Garrison Fishing Guides is a local guiding service specializing in fly fishing in the waters of Marin County, California. Our focus is on introducing new and experienced anglers to the variety of lakes, reservoirs, creeks, and salty shorelines in the North Bay Area.

We offer first-time fly fishing instructional sessions as well as intermediate and advanced guided trips in both saltwater and freshwater for individual anglers or small groups.

We will equip you with the knowledge to be self-sufficient and confident with a rod and reel in the local water you come across.

With our various guiding levels, ‘fly fishing 101’ style classes and 20+ fishing locations there is an opportunity for everyone to get hooked on their local water.

If you have any questions at all, we are happy to help.

We look forward to seeing you on the water!

Fresh Water

Learn to navigate the many freshwater options of Marin and hone your skills:

  • Find the Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and sunfish

  • Reading the water

  • Tactics and techniques of casting

  • Understanding the shoreline

  • Finding and fishing structure

  • Weather conditions

  • Fly presentation

  • Landing the fish

  • Safe release and conservation

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Salt/Brackish Water

Learn to navigate the many salt and brackish waters of Marin and hone your skills:

  • Reading rips, troughs, holes, and currents

  • Understanding where fish hold and feed

  • Finding and fishing natural structure

  • Weather conditions

  • Safe wading

  • Tactics & techniques of casting and line control

  • Fly selection

  • Landing the Fish

  • Safe release and conservation