Guy Jeans' Kern River Fly Fishing Guide Service
Kern River fly fishing in the Sequoia National Forest and Southern Sierras for Golden Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass and Crappie. Everything you need to be a successful fly fisher is provided. We even pick you up and return you to your preferred Kernville lodging or camp location. If you're upgrading your skill level or looking for that ideal Kern River sweet spot you might prefer a half-day excursion. Select from morning or afternoon sessions. Selecting a full day on the water includes a delicious cooked lunch along the banks of the beautiful Kern River.
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Guide Service and Instruction

Guide Service Rates




Full Day Guided Fly Fishing
Approx. 8 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes lunch,
waders and equipment)

1 or 2 anglers per day


Additional angler
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$350.00


  $125.00

Half Day Guided Fly Fishing
Approx. 4 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes waders and equipment)
1 or 2 anglers


Additional angler
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$250.00


  $75.00


Beginner Package
Approx. 4 Hours of Instruction and fly-fishing.
If you have never fly fished before this is the package for you. (Includes waders and equipment)


1 or 2 anglers

Additional Angler
  
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$250.00

$75.00

Evening/Morning Hatch
A 2 hour session.

1 or 2 anglers
  
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$150.00


Float Trips( Seasonal)




Full Day Guided Fly Fishing by Pontoon Boat
Approx. 8 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes lunch,
waders and equipment)
1 angler per day





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$350.00



Half Day Float
Approx. 4 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes waders and equipment)
1 angler

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$250.00

Guided Fly Fishing by Motor Boat




Full Day Guided Fly Fishing by Motor Boat
Approx. 8 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes lunch,
waders and equipment)
1 angler per day
2 anglers per day
3 anglers per day
each additional angler
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$375.00
$400.00
$450.00
  $50.00

Half Day Guided Fly Fishing by Motor Boat
Approx. 4 Hours of Fly Fishing (includes waders and equipment)
1 angler
2 anglers
3 anglers
each additional angler
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$250.00
$300.00
$350.00
  $50.00

Fly Fishing Classes
Introduction to Fly-Fishing
Have you ever wanted to try fly-fishing? Then this is the class for you! Introduction to fly-fishing offers an inside look at the mysteries of fly-fishing. The class touches on casting, equipment, flies, knots, entomology and reading water where trout are holding. The class is 2-3 hours and takes place on the Kern River.

$100.00 per person

Fly Casting Instruction
The most important aspect of fly- fishing is fly casting. If you can cast a fly accurately and smoothly, you will catch more fish.

2 Hour Beginner Fly Casting Class (includes all equipment) Class includes 6 different fly casts.

$50.00 per person
Stonefly


2 Hour Intermediate Fly Casting Class
(includes all equipment) Class includes single and double haul fly casting.

$50.00 per person

2 Hour Nymphing Class
The secret to catching more fish is to understand the various nymphing techniques of fly fishing. This class includes nymphing techniques, strategies and basic entomology of the Kern River.

$100.00 per person


*NEW ~ "How to Flyfish the Kern River"

Half day fly fishing clinic for $75.00 per person (5 person minimum)

Class includes:
  • Nymphing techniques (Including Czech Nymphing)
  • Streamer techniques
  • Dry fly techniques
  • How to fish pocket water, runs and riffles

Long Beach Casting Club getting ready to take the
"How to fly fish the Kern Clinic"
Pack Trips

Golden Trout Wilderness Fly Fishing Pack Trips

The fly fishing on the upper Kern River is legendary and Kern River Fly Fishing offers guided pack trips into the Golden Trout Wilderness by horseback and pack animals to fly fish for Kern River Rainbows, German Browns and Little Kern Goldens in some of the most beautiful places found on earth. Pack trips include all meals, guide, packers, cook, horse and pack animal. All you need to bring is your fly rod, sleeping bag and whatever gear you need to bring. We would like you to keep the total weight of your gear around 40 pounds.This is a fly fishing trip of a lifetime and great for the whole family.


Day Trips to the Little Kern
$350.00 per person includes lunch
4 person minimum
April- November


4 Day Pack Trip
$1250.00 per person
6 person minimum
July-October
Guy Jeans


5 Day Pack Trip
$1550.00 per person
6 person minimum
July-October



Kern River Rainbow
Oncorhynchus mykiss gilberti

Private Water
Private Pond Flyfishing
Test your float tubing skills on a private pond with very large Bass, Crappie and Blue Gill

$75.00 Daily Rod Fee
$50.00 Daily Rod Fee for members of a Flyfishing Club (2 person minimum)

Kern River Flyfishing offers guided trips on the pond. Cast your fly in comfort from the deck of an Outcast Pac 1200.

Multi-Media Presentations

Guy Jeans does muti-media presentations for various organizations about the Southern Sierras and the Kern River Valley fly fishing opportunities.His presentation includes the areas in and around the Southern Sierras including: Upper Kern River –Wild Trout Section, Hole in the Ground, Kern lakes, and Grasshopper Flat in the Golden Trout Wilderness, Kern Plateau, Little Kern River, South Fork Kern River, Rock House Basin in the Domeland Wilderness, Lake Isabella, Lower Kern River and the Greenhorn Mountain Range. Topics include: Local entomology and strategies for fly fishing the different areas.


$400.00 per presentation, plus travel expenses.

Here are a few clubs and organizations that Guy has presented:
  1. Long Beach Casting Club
  2. Santa Barbara Fly Fishers
  3. Sespe Fly Fishers
  4. Conejo Valley Fly Fishers
  5. Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers
  6. Aqua Bonita Fly Fishers
  7. Downey Fly Fishers
  8. South Bay Fly Fishers
  9. San Luis Fly Fishers
  10. Southern Sierra Fly Fishers
  11. Kern Valley Rotary Club
  12. Pasadena Casting Club
  13. Stockdale Country Club
  14. Ontario Fly Fishing Show
  15. Kern Valley Chamber of Commerce
  16. Kaweah Fly Fishers
  17. Deep Creek Fly Fishers
  18. Pasadena Fly Fishing Show
  19. Fred Hall Show Long Beach
  20. Bass Pro Stores
  21. Fresno Fly Fishers
  22. Fisherman's Spot-Van Nuys
  23. KV Historical Society
  24. Bob Marriotts Fly Fishing Store, Fullerton CA
  25. Orvis, Pasadena
  26. San Diego Fly Fishers



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Cancellation Policy

NOTE: Rates are subject to change without notice.

Booking/Cancellation Policy

Please secure your reservation with a Visa/MC. A full deposit by personal check or money order is required within 30 days of your scheduled trip date. All rates quoted are cash or check prices. Booking your trip confirms acceptance of our cancellation policy.

In the event of your cancellation:

1. Your deposit is fully refundable prior to 14 days of your scheduled trip date (30 days for multi-day or multi-guide trips)
2. For cancellations within 14 days of the trip, (30 days for multi day or multi-guide trips) the full amount is non-refundable. Weather...as a reminder, fishing is an outdoor activity and you must come prepared for the elements.

We do not issue rain checks/cancellations for inclement weather conditions.

If you feel that your guide worked hard, was knowledgeable, friendly and you learned a lot, a tip is customary.


CDFG Licensed - Bonded & Insured - Sequoia National Forest Permittee

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Contents ©2001-08 Kern River Fly Fishing Inc.