About North Cascades Fly Fishing
North Cascades Fly Fishing is the longest-running fly fishing guide service in the Methow Valley, operating out of Winthrop since 1994. Guiding on the scenic Methow River as well as public and private lakes across the region, the outfit has spent three decades introducing anglers to some of the finest cutthroat and rainbow trout water in the North Cascades.
Their trips include drift-boat float trips on the river, walk-and-wade sessions on smaller water and stillwater outings on local and private lakes, all tailored to the season and the client's experience. Casting lessons and patient, hands-on instruction are a specialty, and the guides pride themselves on getting complete beginners onto fish — one testimonial recounts an 85-year-old first-timer learning to cast and landing her first trout under guide Mike's tutelage.
That blend of longevity, deep local knowledge and a welcoming, teaching-focused approach has earned North Cascades Fly Fishing a loyal following among visiting and returning anglers. Whether guests want a relaxed scenic float or a serious day chasing wild Methow trout, the service pairs them with the right water and the right instruction for the day.
