About
One of Maine’s rising fly guides and a professional photographer of 14 years, Rowan brings a fresh energy and insight to the sport, crafting trip experiences with expert local insights, and emphasizing a deep understanding of the ecosystems and natural contexts of each river. Perfect for newcomers and small groups alike, he offers hands-on instruction in casting and water reading, map-based remote trip planning, trip and trophy photography, and guided wade trips in Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Whether you want to learn how to identify the honey holes on new waters, cast a new line, document a once in a lifetime trip, or just need a custom fly assortment for your next outing, Ro is your guide.
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Trips
Maine Heritage Pond Backcountry Single/Multi-Day
Venture deep into Maine’s backcountry with us on a 1–3 day guided fly fishing trip to some of the most remote, pristine waters in the Lower 48. Home to over 500 native and self-sustaining brook trout populations, Maine’s Heritage Ponds are legendary — and largely untouched.
These crystal-clear waters are hard to reach, rarely fished, and brimming with wild trout. We handle the logistics. You bring your sense of adventure. Whether you're casting dries at dusk or waking to loons echoing over still water, this is fly fishing at its purest.
Backpack in. Wade out. Cast into heritage.
Seasonality
May-Oct
Head of Tide Maine Sea Run Salters
Join us for a 2 or 6 hour guided fly fishing trip to Maine’s storied coastal rivers — where brook and brown trout meet the sea. Target elusive Salters at the heads of tide on iconic waters like the Mousam, Royal, and Presumpscot Rivers.
These wild, sea-run trout are aggressive, beautifully marked, and steeped in New England angling history. With the salt on the breeze and the tide on the move, you’ll cast into an under appreciated fishery that’s as dynamic as it is rare.
Seasonality
Oct-Dec
Multi-River Rangeley Salmon + Brookies
Wade into the cold spring waters of western Maine and fish for one of New England’s most iconic native species — the landlocked salmon. This guided trip is about early mornings, deliberate steps, and precise casts. It’s hands-on, attentive fishing that rewards patience and skill, set against the backdrop of uncut forests and clean, granite-lined rivers. No frills, just experienced guidance, wild fish, and the kind of clarity you only find knee-deep in a river.
Seasonality
Mar-Jun
Sep-Oct
Historic Grand Lake Stream Salmon Wade
Grand Lake Stream in Maine is a short, freestone fly-fishing-only river renowned since the mid-1800s for its wild landlocked salmon and brook trout. With strong regulations, including seasonal closures, bag limits, and dam‑buffer restrictions, it embodies a century of conservation-driven management. The community’s commitment, through hatchery supervision and local land trust protections, ensures this iconic fishery remains pristine and sustainable.
Our walk and wade trip spans the river's top 3 pools and runs, including the infuriatingly technical 'Bathtub'.
Our walk and wade trip spans the river's top 3 pools and runs, including the infuriatingly technical 'Bathtub'.
Seasonality
May-Jun
Sep-Oct
Shadow of Katahdin Best-on-Continent Salmon
The West Branch Penobscot River near Millinocket, Maine flows from Ripogenus Dam through rapids and pools to support possibly the best landlocked salmon fishing in the continental United States (alongside native brook trout). It offers year-round controlled cold-water conditions, productive insect hatches, and challenging riffles best fished with dry flies, streamers, and nymph rigs. During late summer, a fly-fishing-only stretch with tight bag and size limits highlights the region’s commitment to fishery conservation.
Seasonality
Apr-Oct
Mad River Rainbow Wade
The Mad River in central Vermont flows through the Green Mountains, offering wild brook trout and stocked browns and rainbows in a classic freestone environment. Best fished in spring and fall, it features easy access along Route 100 and benefits from local conservation work by groups like Friends of the Mad River.
Our walk and wade hits 2-4 spots from Warren downstream to the confluence with the Winooski River, with each section offering an opportunity for a different target species (blueline brookies, holdover/stocked rainbow, trophy browns).
Our walk and wade hits 2-4 spots from Warren downstream to the confluence with the Winooski River, with each section offering an opportunity for a different target species (blueline brookies, holdover/stocked rainbow, trophy browns).
Seasonality
Sep-Nov
After Work Trout by the Hour - Presumpscot River
Don't have time in your week, or during an action-packed vacation, to work in a full day guide?
Crack the code on the Presumpscot River, located with 30 minutes of Portland, with 1-3 hours of lesson-focused fishing.
Price includes:
- 1 Maine Registered Guide
- Flies for the outing
- Casting lesson
- Discovery call - to learn your goals and gameplan the most important outcomes for the day
Seasonality
Mar-Nov
After Work Trout by the Hour - Mousam River
Don't have time in your week, or during an action-packed vacation, to work in a full day guide?
Crack the code on the Mousam River, located with 20 minutes of Old Orchard, with 1-3 hours of lesson-focused fishing.
Price includes:
- 1 Maine Registered Guide
- Flies for the outing
- Casting lesson
- Discovery call - to learn your goals and gameplan the most important outcomes for the day
Seasonality
Apr-Oct
After Work Trout by the Hour - Royal River
Don't have time in your week, or during an action-packed vacation, to work in a full day guide?
Crack the code on the Royal River, located with 15 minutes of Freeport, with 1-3 hours of lesson-focused fishing.
Price includes:
- 1 Maine Registered Guide
- Flies for the outing
- Casting lesson
- Discovery call - to learn your goals and gameplan the most important outcomes for the day
Seasonality
All Year
White Mountain Backcountry Hike 'n' Fish
Explore the untouched beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains on a fully guided fly fishing trip through remote ponds, wild rivers, and secluded mountain creeks. This immersive experience takes anglers off the beaten path in pursuit of native brook trout and other coldwater species that thrive in the region’s clear, cool waters.
Whether you’re a seasoned fly fisher or just beginning your journey, these trips are tailored to match your skill level and interests. You'll hike into pristine backcountry waters, cast to rising fish in glassy ponds, and wade through hidden streams where few anglers venture.
With stunning scenery, wild fish, and expert guidance, this is more than just a fishing trip—it’s a chance to connect with the landscape, learn new techniques, and experience the quiet solitude of fly fishing in one of New England’s most scenic and wild regions.
Half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips available. Gear can be rented for an additional cost.
Seasonality
Apr-Oct
Wade Fishing for Trophy Bows on the Swift River
One of Massachusett's hidden gems, the Swift River is a rare year round fishery thanks to stringent fly fishing only (FFO) sections and a bottom fed dam. Several holes are known to product monster rainbows and browns, with beautifully colored native brookies in between.
Seasonality
All Year
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