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 in 2021 after successfully completing Mac Brown's Fly Fishing Guide School in North Carolina. He now resides in the Denali area full-time and purchased the LLC from Rick at the beginning of 2025.  

 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 works full-time as a wildlife technician managing grizzly bears and is a seasoned naturalist with a strong connection to northern ecosystems.

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 with a strong background in fisheries biology. He has fly fished the renowned Miramichi River in Canada while studying restoration efforts for the endangered Atlantic salmon. Dakota first came to Alaska in 2024, where he discovered a deep passion for the subarctic environment. 

Chance is a true Alaskan bushman. He spent the last decade immersed in the wilderness, forging for a life in harmony with nature before building a home with his wife and kids in the Alaskan bush. When he's not guiding for us, Chance dedicates his time to homesteading and fur trapping, living a life deeply connected to the land. 

Devin made the long trek from Maine to Alaska in pursuit of a fly fishing adventure of a lifetime. Whether he's camping under the stars, or navigating winding rivers, Devin's love for the wilderness fuels his endless quest for exploration and adventure. He now resides full-time in Alaska. Devin's first winter was spent in a wall-tent living off the land.

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.

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. 

All of our guides are CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross.