Western River Anglers
Western River Anglers
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Western River Anglers is a fishing guide service focused on serving our clients. Owned and operated by revered local fishing guides, Matt Lloyd and Chase Putnam, Western River Anglers excels among the competition for the guide experience and professionalism, quality of service and level of instruction and customization.
Wyoming, United States
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2022
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Blaise C
5 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Spent a fabulous day fishing with Jay Harris. It had been about 4 years since I'd been on the river, fly rod in hand. Jay provided great top-notch equipment and quick mnemonics to find my casting rhythm again. It wasn't long until Jay got me into fish, landing 18 in. cutthroat within 20 minutes. Jay guided me to fishy holes and seams all day and I consistently caught Nice Fish throughout the day. And he made sure to capture all the special ones on camera and sent me the pics for great memories.
Jay took great care of me - changing flies, sharing stories & tales, constantly aware of boat safety and keeping me in the moment. It was my 75th birthday and Jay made it special. He was not solicitous, but made the subtle accomodations and assistance for a person of my age.
Jay knows where the fish are and gives you every chance to hook em.
I'll see ya next season buddy.
Jay took great care of me - changing flies, sharing stories & tales, constantly aware of boat safety and keeping me in the moment. It was my 75th birthday and Jay made it special. He was not solicitous, but made the subtle accomodations and assistance for a person of my age.
Jay knows where the fish are and gives you every chance to hook em.
I'll see ya next season buddy.
Written September 19, 2022
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Erin F
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Derek was an excellent guide. He took our family of four out in the big boat for a full day of fishing and had our kids fly casting in the first hour. Derek took us to all the great spots on the snake and everyone in our group caught fish. He went above and beyond by pointing out wildlife and answering so many questions about the area. He was so easygoing every time we got our lines tangled (and it happened a LOT). At lunchtime, he found the perfect spot, pulled out a small grill and make us a wonderful lunch with burgers and hot dogs, fresh fruit, and other goodies. This has been a highlight of our trip and we can’t wait to come back. We would book with this outfit again in a heartbeat - anyone who gets Derek as a guide will have a great day.
Written June 21, 2021
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Weston
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Aug 2022
Jay Harris is a world-class big fish hunter and teacher. Bring your A-game and Jay will get you shots at trophy trout in the 25" plus ranger every angler dreams of when they come to Jackson.
His fresh riverside lunches seriously deserve a Michelin Star when compared to your average soggy pre-made guide sandwiches and also help ease the pain of all the big fish you missed before lunch.
Lastly and most importantly, Jay is a great guy and fun to fish with!
His fresh riverside lunches seriously deserve a Michelin Star when compared to your average soggy pre-made guide sandwiches and also help ease the pain of all the big fish you missed before lunch.
Lastly and most importantly, Jay is a great guy and fun to fish with!
Written August 31, 2022
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Kimberley F
Alpine, CA131 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Wow! What a fantastic experience. We booked a full day of fishing on the Snake River with Chase (Tim) as our guide. We are/were total novices with regard to fly fishing and within the first 30 minutes on the river Chase had us casting and comfortable with how fishing on the river works. He expertly guided us on the Snake River to the areas where we would find the fish and pointed out what to look for on the water. It was late in the fall and not crowded with other fishing boats. Literally by mid-morning we had lost count of how many fish we caught (catch and release). It’s not just the fishing, it’s the quality of the instruction (Chase made sure we never felt silly and provided great tips all day long), great conversation and “fish stories,” the time on the river in the rapids and being in the outdoors and plenty of lunch options. We would definitely do this again with Western River Anglers and felt it was without a doubt the highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend this experience and a HUGE thank you to Chase for such a wonderful day!
Written October 8, 2020
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Walter T
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Jul 2021 • Couples
Hands down the best drift trip we’ve ever taken - you will not get a better fishing guide in Jackson Hole than Jay Harris & WRA. My Wife and I took a full day trip in late July and could not imagine a better experience. Jay was a pro from from beginning to end. He works hard to get to the fish, teaches about the river, has awesome gear/boat (new Hyde!) and is as patient as they come - we went off the beaten path and we’re rewarded with nice cutthroats and a beautiful Brook Trout! Fresh grilled Salmon on a grassy bank with salad and desert…not kidding, the meal was better than some of the restaurants in Jackson… Great weather, scenic views, great fishing, awesome lunch & great company… Doesn’t Get Better!! Thank you to Guide Jay Harris and Western River Anglers (Matt). Recommend 100%. (We hope to be back soon)
Written July 30, 2021
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Amber G.
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
There is a reason this place has 5 stars everywhere you look. Absolutely fantastic group of people! Chase made booking my trip super easy and recommended the right type of trip for me as a complete beginner. We were lucky to have Jeff as our guide. Not only was he super chill and fun to hang out with, but he was an incredible teacher and guide. He knows his stuff! Started out the trip looking at rocks to see what kinds of fly larvae were there so we could fish with the right bugs. I have never been fly fishing EVER and Jeff had me casting within 60 secs. Not only that, but I caught my first fish in the first 5 minutes. Jeff knows the river like the back of his hand and you can absolutely tell that he loves what he does. We saw 3 bald eagles on the trip which was a total bonus, and Jeff pointed out a couple of eagles nests for us to enjoy. Jeff seriously was amazing and his knowledge about the area, where to fish, how to fish, local wildlife, history of the area, etc. is invaluable. My husband and I just had the best time with him. Probably one of the most fun and unique days I gave ever had on vacation and Jeff really amplified the experience with his endearing personality and expertise. We would fish again with him ANY DAY!!! Jeff, if you're reading this...get your bio done...lol ;)
Written October 6, 2021
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Joe M
1 contribution
Sep 2021
My experience with Western River Anglers was everything I could ask for and more. Jay Harris took me to a beautiful spot for wading on the Snake River. He was very instructive and encouraging and the results could not have been better. The entire time that we were together Jay was focused on creating a memorable and successful fly fishing experience for me.
Written September 21, 2021
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Denise R
Driggs, ID2 contributions
Jul 2021
We had a great time! Jay and Jeff were wonderful at teaching fly fishing to the experienced ones on our trip and the neophytes. The river was beautiful and we all went home glad we booked our fly fishing trip with Western River. We highly recommend this group
Written July 27, 2021
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chiquifru
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
What an incredible day at the Snake river! We were a group of fly fishing novices and the guides were absolutely fantastic! If you’re into fishing you won’t be disappointed. They knew all the spots. If you simply want to enjoy the stunning scenery you’ll see plenty of bald eagles and other wildlife. A special shout out to our guide Jay who was funny, great storyteller and incredibly knowledgeable about the area while stressing safety first. Highly recommend this experience!
Written October 4, 2021
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Nikki G
Asheville, NC4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Top notch fly fishing guide service. Highly recommended! The guides were excellent in communication, helpful and great with instructions for fly fishing the Snake River. Very knowledgeable of the area and fly fishing. Our entire group was highly impressed and happy with our trip. We can hardly wait to visit and book another outing with WRA!
Written August 19, 2022
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Coastal612653
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Hi! What rivers do you guide?
Chase Putnam
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We guide the Snake River, Salt river, Green river , Big Horn and New Fork river. We also hold a permit to fish anywhere in Yellowstone National Park. Feel free to visit our website!