Fly Fishing
During your next Squaw Valley vacation, learn the art of fly fishing at Resort at Squaw Creek's Fly Fishing Center.
From fly casting and fly tying to guided trips and custom classes, our Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, Matthew Heron, offers a variety of classes to teach you all about this ancient angling method.
Resort at Squaw Creek Fly Fishing Classes
- Beginners Fly Casting 101 (1.5 hrs) - Learn the fine art of fly casting with the resort's certified fly fishing instructor and guide. Everyone from beginners to experts is welcome.
- Introduction to Fly Fishing 101 (3 hrs) - A great class for anyone interested in wanting to learn about this exciting sport. This course covers everything from A-Z in the world of fly fishing, but does not include time on the water.
- The Sundowner (4 hrs) - This program covers all the subjects of the Introduction to Fly Fishing 101 course, along with guided evening fishing on the Resort at Squaw Creek's private, stocked ponds.
- Fish On (1.5 hrs) - Recommended for people with some previous casting experience, this course offers a guided trip on our stocked ponds with the resort's fly fishing specialist.
- Fly Tying 101 (2 hrs) - A great class for those with little or no tying experience, Tying 101 will teach you the basics of fly tying. Equipment is provided.
- Advanced Fly Tying (2 hrs) - Offered to anyone with previous fly tying experience who wants to learn a few more tricks, this class sets the challenge level of each fly based on the goals of the students.
- Aquatic Macro Invertebrate Sampling (1- 1.5 hrs) - This hands-on class is great for families and those of you who have ever wondered, "what do fish eat?" During this course you will be taken below the water's surface to learn about the world of aquatic insects.
- Guided Fishing Trips (full day and half-day) - Join our fly fishing guide on the Truckee River and various other streams in California's Tahoe area.
- Custom Classes - At the discretion of the instructor, some private, custom, group and corporate classes may be available upon request.
Resort at Squaw Creek's Fly Fishing Center is equipped with the best gear from Sage, Galvan, Simms, Rio, Scientific Anglers, Scott and Umpqua. All students in casting or fishing classes must be age 12 or older. Students aged 12 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
For information or to reserve your place in one of our fly fishing classes, contact Matthew Heron at the Resort at Squaw Creek's Fly Fishing Center at 530-214-6034 or mheron@destinationhotels.com.
Meet Matthew Heron
Resort at Squaw Creek's own Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) Certified Casting Instructor, Matthew Heron, started his 22-year fishing career at the age of three and has never looked back.
During his 15 years of fly fishing, Matt has met, cast with and learned from some of the world's best casters and instructors. He also has an extensive background in conservation and trout restoration projects. As an FFF Certified Casting Instructor, Matt has taught some 3,000 people about all aspects of fly fishing.
Matt's impressive credentials include:
- National Outdoor Leadership Schools Graduate, Patagonia Fly Fishing Course
- Member, Federation of Fly Fishers
- Member, Trout Unlimited
- Certified Wilderness First Responder: Emergency training for outdoor professionals
- Degrees in Aquaculture and Aquatic Science, Recreation and Outdoor Recreation Management and Environmental Education from the State University of New York at Cortland and the State University of New York at Morrisville
