About Catamount Fishing Adventures
Catamount Fishing Adventures is a professional fly fishing guide service based in Stowe, Vermont, operated by veteran guide Willy Dietrich. The operation focuses on the rich trout waters of northern Vermont, including the Winooski River trophy stretch, the Lamoille River and its tributaries, and the smaller mountain streams that drain the Green Mountains around Mount Mansfield. Willy has spent decades learning these waters and tailors each trip to the season, hatch conditions, and his clients' skill level.
Trip options include half-day and full-day guided wade fishing, drift boat trips on larger river sections, and stillwater outings on lakes and ponds. All gear and flies are provided, making the service ideal for visiting anglers who do not want to travel with a full rod quiver. Instruction is woven into every trip — beginners learn casting fundamentals and stream reading, while experienced fly fishers get put on water they would never find on their own. Ice fishing trips in winter round out the year, targeting landlocked salmon, lake trout, and northern pike on frozen Vermont lakes.
Catamount Fishing Adventures has built a strong reputation through partnerships with Edson Hill, Topnotch Resort, and other Stowe-area lodges that refer guests looking for a guided day on the water. Willy's approach is low-key and unhurried, focused on enjoying the Vermont outdoors as much as catching fish. For visitors who want to experience Vermont beyond the ski slopes, a day on the river with Catamount is one of the best ways to do it.
