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Wade Trips
Full-Day Wade • 1 Person $375 • 2 Person $450
Half-Day Wade • 1 Person $250 • 2 Person $300
Drift Trips
Full-Day Drift • 1 Person $500 • 2 Person $500
*Connecticut & Androscoggin
Half-Day Drift • 1 Person $375 • 2 Person $375
*Connecticut River Only
Pike Trips
Full-Day Pike • 1 Person $500 • 2 Person $500
*Connecticut River & Vermont
Casting Lessons
Per Hour • Per Person $45
Fly Fishing Guides
Owner and Head Fly Fishing Guide
Bill Bernhardt has been guiding for 30 years and has been an Orvis Endorsed Guide for 20 years. His experience ranges from Patagonia to his home waters of Pittsburg, NH.
Paul Starring has been an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide for 8 years, during which time he has learned from and guided alongside Bill Bernhardt. Fishing since childhood, he loves to share his knowledge of fly fishing and the outdoors.
Joe Forrestall is a NH native with a love of fishing, the outdoors, and sharing his knowledge and passion with anyone willing to learn.
Randy Ouellette has spent years fishing the White Mountain's and Lakes Region of NH, as well as the Androscoggin River in the Great North Woods.
Rylee Joyal has centered his life around fly fishing since his earliest memories of fishing with his grandfather. While he loves putting clients on fish, his real passion is sharing that knowledge with others and fly tying.
Experienced • Professional • Fun
Where We Fish
The headwaters of the Connecticut River boast the best season long trout and salmon fishing in NH! With two tailwater dams, two fly fishing only sections, and two landlocked salmon runs, there are plenty of fishing opportunities to be enjoyed!
As you move further south below Murphy Dam, the Connecticut River widens and offers many miles of drift fishing opportunities. These drifts offer great streamer, nymphing, and amazing dry fly fishing!
Southeast of Pittsburg, the Androscoggin River offers drift fishing trips for trout in the spring and fall, and bass fishing during the warmer months. Wildlife sightings are plentiful on this river and on your drive to and from the river.
Small streams and remote ponds are plentiful in the Great North Woods, and so are the chances of catching a beautiful wild brook trout. Follow the "blue lines" and logging roads and find some solitude.
2026 Fly Fishing Schools
Small Stream School
May 30 - 31
Euro Nymphing School
August 8 - 9
The Upper Connecticut River is the perfect fishery for anglers who want to start their fly fishing journey. Our fly fishing schools are tailored for beginners or anglers who want to hone their skills. You will learn from experienced, professional, and fun guides the basics of casting, knot tying, river safety, and much more!
Our Course Includes:
• Meals
-Saturday Breakfast & Lunch
-Sunday Breakfast
• Fishing Gear (Waders, Boots, Fly Rods, and Terminal Tackle)
• Book on Fishing Technique
• Fly Shop Discount
Not Included in our Course:
• Lodging
• NH Fishing License (16 years old or older)
Sample Weekend Itinerary:
Saturday
• 7 AM Breakfast
• 8:00 AM Casting & Knot Tying Lesson
• 12 PM Lunch
• 1 PM to 3 PM Fishing with Guides (Safety, Reading Water, & What Fish Eat)
Sunday
• 7 AM Breakfast
• 8 AM Fishing with Guides
• 12 PM Wrap-up
Course Cost:
$600 per student for the weekend. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Cancellations for the school must be made within 30 days of the course to receive a full refund. After 30 days you will forfeit the 50% deposit.