Our Guides

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 Rick founded Denali Fly Fishing Guides in 2001 and worked hard to build the business from the ground up. As a local resident, he is one of the few who remain in the area year-round. In his leisure time, Rick enjoys rafting with friends and his dog Wilson. Now retired, he looks forward to spending even more time on the water with friends and family.

William grew up in the Adirondack Mountains of New York and has been fishing since he was 5. William began his guiding career after successfully finishing Mac Brown's Fly Fishing Guide School in North Carolina. He now resides in Cantwell, Alaska year-round. 

 With a degree in Wildlife Biology and a deep passion for the natural world, Lauren brings subarctic field experience and genuine enthusiasm to every outdoor adventure. Originally from coastal Maine, she now lives in Alaska year-round and works in bear management at Denali National Park.

Julie is our office manager for Denali Fly Fishing Guides. Her presence radiates warmth and uplifts everyone around her. She creates an inviting environment where every fishing enthusiasts begins their day will a burst of positivity. Julie and her doggo Biggie joined our team in 2024. Both Julie and Biggie are avid hikers with a strong passion for adventure and a love of nature.

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Troy has been an outdoor enthusiast all his life and began his fly fishing adventure on the Delaware River in upstate New York in 2017. He and his wife Julie and doggo Biggie now call north Georgia home. Together they enjoy spending time in the great outdoors and chasing trout in the local streams. In 2022, they came to Denali and discovered the coveted Arctic Grayling. Troy continues to come to Denali during the fishing season to share his passion with others. 

 Dakota is a lifelong Mainer and outdoor enthusiast. He has a strong interest in fisheries conservation - his passion has taken him to the world-renowned Atlantic Salmon fishing river, the Miramichi. Dakota first came to Alaska in 2024, where he discovered a deep passion for the subarctic environment. He spent this past winter working as a boar and gator guide in central Florida.

Owen is a lifelong Alaskan who has spent his spare time enjoying and exploring the outdoors. Growing up in the nearby town of Healy, he has extensive knowledge about the area and the wildlife that call it home. Owen is always on the move, looking for hidden streams and honey holes to search for trout and other native fish.

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Jared, AKA the fish whisperer, is a year round resident and log cabin owner in Cantwell, Alaska. He fished our local waters before he was enticed into the guide business and has never looked back. If he is not guiding, you can find him on the water trying a new technique or fly pattern. Jared's subtleness, yet drive for fishing will make you feel comfortable when learning how to fly fish or brushing up on your technique.