Jack Trout, owner and guide, started fishing Northern California streams and rivers as a youngster, with his father, a fishing guide on the Feather River in the little town of Portola, California.

For over 16 years Jack has guided and outfitted in the Mt Shasta area and as far away places as Chile, Argentina and Belize. He has been featured on Fly fishing shows such as ESPN, Outdoor Life Network, Fine Living Network and PBS, as well as written about in the San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury. Jack can be heard by thousands on the Fishing Report Show weekly out of San Francisco on KNBR 680 AM (the sports leader)! His passions are people and teaching fly fishing. He is an expert oarsmen and is a certified class 4 rafting guide as well. Jack has fly fished all over the world in 23 countries. On many of these trips Jack was the client, scrutinizing his guides to determine what he liked and disliked about each one, giving him the opportunity to develop and offer one of the best client-oriented guide services available. Jack is always enthusiastic with his clients and is very good at listening to and answering questions. He willingly shares his knowledge and is always empathetic to individual needs. For the novice, veteran, or something in between, Jack's keen sense and intuitive nature provide a customized experience. Jack knows the holes that hold the quality wild trout our local waters are so famous for as well as in other countries. Jack is famous for always finding the best possible guides in the industry to work with.

Jack Trout is always a strong supporter of stream protection.

You're in for a Real Adventure!

"My Guides and I will take you to secluded, pristine fishing spots so extremely beautiful, you'll want to return again and again." -JT

 

Email me at: info@jacktrout.com

 


Aaron Grabiel ~Aaron is a resident of the Redding area and has enjoyed fishing and guiding the Lower Sacramento River for years. He also guides the McCloud, Klamath, Upper Sac and Trinity Rivers. Aaron's enthusiasm matched with his knowledge of North State rivers makes him a leader among guides. Aaron is looking forward to being your next fly fishing guide!
Aaron Martin ~ Aaron hails from Prince Edward Island on the East Coast of Canada. He has a degree in Fisheries Biology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Aaron aka 'Fishbone' moved out west almost 10 years ago and continued his work and search for fish. Aaron moved to Northern California (Redding area) to work as a fisheries biologist for the Wild Trout Program with California Fish & Game. During that year Aaron became intimate with the incredible rivers and lakes that make Northern California a fisherman's paradise. In 2002, Aaron went to work on the Trinity River as a fisheries biologist for the Yurok Tribe. Since then, he has spent a huge amount of time both in the water (snorkeling) and on the water (floating) learning every nook and cranny of the Trinity and Klamath River Basin. Aaron's job is to know how fish think and live, he has a true 'fishy' sense and has spent countless days coaching fisherman and women on what they need to know. Steel heading on the Trinity/Klamath, or a whitewater trout fishing session on the Upper Sac in the spring are his specialties. He looks forward to sharing his passion for rivers and fish with anyone who is ready!
Eric Wiseman ~ Eric grew up on the Trinity River and caught his first steelhead there when he was 7 years old. His passion for Rivers, and the critters that call them home, led him to pursue and obtain a degree in Fisheries Biology from Humboldt State University. His profession has allowed him to work on theTrinity River, the Lower Sacramento River, and the Klamath River where he gained an intimate knowledge of each one. He enjoys passing along the wealth of information that he has learned to fellow anglers. His motto is "Wisefish- Fish smarter...not harder". No matter what the season or the conditions he can find the fish and has a great time doing it, Let his nearly 30 years of fishing experience work for you.
Matt Hill ~ Matt has been a Siskiyou County resident for over 15 years. He was the Director and Co-founder of the USDA Forest Service Mt. Shasta Avalanche center in the winters and the Lead climbing Ranger on Mt. Shasta during the summer during that time. His job was to help prevent climbing/avalanche accidents and help the county in search and rescue on Mt. Shasta. He is an avalanche instructor for the National Avalanche School and the College of the Siskiyous Avalanche Program. Currently Matt is working for Weed City Fire Department where he is pursuing a new career. Matt has been guiding either whitewater or flyfishing trips for over 15 years in his spare time. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area where he lives, and looks forward to sharing stories of his local adventures. His experience of guiding spans from the Middle Fork Salmon in Idaho, to the Grand Canyon, the Upper and Lower Sacramento, McCloud and Klamath Rivers.

Mike Hibbard - Mike grew up fly fishing the Trinity River, as a kid Mike would spend hours fishing and playing on it's shores and river banks. Little did he know that some day it would become his office. Mike has been guiding for 6 years and fly fishing for over 15, his area of expertise is on the Trinity, Lower Sacramento, Klamath and Upper Sacramento Rivers. You can always count on Mike being prepared, with an upbeat positive attitude, Mike has a passion for his guiding. Mike Hibbard runs his float trips in a beautiful Willie Boat!
Jim Roberts - Jim is a Mt Shasta resident that has been fly fishing for over 15 years, his love of fly fishing has taken Jim all over the United States and the world. Jim enjoys guiding fulltime when he isn't out fishing for himself. Jims area of expertise is on the McCloud, Upper Sacramento, Pit, Hat Creek, Lower Sacramento and Klamath Rivers. Jim has given many fly fishing seminars at the International Sportsmen Shows and is a true professional when it comes at instructing folks in fly fishing. Jim looks forward to guiding you on a successful adventure!
Aaron Greener ~ Grew up fishing far northern Idaho then later moved to California with his fly fishing father. Aaron has been fly fishing and enjoying the outdoors ever since his childhood and has developed a gift for teaching folks. Aaron specializes in in-line techniques for success, and guides drift boating out a new Fish Craft! Aaron looks forward to drifting and hooking up with you!
Pat Mahoney ~ Pat comes to us from Davis, California. Hešs been honing his skills as a guide for over eight years. He calls the Klamath, Trinity and especially the Lower Sac his home waters. Pat is ultimately prepared with his collection of hand-crafted flies, intimate knowledge of the water and his passion for fish. Enjoy your adventure in his new Clackacraft Drifter!
Jason Sinclair ~ Jason has lived and fly fished the North State for years, being a native of the area there isn't a rock unturned nor a river he's hasn't waded in search of fantastic opportunities for you. Whether it's the Klamath, Trinity, Upper Sacramento or his home river on the Lower Sacramento, Jason is looking forward to a successful outing every time out on the river.

 

 

 

 

 

 


California Department of Fish & Game License #1884
Bonded, Insured, USFS Use Permit - Shasta/Trinity Forest.


Jack Trout
Fly Fishing & Guide Service

P.O. Box 94
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-4540

Email: info@jacktrout.com





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