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Wade Fishing Trips

Wade Fly Fishing Trip RATES

# of Anglers + Trip DurationPrice
Two Person Half Day Wade$330
One Person Half Day Wade$275
One or Two Person 3/4 Day Wades $450
Full-Day Wade Trips$475+
Contact us if you have any questions.
We can accommodate various groups and sizes; Families, Corporate, Parties, etc. We have a staff of fully trained professional guides ready to help!

Book a wade Fishing Trip in Boone and the surrounding High Country of North Carolina

Wade Trips

Please Note: Booking a fishing trip requires a NON-REFUNDABLE 50% deposit. The full value is non-refundable within 7 days of the scheduled trip date, however, we will honor your deposit and reschedule for a future date if we are completely booked on your preferred date or other conflicts arise.

What are Wade Fishing Trips?

Our wade fishing trips are walking and wading excursions based within Watauga and Avery County on our Delayed Harvest, Hatchery Supported, and Wild Streams.

We try to fish as close as possible to the shop – typically within just a few miles of Boone. All trips include any gear necessary; waders, boots, rods, reels, and more.

We have waders for all ages and enough gear for large group trips! 

Wilderness System Walk and Wades

Looking for a more challenging and adventurous wading experience? Try out our Wilderness System Walk/Wades! These excursions combine walking and wading, offering a unique hike-in day trip style expedition inside of the beautiful Pisgah National Forest, typically accessible within an hour’s drive of Boone, NC.

Unlike our regular wade excursions, anglers on this trip should come prepared with previous wading/hiking experience. We hold the necessary permits to guide you through these secluded hike-in streams, providing a rare opportunity to explore and fish this area in the company of an experienced guide.

Please Note: The availability of Wilderness System Walks/Wades may vary based on weather conditions, permitting guidelines, and guide availability. If you’re interested in booking one of these excursions, give us a call at the shop to see what’s available!

Past Catches from Wade fishing Trips near Boone

5-Star Wade Fishing Guides

Trisha Greenen
Trisha Greenen
Special thanks to Kirby Mellot with High Country Guides-Boone Fly Shop! We had an amazing two day wade trip! Personal Best Wild Brown Trout for my son! I highly recommend High Country Guides, Boone Fly Shop and Kirby Mellot as your Guide. Thanks Kirby!
Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy
We’ve used this guide service several times and always been extremely happy with our guide Nate. I book with him exclusively because I know he’s going to provide an amazing experience. I’ve taken both my sons and a friend on different trips with Nate and all had nothing but exceptional reviews of the trips, guide and experiences. Nate caters to every little need with ease, adjusts to the audience and skill level very quickly, and we catch some amazing trout. Can’t wait to get out again with him soon!
Ionic Bionic
Ionic Bionic
Great experience!! Both Corey and Collin are very knowledgeable about the area and fly fishing. Four of us had a half day and caught 22 fish!! Overall great experience highly recommend and great tips and tricks for all levels of experience!!
Dave Taylor
Dave Taylor
Excellent wade trip with David as my guide! Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with!
Garrett Skillestad
Garrett Skillestad
I recently had the pleasure of booking a fly fishing trip with this guide service, and it was absolutely fantastic! Corey Murphy was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and provided top-notch instruction throughout the day. The equipment provided was top-of-the-line, and the scenery on the Watauga river was amazing. A truly great escape for a day. We even caught some trout. Overall it was a fantastic time and every person in our party’s expectations were managed and exceeded. I highly recommend High Country Guide service to anyone looking for a memorable fly fishing experience. Five stars all the way!
Brian Dotson
Brian Dotson
Alyssa is an amazing guide and cant wait to get out again soon
JEKS ONE
JEKS ONE
Had an excellent morning catching tons of wild trout!
Lynx Gallagher
Lynx Gallagher
David took me out for a one on one creek fishing trip. My first time ever fly fishing and he was highly informative, humble and a masterful teacher, fisherman and story teller. The experience was transcendent and worth at least triple the price! Caught my first trout on a fly fishing rig. Learned a lot and laughed like a loon! Great experience!
Joel Ferg
Joel Ferg
Great guide service with great guides. Highly recommended. Very knowledgeable guides, work with all skill levels, and great communication prior to departure. If you're lucky, you might also get to meet or ride to the river with "Cowboy", Guide Colin's dog.
Erik Kikut
Erik Kikut
Great trip with my son. Dave is an extremely professional patient young man. Had a blast. Will be back.

Frequently Asked Questions about Local trout streams

Can you wade fish year-round in the North Carolina mountains?

Absolutely! Western North Carolina is a fantastic wade fishing destination all year round. Delayed harvest streams are stocked in the first couple of weeks of October and again in March, April, and May.

What types of fish do you catch wade fishing in Western North Carolina?

The mountain rivers of Western Carolina are home to many species of fish you can catch fly fishing, including Rainbow, Brown, and Brook Trout, and sometimes Smallmouth Bass!

Do I need a North Carolina fishing license if I’m with a guide?

Yes, our guided fishing trips require a fishing license.

You will need to purchase a North Carolina Fishing License if you are 16 years and older for Wade Fishing Trips in Boone and the High Country of North Carolina.

Purchase Your North Carolina Fishing License Here

Can I tip my guide?

You sure can! Our guides appreciate it. Gratuity for our Wade Fishing Trips is typically 10-15% of the total trip cost and cash is preferred.

Can your guides accommodate large groups for Wade Fishing Trips?

While we can accommodate groups of any size, we like to ensure there is one guide for every two guests. For groups of 8 or more, you can customize your Wade fishing trip by submitting a contact form, sending us an email, or calling us at ​828-386-6216 to set up a trip for the entire family!

Be sure to check out our Family and Group Friendly Trips too.

Will you cancel our trip if it is raining or snowing?

Our guides have the answers for where to find fish in all conditions. If the weather is bad, we typically can adjust and find plenty of fishable water.

In the event of danger, you can refer to our cancellation policy. 

Details such as meeting time and location will be established upon booking, and our reservation system allows for the guide to reach out the day before the trip to confirm details as well.

Check the weather in the High Country here.

What is your cancellation policy for Wade Fishing Trips?

High Country Guide Service requires a NON-REFUNDABLE 50% deposit to book a trip. The full value is non-refundable within 7 days of the scheduled trip date. We fish rain or shine unless the weather is deemed unsafe by the guide. In the event of dangerous weather, we will reschedule for a future date.

Have a question?

Give us a call or Drop our anglers a line

​828-386-6216

​highcountryguides@gmail.com

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