About Us

Name: Trout Creek Flies
Address: 1155 Little Hole Rd, Dutch John, UT, 84023, US
Telephone: (435) 885-3355

We offer a full service fly shop with top name brands and the professional staff to help you make the right choice.
We carry products from Simms, Patagonia, Winston rods, Scott rods, Waterworks Lamson, Ross, and many other popular supplies and gear.

Along with the fly shop we have a C-store and have Gibby Cafe on site. We offer full service raft rentals and shuttle service for all sections of the river.

Professional Fly Fishing Guides

For nearly three decades, Trout Creek’s professional fly fishing guides have been leading anglers to successfully fish and experience the world-class fishery the Green River and Flaming Gorge Reservoir have to offer. Owner, Johnny Spillane, has integrated his Olympic award-winning work ethic and precision into Trout Creek in an effort to match the greatness of the Green River.

Wade Isaman

Wade first fell in love with fishing back in 1997 on the Green River. On his first day, he became “hooked” after landing two buttery browns. Since then, he has traveled to the waters in Washington and Montana, but kept returning to the Green. He is here to stay as one of our guides!

Wade is the guide for you if you are looking for someone that is “fun”, informative, and patient. He wants you to become “hooked” on these beautiful, big browns as he did several years ago.

As an avid fly-tier, he’ll take care of the flies of choice for you on your trip. Being slightly superstitious, he would prefer you leave the bananas and white lighters

Nick Jackson

Nick has been a licensed fly fishing guide since 2007. He started guiding on the Green River in 2011, and has several years experience in Bristol Bay Alaska and Patagonia Chile. Nick has been featured in National Geographic (2010) and on Trout TV Show (2015).

Nick is often described as courteous, professional, and patient, as well as knowledgeable of both the river water and appropriate flies. He has a kind, receptive personality and can adapt to any skill level from beginner to experienced, and any desired technique of fishing.

John Sparger

John is as local as they come. Having grown up in nearby Vernal, Utah, he was exposed to the Green River at a young age. His passion for fishing was developed upon the numerous lakes and streams around the area, beginning at a very young age.

When he discovered fly fishing, working for Trout Creek, at the age of 18, it was a perfect fit. John has been guiding the Green River since 2006, in that time he has learned to become a patient instructor in the techniques and nuances of fishing the Green, with specific emphasis on his favorite techniques of dry fly and streamer fishing.

Brandon Feller

Brandon has been fly fishing the Green River since he was a boy, and it quickly became his favorite river. He began his guiding career on the Green in 2006, and has been guiding here full time since then. Brandon enjoys teaching anglers and casters of all skill levels and is a Fly Fishers International (FFI) certified casting instructor.

Brandon believes that it’s not just about guiding people into fish, but empowering individuals to become better anglers.

Gene Gautieri

Gene Gautieri has been involved in some form of fishing since age 4 . He grew up in southern California with his fishing career developing in the ocean. Deck hand was the first taste of helping people catch fish. He moved to Park City Utah in 1980, and began fly-fishing and in 1983 started guiding the local streams. Gene’s love of teaching and sharing ideas has an off season. He has taught snow skiing at Park City Mt. Resort for the past 35 seasons. Gene has been published in Fishing and Skiing magazines for teaching awards and technique. His passion and enthusiasm is truly contagious in both seasons.

Carl Boomer

Gene Gautieri has been involved in some form of fishing since age 4 . He grew up in southern California with his fishing career developing in the ocean. Deck hand was the first taste of helping people catch fish. He moved to Park City Utah in 1980, and began fly-fishing and in 1983 started guiding the local streams. Gene’s love of teaching and sharing ideas has an off season. He has taught snow skiing at Park City Mt. Resort for the past 35 seasons. Gene has been published in Fishing and Skiing magazines for teaching awards and technique. His passion and enthusiasm is truly contagious in both seasons.

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Todd Brown

Todd started off his guiding career in Alaska. After several years he moved on to Colorado to guide on the rivers in and around Silverthorne. Todd has now been guiding for Trout Creek Flies on the Green for 5 years now.

Trevor Mattensen

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Call Us

(435) 885-3355

March 19, 2024

Flows: 850-2,200 cfs

Temps: 37-39 F

Fishing has been solid on all three sections, and red creek is running clear. The midge hatch has been good, and we are starting to see a decent amount of bwo’s when conditions are favorable. Heavy nymph rigs in slow, deep water has been effective. On most days you can find rising fish along the banks and in the back eddies. Streamer fishing has been decent on overcast days.

Go-to flies:

Black, brown, wine midge larva, pupa, and adult patterns- #16-22. BWO’s nymph, emerger, and adult/cripple patterns- #16-18. Grey scuds- #18-22. Peach and pink egg patterns. Red and brown worm patterns. Small tan, ginger, and olive streamer patterns.

Get In Touch

Address

1155 Little Hole Rd, Dutch John, UT 84023

Email

info@troutcreekflies.com

Phone

435-885-3355