We absolutely loved our fly fishing guide, Cameron Shinto! He made our fishing experience a true bucket-list dream come true. Cameron has such an easygoing demeanor, while also bringing incredible knowledge, skill, and experience to every part of the day. His techniques, clear explanations, and teaching style worked perfectly for both Lisa and me, even though we have different learning styles. He was patient, encouraging, and made the entire experience fun. And most importantly--we both caught fish! Cameron truly knows the water and, like a hunter, seemed to know exactly where the fish were hiding. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more memorable fly fishing experience! read more

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Very helpful staff, nice selection. Lots of equipment for local fishing. Good place to visit if you have fishing needs.

The service at this place is horrible. Employees make nasty and disrespectful remarks to customers. Even spreading misinformation about fishing regulations in the area. Dudes sh**ty attitude drove out 3 paying customers and even made me download yelp to leave this review. These employees need to step down off their high horse and ditch their ego. read more

Gerritt and Richard did a great job with 8 of us beginners. Great shop and great guides. read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - First timer with my guide Gerritt - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Joey and the team were extremely helpful! Helped us get a rod that would work for the family. Put the line on. And guided us to the right hooks and bait. Gave us some good fishing spots too. Highly recommended!! read more

If you're in the Mammoth area and looking for gear, this place has it all. Big inventory, very knowledgeable and friendly staff, and I would definitely recommend. read more

Hiked a fishing guide for the Mammoth area for a half day. Our guide was knowledgeable of the area and brought everything we needed. We only needed to get fishing licenses. We set up our game plan and followed the guide in our car. They knew the area well and helped secured a handful of fish. We caught and release everything. They even had history of the area. Initially felt the price was a little steep but they took care of everything and the experience was top notch. Overall, would use the guide services again. read more

Stopped in for flies and advice. Super well equipped shop including fly tying materials, friendly and helpful staff.

This Summer in August we decided we wanted to learn to fly fish. Since neither of us hadn't fished in years and neither of us had fly-fished we decided to learn the right way. We got to the store and we're greeted by friendly staff to help us locate our fly fisherman Cameron. He took us around the store to explain the reels,the lines and their differences and of course the flies. I had NO idea there was so much involved! Cameron took us the the local park to teach us the different and proper casts and could practice before going to the Owen's River. We were both so impressed with the skill it required and the knowledge Cameron had, watching and identifying corrections to help us learn the right way. Once outfitted with waders and boots we were on our way to fish. Even with the casting knowledge we found it was much harder in real life- the fish give you a half second to "set" before they realize it's a fake fly and spit it out! While we only caught a couple small trout and released them, I have a whole new respect for the craft of fly fishing. Thank you Cameron and the Fly Fishing and Trout Fitters for an exceptional first time experience. Worth every penny, we will be back next summer! read more

I purchased a pack-it Eagle Claw PK56TS Fishing rod on 7/18/24. I used the pole fishing on 7/19 & 7/21, the pole broke when fishing. I brought the fishing pole back to the store and the Owner told me this fishing pole is a final purchase and said it is very common for these fishing poles to break. I was very disappointed. This is the first fishing pole that has ever broke on me in the last 50 years of fishing. The Store owner said he could only sale me another fishing pole at 50% off. That was all he could do since I had used the fishing pole. I am very disappointed in the service that I had received from the Owner of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter. I had decided to contact the manufacturer about the fishing pole I just purchased and used 2 times and it broke when I was fishing. The manufacturer Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle stood by there product and the replacement rod is on its way. read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Broken fishing rod - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

I'm a beginner fly fisherlady. 5 stars! Excellent half day outing & fly fishing lesson w Mr Gerritt. Met early last week at the store, got my boots & neoprene socks picked out, then off we went. All other gear provided. I had my year fishing license so not much paperwork needed. Learned basics & casting techniques, at the high school yard,about 1.5 hrs. Spent rest of day fishing. Can't tell u where ;) but a great success- Thx so much Gerritt! read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - This big one was a team effort - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

The best place to get flies, advice, general fishing gear, and fly fishing lessons. Came in to check out the store and we were warmly greeted. Was able to pick up some great flies from their huge selection. Additionally my wife and I signed up for beginner fly fishing lessons which we were able to take the next day. We met up with our guide Giancarlo the next morning who took us out to a nearby site where we learned a variety of casting techniques. Then it was on to the river where he guided us to some great spots. I hooked up multiple times and was able to land 3 trout (both brown and rainbows) with Giancarlo's guidance. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn the right way to fly fish and to gain valuable insights. read more

My family and I loved this place; so much to choose from in the way of tackle, gear, etc. We picked out a couple of flys, miscellaneous tackle, etc., and the gentleman at the counter was very helpful and friendly. If you are looking for tackle, gear, supplies for fishing or winter sports, this is the place for you! Would recommend! read more

Booked 2 half day Guide trips for Labor Day weekend 2019. Saturday was with Chad St.John. Sunday with Eric Hein. Both were fantastic! Both were very knowledgeable and helpful with improvements in my casting and changing bad habits I had made over the years. Both days were epic! Caught many fish and learned a lot! I highly recommend this shop and their guides. read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Myself on the San Joaquin - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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So glad our hotel's POS system was down, otherwise I would not have stumbled into Troutfitter. On my recurring quest for a refrigerator magnet on our recent trip to Mammoth, I was thwarted not once, but twice (the second being Rite Aid, that unbelievably doesn't carry tourist magnets) before finding Troutfitter. Not only did I find an adorable magnet, I also bought two super cute Mammoth shot glasses that work perfectly for espresso shots! Super friendly guys and a cute dog, what more could you want from a retail experience? If I ever decide to try fly fishing, I will be sure to book with these guys. read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Mammoth shot glasses! - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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In a word, WOW! Friendly people great recommendations, quality service. Fun conversations too. For decades I used to go to another place down the street. I decided to try this place on this trip and after calling them on our drive up and speaking with a nice and super helpful person I decided to spend my $250+ here. Glad I did! read more

Awesome day on Lake Crowley with our tour guide Marlin. With a torn rotator cuff he casted for me for 5 hours! Caught my biggest fish ever. 22 inch German Brown! A perfect day. Thank you Marlin!!! read more

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Fantastic experience for first time fly fishers! here it, our guide expertly helped us learn the fundamentals and techniques with great patience and skill. We ended up fishing on the Owens river about 20 min from mammoth city. We're looking forward to coming back again. Thanks Gerrit H! read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - First cast. Amazing time! - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Solid fly shop. Willing to help and give tips. Not just up-selling flies. Seem to be genuinely interested in putting you on to fish.

Awesome local shop, with incredibly friendly staff! One word of warning, if a young staff member sends you to Walker Lake because the bite is hot, and insists it is only a quarter mile walk, don't believe it at all! After carrying chairs and a cooler up and down a strenuous 2.5 mile RT hike, can definitely attest otherwise!!! read more

Decent fly selection, easy to match what's hatching in the area. Customer service can be hit or miss, like others have mentioned... but the good ones give great advice and are very helpful. Once you learn the layout of the store and figure out what you need, it's easy to be in and out of there quick, so we're glad they're in town! read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Hot Creek rainbow caught on a fly from Troutfitter, in a net we picked up from them too. - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Had a great time learning how to fly fish with Dave. He was very professional, well-knowledged, and very patient.(allowed himself just one "dad joke" for the day ). I took a 5hr beginners lesson and the time just flew by. Dave tried to show me many different tricks and made it so easy for me to follow. Caught a fish on my first cast! Dave also explained how to handle the fish to make sure they will survive when released. Experience was definately worth the time and $ spent. Dave left such a good impression to me and I have a good feeling all the staff at Troutfitters are as good. Definately recommend! read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Dave holding my first catch! - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

They're knowledgeable and appear to give honest reports and not tell you what you want to hear.

Met this guy KMart, man he's super helpful! We come annually to fish lake convicts but he pointed us to the right direction and got us all the right gear to catch wild trout! It was an amazing experience thanks to him! Definitely the go to shop if you're out fishing at mammoths lake!! read more

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Came in with our fly rods needing help, asked Brian for help and he went way above the call and helped us and changed everything we were doing. Not a better dude in all of mammoth, this is the store you need to go to with all your fishing help. I highly recommend this spot. They are the best!!!!! read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Love this shop, great fly selection. Loads of what you need and easy to park and find. Best sahib in the area by a mile

Went there to gear up for our fishing week with my 11 year old. We were greeted with respect and enthusiasm. My son who is new to fishing was asking some ridiculous questions, but the guys at the shop didn't make him feel bad. They set us up and helped out a lot. This is our go to place in Mammoth now and will be telling everybody about this place. read more

Great service with tremendous knowledge of the area. Suggested flys and nymphs for the area and they have all you need in the store. They also offer guide service. read more

On our recent trip to Mammoth, we actually had a pretty positive experience at the shop. Based on other reviews that I have read on yelp, I think maybe that makes me an "old guy." That being said, we needed some chironomid patterns to fish Crowley... And this shop had exactly what we needed. truth be told, it's proximity to the gas station - where we had stopped for coffee and gasoline - made this an easy stop as well. I enjoy talking fishing as much as the next guy, but really, I wasn't in there for a conversation. A little local know how it is never a bad thing, and hopes that I willing to share with customers is also a bonus. I found the staff to be cordial but not gushing and overbearing. Maybe it was the float tubes and fly rods sticking out of the back of my truck in the parking lot, but they didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need or ask for. Based on other reviews, it sounds like there are some other options in town for purchasing trout fishing gear. You need to find a store that works best for you, based on your ability and needs for service and support. It sounds like some folks like to stand around tackle shops talking fishing. I prefer to maximize my time on the water. The Troutfitter facilitated that, and I'm happy. read more

Planning on a trip to fish with a guide at Mammoth - first went to another more popular guide Nathan W. and he said he was booked but would be glad to refer me to another guide. So another guide answers: Eric "Otis" Hein from Troutfitters sent a strange looking email (message contained within another attachment) from a VZW account. Looked like it was an ancient cell phone SMS message. That was the first sign. Next, he was brief and said he can guide us on the waters for fish. Then I replied with our level of experience (novice), single hander and double hander gear, and our dislike for the narrow Owens river. On a side note: we had a negative experience with Orvis Pasadena when they took us with a guide to fish the Owens in the summer the year before and it was awful. We prefer the lakes. So the reply I got from Eric Otis Hein was "I'm sorry but seeing your parameters I really can't think of any waters in our area that would interest you so I respectfully will pass on the guide trip." Well I guess we aren't the fly fishing type are we ? Is this snooty attitude that represents the entire shop ? I don't know .... I was planning on stopping by the shop for flies that would work in the Mammoth area but now I am driving past it. I will get my flies and reputable guide service from someone else! read more

We were in the shop yesterday to get some supplies and fishing license. Tyler and staff were so very helpful and friendly. Recommended spots to go for beginners. Overall experience was just great. We will definitely come back! read more

Cant complain the customer service here was great and very helpful. It makes your vacation great when you find people helping you. This definitely help there business because I will keep coming back for years to come. The guy told us of the different lakes and steams to fish and what to use. Great help thanks. 07/25/2013 read more

The Trout Fly & Troutfitter - The store front - Fishing Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Best crew working to get you top notch gear and advise before you take on that monster rainbow or brokie brown. These guys are fishermen fishermen. Like, a guys guy. They took care of all my gear plus gave me great advise. Yah, stuff is a bit expensive but you are getting a ton of knowledge and advise you won't get anywhere else. These guys live in the area and been raised up here fishing for decades. Take the time, stop in and see these guys. read more

My girlfriend and I are new to fishing. We stopped by Troutfitter earlier today and we were greeted by a sales rep named "Chris with a K" (lol). Kris was more than helpful in explaining to us what we needed to start off. He helped us select our rods, bait, hook, etc. For being beginners and knowing nothing about fishing, we didn't feel rushed at all. Kris took the time to educate us. We are really pleased with his customer service and are very happy with our purchases! 5 stars to the shop and 5 stars to Kris! Would definitely reccomend this place to everyone. read more

Have everything you need for fly fishing and some stuff for you spinners fisherman. I'll

Came to the shop to get fishing licenses for our family, tackle and bait. We've been coming to Mammoth for years and always stop here to load up on our gear before heading to the lake, spending a couple hundred bucks, and have always had a good experience. This time, the two young guys working were extremely rude and unhelpful. Barely talked to us, acted like we were putting them out when having to get our license, and any questions asked about fishing spots or tackle to use for certain areas was rudely short answered with an attitude. I understand that they probably get sick of the same questions from tourists, but felt like the attitude and poor customer service was unnecessary. We will not be going back. read more

Disappointed to give this rating, as 6-8 years ago, I had a great experience with a guide from here. However, walked in yesterday with another lady, and in spite of there being 2 guys in the store, and only one other customer - an older gentleman chatting and picking out a few things, maybe. No one bothered to even look up/over, say 'hello', or ever ask if we needed anything! We did look through the whole store, so there was plenty of time, and for sure, some nice inventory. Well, I had a few hundred $$ in my pocket for a new float tube....so sale missed, I'll get it elsewhere. Bummed, because I expected a decent experience based on history, but...nope. We ladies have interest & money, too, guys! read more

Highly recommended for beginning anglers! Sus is very patient and helpful, he took the time to set me up with all my hooks and bait needs. Really cool store as well! read more

If you want the best customer service at this store make sure Otis or Brett are in. If not it's just so-so. Wish this wasn't the case. Great selection of gear. I'm always dropping cash at this place. Easy to do. read more

I'd never been to Troutfitter before, but I called yesterday from LA to get some ideas on quality fishing holes in/around the Mammoth Lakes area. Spoke with Tyler who took his time and went above/beyond. Asked plenty of questions and gave me some great, out of the way, lakes to go spend some quality time with my 16 year-old son on Saturday. Will be stopping in on Friday to get some gear/tackle. Thanks to Tyler spending a few extra minutes with someone he didn't know, this will now be my go-to tackle shop in Mammoth. read more