The Guides

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Founding Denali Fly Fishing Guides in 2001, owner Rick built the business from the ground up. As a local, Rick is one of the few that stays in the area all year. Enjoying his leisure time rafting with his friends and dog Wilson, he is always looking for new fishing holes and exploring new pocket water. Now enjoying the retired life in Alaska, Rick is looking forward to spending 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 Western 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 has a rich background as a naturalist, particularly in the subarctic environment. Originally from coastal Maine, Lauren has spent her life immersed in the outdoors—fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping from a young age. 

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 life-long Mainer and outdoor enthusiast who's very knowledgeable about fisheries biology. He has previous experience fly fishing the famous Miramichi River in Canada while studying restoration efforts of the endangered Atlantic Salmon. Dakota first came to Alaska in 2024 where he found his 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 new 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 advid 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.