzburg

You would think that in a state as large and wild as Alaska that finding a truly remote, ultra-scenic location absent of competing anglers would be easy. The fact of the matter is that such places remain rather rare and ...

01.06.21

Spring Availability - Owyhee River, Oregon

By Andy Archer

Tucked away in eastern Oregon, not far from Boise, Idaho, Oregon’s finest trophy brown trout river flows discreetly through desert rim rock and sage. It is a relatively small river but its honey-colored browns are anything but small, averaging 16 ...

01.06.21

Availability - The Other Steelhead, Alaska

By Max Salzburg

Below you will see the 2021 available dates for the large lake run rainbow trout of Alaska. These are two of our favorite lodges and both located on prime waters for targeting these trophy trout. Both lodges have great knowledge ...

01.06.21

Availability - Skeena River Lodge

By Max Salzburg

Fly Water Travel has had a long love affair with the wild steelhead bearing rivers of the remarkable Skeena River watershed. The magic of this region is hard to describe if you have not been and hard to forget once ...

01.05.21

Expert Q&A - Eleven Experience Andros Mothership

By Max Salzburg

The Eleven Experience Mothership is a 74’ Hatteras motor yacht designed to be the ultimate base from which to explore the most remote and productive water on Andros. The vessel features three staterooms, ample living space and provides a comfortable ...

12.01.21

Giant Jungle Tarpon

By Brian Gies

There is no doubt that tarpon are the saltwater gamefish by which all others are measured. From juveniles to 200-plus pound monsters they all elicit a powerful response from anglers and have caused many to go off the proverbial deep ...

12.30.20

2021 King Salmon Availability - Togiak Wilderness Spey

By Jesse Robbins

The mighty king salmon may just be the baddest freshwater fish one can tangle with. Combine the short season, specialized tackle, their overall size, tenacity and the nearly unpredictable nature of these beasts, and it becomes clear that you will ...

12.30.20

By Andy Archer

Due to cancellations, the following prime dates just became available with Scott O'Donnell on the Northern Oregon Coast. Don't miss out on the opportunity to reserve dates that are typically spoken-for a year in advance.

12.30.20

2021 Steelhead Availability - Nass Base Camp

By Jesse Robbins

Fly Water Travel has had a long love affair with the wild steelhead bearing rivers of the remarkable Skeena River watershed. The magic of this region is hard to describe if you have not been and hard to forget once ...

12.29.20

Photo Essay - Kangia River Lodge

By Max Salzburg

Known for its large runs of Arctic char, the Kangia River is one of the gems of Greenland's west coast. For the adventurous angler, a trip to the remote and beautiful country of Greenland should be near the top of ...

12.28.20

Hosted Trip: Colombia Afloat with Jon Covich - 2 Spots Left

By Max Salzburg

You are invited to join Fly Water Travel's Jon Covich in beautiful Colombia to experience a new and exciting Peacock Bass destination. Colombia is now on the move as a tourist destination, and Medellin is bustling, safe, and very interesting. ...

12.23.20

Saving Steamboat

By Jesse Robbins

The historic Steamboat Inn, located on the banks of the famed North Umpqua River, was in the middle of the Archie Creek Fire that started on September 8th, 2020. The devastation from this mega fire to the area is astounding. ...

12.21.20

Local Wildfire Relief Funds

By Jesse Robbins

For many of us in the American West, an additional challenge to the year was the terrible wildfire season. In September, our hometown and neighboring communities were struck by the Almeda Fire, leaving thousands without businesses or homes. Fires on ...

12.21.20

Conservation Organizations We Admire & Support

By Jesse Robbins

As traveling anglers, we understand well that a great fishing trip is the culmination of many variables. While the number or size of fish caught often isn’t nearly as memorable as the people we shared the moment with, it is ...

12.16.20

Discount Trip - Elfin Cove Resort

By David Kalinowski

Elfin Cove Resort sits on the remote northwest side of Chichagof Island in the one of the wildest and most lightly traveled regions of Southeast Alaska. The lodge is primarily a saltwater destination focusing on conventional fishing for halibut, five ...

12.16.20

2021 Availability - Big Ku Lodge

By Jesse Robbins

Located in the heart of the greater Katmai-Iliamna region, Big Ku Lodge is arguably Alaska’s most unique and strategically located trophy rainbow camp. Perched on a bluff overlooking the outlet of Kukaklek Lake, Big Ku guests enjoy easy walking access ...

12.16.20

2021 Availability - Healing Waters Lodge

By Jesse Robbins

Healing Waters Lodge is in many ways the classic Montana fly fishing lodge. Located 1.5 hours from Bozeman in the heart of the Ruby River Valley, the lodge overlooks its own private pond where guests can enjoy an evening ...

12.16.20

The Kayapo People of Brazil Need Our Support

By Jesse Robbins

Anglers familiar with destinations in Brazil like Kendjam and Xingu know that the Kayapo people are the ones who safeguard these regions. These incredibly beautiful and fragile rivers and ecosystems depend on Kayapo control of access to these rivers by ...

12.16.20

2021 Availability - Silver Seekers

By Jesse Robbins

For anglers looking for short stays, great accommodations and most importantly, the ability to fly into the Upper Copper River with an expert guide, this is the program. Head guide and lodge owner Jim Britton is a second-generation steelhead guide ...

12.16.20

The Ultimate Saltwater Season

By Jesse Robbins

Originally presented to the Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club, this video offers a month-by-month look at the world's best saltwater locations, at the best time of the year. Fly Water Travel's Saltwater Destination Manager Dylan Rose discusses 12 different saltwater ...

12.16.20

Winter Steelhead Availability - Lower Rogue Pioneer Ranch

By Jesse Robbins

For spey anglers keen to get off the beaten path in search of hot, bright winter steelhead, consider James and Kait Sampsel's wonderful new program in Agness, Oregon. Agness is not a place that one stumbles upon but rather a ...

12.16.20

By Riley Nelson

The PRO Outfitters Kid’s Camp is designed to be a fun, engaging summer camp for kids 11 to 18. Their goal is to give kids the ability to pick up a fly rod with enthusiasm and to leave them feeling ...

12.09.20

2021 Discounted Rates at Ruby Springs Lodge

By Riley Nelson

The Ruby River is well known for its clear water, the ease in which it can be waded, and the surprisingly strong trout that call it home. With cabins so close you can cast from the deck and incredibly high-end ...

12.09.20

Saltwater Grand Slam Trips

By Max Salzburg

In saltwater fly fishing, the Grand Slam is defined as catching a bonefish, tarpon, and permit in one calendar day. It is one of the greatest achievements in our sport. It takes luck and skill to pull off a Grand ...

12.09.20

Give the Gift of Fly Water Travel This Holiday Season

By Andy Archer

Is there a better gift than a fly fishing trip? Purchase a Fly Water Travel gift certificate this holiday season for a specific trip or for a specified dollar amount to be applied to any trip in our catalog. We ...

12.02.20

Discount Pricing - Grand Slam Lodge, Mexico

By Andy Archer

Grand Slam Lodge is offering special discounted pricing on trips between now and February 2021. Rates for different package lengths are below. Please call for specific dates and availability! Located 90 miles south of Cancun, Mexico near the small lobstering ...

12.09.20

Video: Skeena River Lodge

By Max Salzburg

Our friends at Sage recently posted this great video about Jeroen Wohe and the Skeena River Lodge as part of their "2020 Swing Season". Jeroen Wohe was born in the Netherlands and got his start guiding Atlantic salmon fishermen on ...

12.09.20

King Salmon Availability - Hoodoo's Sandy River Lodge

By David Kalinowski

On the lower end of the Alaskan Peninsula's remote and prolific Sandy River there is a remote lodge catering to serious king salmon anglers. Hoodoo's Sandy River Lodge is situated about seven miles from the Bering Sea where kings enter ...

12.09.20

Podcast: Fly Fishing Christmas Island with Super Host Rob Ramsay by The Reno Fly Shop

By Max Salzburg

Join Jim Litchfield of the Reno Fly Shop for a conversation with Christmas Island Super Host Rob Ramsay. Rob has been traveling to Christmas Island since the '90s and has been hosting groups there for over 15 years. There are ...

12.02.20

Patagonia Travel Update

By Jesse Robbins

After more than eight months of strict international travel restrictions in Chile and Argentina, we are encouraged by recent official announcements of the gradual reopening of borders, which will hopefully enable parts of Patagonia to be a viable fishing option ...

12.02.20

Air Greenland Schedule Released for 2021

Max Salzburg

We are excited to announce that Air Greenland has released their 2021 flight schedules. This means that guests to Camp North, Erfalik Lodge, and Kangia River Lodge will be able to travel from Copenhagen to Sisimuit and Maniitsoq for the ...

12.02.20

Video: Rogue River Colors

By Andy Archer

Our friends Kait and James Sampsel of Humble Heron Fly Fishing recently posted a video edit of their summer steelhead season on the Rogue River. Enjoy! The Sampsels offer two different programs on the Rogue River, along with day trips ...

11.02.20

Umpqua Basin Winter Steelhead Day Trips with Dillon Renton

By Andy Archer

Oregon's Umpqua Basin offers the fly angler the ability to take advantage of a large range of water conditions as well as both swinging and nymphing tactics. From January through March, one of the largest runs of wild winter steelhead ...

12.02.20

Copal Tree Lodge - Holiday Discount

By Jesse Robbins

When we think of dedicated permit destinations that truly "have it all," it's hard to come up with another location that combines all of the elements like Copal Tree Lodge. Featuring gorgeous accommodations, exquisite farm-to-table dining, a productive and ...

12.02.20

Rapids Camp Lodge - August Availability

By David Kalinowski

When August arrives in Alaska, the king and chum salmon are gone, but the sockeyes start spawning. This is a major event in Alaska, as it puts the rainbow trout on the feed, in a big way. Anglers can have ...

12.02.20

Trophy Trout Dates - Igiugig Lodge

By Jesse Robbins

Located at the outflow of Lake Iliamna and the head of the Kvichak River, Igiugig Lodge provides easy access to some of the most powerful wild rainbow trout found anywhere in the world. Owner, pilot, and guide Brad Waitman has ...

11.30.20

Winter Steelhead Availability - Northern Oregon Coast with Scott O'Donnell

By Jesse Robbins

From January through April, the rivers surrounding the greater Tillamook Bay region on the Northern Oregon coast transform into some of the most productive and seductive winter steelhead rivers in North America. Structurally they are a swing fisherman’s paradise and ...

11.25.20

Thanksgiving, 2020: What We're Thankful For

By Jesse Robbins

As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the unprecedented events that have transpired since early March. Suffice to say, it has been a time of challenge, uncertainty, and hardship for everyone. Yet, throughout this time, we have found optimism ...

11.24.20

Fly Water's Ken Morrish Named Wild Salmon Center Ambassador

By Jesse Robbins

Fly Water Travel's own Ken Morrish was recently named an Ambassador for the Wild Salmon Center. The Center's Ambassador Program is a dream team of people who bridge the gap, every day, between outdoor adventure and heart-felt conservation.

11.18.20

Major Obstacle Cleared for Klamath River Dam Removals

By Jesse Robbins

PacifiCorp and Warren Buffet have agreed to the full terms of dam removal on the Klamath River, thus clearing a major obstacle in the long, concerted effort to restore one of California’s largest watersheds. This monumental decision validates decades of ...

11.18.20

2021 Rockies Trips with Flexible Policies

By Riley Nelson

With limited international travel and a great need for a peaceful day of fishing, 2020 ended up being the year of the Rockies. Lodges filled up quickly with anglers looking for some close-to-home fishing, and many of those anglers rebooked ...

11.17.20

Introducing the New Skeena River Lodge

By Jesse Robbins

While 2020 was rather lacking in good news, one great thing that happened was the re-creation of British Columbia's Skeena River Lodge. Longtime owner and head guide Jeroen Wohe sold his rods days to Marcel Schneider, who owned the most ...

11.19.20

Eleven Experience - New Orleans Redfish Mothership - December Availability

By Jesse Robbins

Rare prime-time availability has just opened up for one of the most up-and-coming destinations in our catalog. Target bull redfish in the Louisiana marsh this December with a full-boat buyout of the Eleven Experience Outpost mothership.

11.11.20

Eastern Oregon Steelhead & Trout Tour by Ken Morrish

By Ken Morrish

Silver linings are everywhere and for me personally, one of the more brilliant ones created by the pandemic was the ability to once again extensively tour my home state in late October. For the past 21 years, this has been ...

11.09.20

Hosted Trip: Fly Water Slovenia with Max Salzburg

By Max Salzburg

You are invited to join Fly Water Travel's Max Salzburg to the remarkable country of Slovenia to experience one of the best destinations in Europe to chase trout on the fly. The tiny nation of Slovenia - which borders Croatia, ...

11.04.20

2021 Alaska King Salmon Availbility

By Jesse Robbins

The mighty king salmon may just be the baddest freshwater fish one can tangle with. Combine the short season, specialized tackle, their overall size, tenacity and the nearly unpredictable nature of these beasts, and it becomes clear that you will ...

11.03.20

Bolivian National Parks to Open for Tourism

By Max Salzburg

We are excited to announce that the Bolivian Environment Ministry and National Service of Protected Areas have now authorized the opening of the country's National Parks for tourism. This means that the Tsimane and Yuracare programs will be open to ...

11.03.20

Closer to Home - Saltwater Day Trip Opportunities

By Jesse Robbins

We're excited to offer these highly in-demand day trip opportunities with Eleven Experience's head guide, Captain Paul Ray. Paul offers multiple programs as he traverses between three locations every season, targeting redfish, tarpon, and snook. I had the good fortune ...

11.02.20

Isla del Sabalo - The Yucatan's Final Tarpon Frontier

By Dylan Rose

The pre-dawn light was dreary and gray. A humid fog stuck to our lungs and coated our skin. We sipped coffee and eyeballed the interminable cloud layer that would certainly make seeing fish impossible. Our prospects were bleak. When Isla ...