Fly Fitters.
Guided fly, spey, and sport fishing on SW Ontario's Maitland, Bayfield, and Saugeen rivers
The brief.
Fly Fitters is an Ontario fly fishing outfitter run by guide Mike Verhoef, who started the business after returning to his home waters near Goderich in 2004; longtime guide Neil Leduc also fishes the Skeena River in northern BC. Operating on the Maitland, Bayfield, and Saugeen rivers along Lake Huron's shore, they guide for steelhead, resident trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, and carp. Trips include drift-boat floats, walk-and-wade outings, learn-to-fly-fish and spey-casting instruction, and corporate events, with gear supplied. A member of the Huron Tourism Association since 2002, Fly Fitters practices catch-and-release only and emphasizes conserving the local river ecosystems.
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Drift Boat Trips — Steelheader's Journey
For: AnglersWhen: April–May, October–DecemberAn 8-hour guided drift-boat day chasing steelhead on the Maitland or Saugeen River, covering miles of secluded water. All steelhead gear can be provided, along with snacks and lunch.
$550/angler; $650/2 anglers; $1300/4 anglers (2 guides, 2 boats)
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Drift Boat Trips — Saugeen Smallmouths
For: AnglersWhen: July–OctoberA full 8-hour float on the Saugeen River targeting smallmouth bass with a chance at muskie. Snacks, cold drinks, and lunch are included.
$550/angler; $650/2 anglers; $1300/4 anglers (2 guides, 2 boats)
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Walk and Wade — Steelhead Outing
For: AnglersWhen: Spring and FallA full-day guided walk-and-wade outing for steelhead on the rivers of SW Ontario's west coast, with gear provided.
Full day $400/angler; $500/2 anglers
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Walk and Wade — West Coast Adventure
For: AnglersWhen: April–OctoberHalf- or full-day guided walk-and-wade fly fishing on private, secluded sections of the Maitland or Bayfield River. Learn to read water and present fly patterns; gear, water, and snacks included. Half-day group rates for up to 8.
1/2 day $250/angler ($350/2); full day $350/angler ($450/2)
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Learn To Fly Fish — Ben Miller's Beginner
For: BeginnersWhen: May–OctoberA 3-hour on-the-water beginner workshop introducing fly fishing fundamentals, including flies, equipment, reading water, and casting. No fishing license needed; equipment provided or bring your own.
$150/person; $200/couple; group $60/person (4–10 people)
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Half Day Learn Too Fly Fish Outing
For: BeginnersWhen: May–OctoberA half-day session combining 2 hours of instruction with 2 hours of guided fly fishing. A fishing license is required and all gear is supplied.
$250/angler; $350/2; $400/3; group $100/person (4–8 people)
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Corporate Events
For: Corporate groups (minimum 4)A few hours of guided fly casting and fishing on the local rivers for sales meetings, client outings, or team building. All equipment provided; schedules and detailed invoicing accommodated.
Group pricing from $60/person
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Custom Packages & Gift Certificates
For: All agesWhen: Any timeCustom-designed fly fishing packages for birthdays, family vacations, gifts, retreats, or corporate team building on the rivers of Huron County, built around the guest's goals.
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Worth knowing.
- 01Guides for steelhead, resident trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, muskie, and carp on the Maitland, Bayfield, and Saugeen rivers near Goderich.Source ↗
- 02Member of the Huron Tourism Association since opening in 2002; practices catch-and-release only.Source ↗
- 03Owner-guide Mike Verhoef started Fly Fitters in 2004 with over 30 years of experience on the local streams.Source ↗
- 04All prices are in Canadian dollars and include 13% HST; payment is due at the start of the trip with no deposit required.Source ↗
Get in
touch.
- Website
- www.flyfitters.ca
- mike@flyfitters.ca
- Email (Email)
- mike.a.verhoef@gmail.com