Hosted Trips
Hosted Fly Fishing Experiences
At First Watch Fly Co, our hosted trips are built around more than just fishing. They are designed to give you and your group a complete outdoor experience, centered on intentional time, learning, and connection.
We offer hosted fly fishing trips across the Iowa Driftless Area, White River, Bighorn River, and the Lake Erie Tributaries. Each destination brings something different, from small spring creeks and technical tailwaters to large river systems and seasonal steelhead runs.
These are multi-day, hosted experiences that can include guided fly fishing, lodging, and additional outdoor activities depending on location. Whether you are walking small water in the Driftless, fishing big tailwater on the White or Bighorn, or chasing steelhead in the tributaries of Lake Erie, every trip is structured around current conditions, fish behavior, and your goals on the water.
Our lodge-style trips are designed for individuals, families, and small groups. Days are spent on the water with guided instruction focused on reading water, presentation, and adapting to changing environments. Evenings allow time to reset, share meals, and prepare for the next day.
Beyond Fishing
Many of our hosted trips can include hiking, exploring waterfalls, mountain biking, and time off the water to experience the surrounding landscape. These elements are built into the trip to create a balanced experience that goes beyond a standard guide day.
No two trips are the same. We work directly with you to build a custom package that fits your group, your timeline, and what you want to get out of the experience. From trip length and lodging to daily structure and additional activities, everything is built with intention.
This is not a one-size-fits-all trip. It is a hosted experience designed around you.
Build Your Trip
Tell us what you are looking for and we will create an experience that fits your goals, your group, and your time on the water.
Iowa Driftless
Book your Driftless experience with First Watch Fly Co and let us host you for an intentional day on the water. Whether you are bringing friends or family, we guide you through the quiet spring creeks of the Driftless, targeting wild trout and other native species. From reading water to refining your cast, every trip is built around learning, connection, and time well spent outdoors.
Big Horn
Join First Watch Fly Co for a hosted fly fishing experience on the Bighorn River in Montana. Your trip begins with a flight into Billings, followed by a drive to Fort Smith, where we spend 2 to 4 days immersed in one of the most consistent trout fisheries in the country.
This trip is designed for small groups, families, or friends looking to fish productive water while building skill and confidence. From drift boat days to wade opportunities, we focus on reading big water, managing depth, and understanding the conditions that make the Bighorn so unique.
Everything is structured so you can focus on fishing, learning, and enjoying time on the water.
White River Experince
Join First Watch Fly Co for a hosted experience on the White River, where fishing meets exploration. This trip is built for individuals, families, or small groups looking to spend intentional time outdoors through guided fly fishing, hiking to waterfalls, and optional mountain biking throughout the region.
From wade or float trips on the river to time spent off the water, each day is designed to balance learning, adventure, and connection. Whether you are chasing trout or exploring the surrounding landscape, this experience brings together everything the White River has to offer.
Lake Erie Steelhead
Steelhead trips are about more than the fish. They are about timing, conditions, and showing up ready when everything lines up.
With First Watch Fly Co, this hosted lodge-style experience on the Lake Erie Tributaries puts you in the right place at the right time. Spend your days walking tributaries, reading water, and targeting steelhead in their seasonal runs, then return to the lodge to reset, learn, and prepare for the next day.
This is built for individuals, friends, and groups who want to experience steelhead fishing the right way.
Tell Us Your Vision, We’ll Build It
Tell us what you want out of your trip and we’ll build it. Location, timing, group size, and experience level all come together to create something that fits you. We will book airfare from your choice of airport, lodging, additional guides and rental vehicle if needed, let us do the work for you. Private Chef is available so that you can relax, tie flys, and tell fish stories!