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Trout OPS Fly Fishing Guide, Chris Chandler, hooks into a Mokelumne River Steelhead. His fly rod is bent high as he manages his fly fly controlling the drag manually. The steelhead jumps to the right of the picture creating a perfect moment on the river.
Trout OPS Logo - Mending Lines & Mending Souls - Our proud mission of Fly Fishing couple with serving those who serve.

Trout OPS
Fly Fishing Guide Service

Find your passion on the water  
Our fly fishing guides are experienced, passionate, and highly proficient!

CW4 William Lincoln holding his trophy steelhead, one of many from booked multi-day trip with Trout OPS.

"I've been fishing with Trout OPS for years. My first time, Chris put a fly rod in my hands and taught me to cast from scratch.  I sure testing him but he remained patient to make sure we had success the next morning on the river. Ever since, Chris has worked tirelessly to put me onto the fish and he still gets excited every time we get one to the net!  He isnt just a guide, Chris is a teacher and mentor and the reason I'm hooked on Trout OPS.  I'll be booking for years to come."               12/17/2025

CW4-William Lincoln

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Experience Fly Fishing With Us!

Trout OPS is a veteran-owned professional fly-fishing guide business dedicated to providing exceptional experiences on the water!

Our fly fishing guides will take you out for a full experience of guided fly fishing at one of our many waterways. Our Trips include various half-day, full day, and multi-day excursions.

Fly Fishing Guide, Veteran, and Founder of Troutops.com, Chris Chandler, displays a wild Steelhead buck from the Trinity River. This beautiful anadromous rainbow trout was breifly raise from the water for a quick picture and quickly released unharmed.

Trout OPS Gives Back To Our Veterans

Trout OPS Logo - Mending Lines & Mending Souls - Our proud mission of Fly Fishing couple with serving those who serve.

​​Trout OPS understands the value and the sacrifice our veterans give to our freedom and to our country.

Learn more about how to sign up for a discounted or free guided fly-fishing trip for disabled veterans through the link below. We thank you for your service!

Additional Trip Information & Services

The famous Lower Sacramento River Sundial Bridge with Mount Shasta rising in the background. Based in Redding, CA the Lower Sacramento River is a year round fishery with wild, large, strong trout that fight like like a hell raiser.

Trout OPS's Rivers & Waterways

Our professionals are well-experienced in many different waterways, offering you a seamless excursion in any kind of waters during any season of the year. Learn more about the frequent waterways and rivers our team fish in and the kind of experience our team can deliver for your outing.

Trout OPS's Trip Reports

During each and every trip, our team documents the experience and shares our excursion for others to learn more about.

You can find all of our trip reports below, as well as the conditions of the waterways, the results of our trip, and the timeline of our trip, from start to finish!

Veteran Fly Fisher found his peace of tranquility just below Goodwin Dam on the Lower Stanislaus River. Fly Euro Nymphing from atop of boulder landing the fish of a lifetime.

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Photos From Our Trips
 

Our Reviews

Mokelumne River

Kiera C.

1/2/2024

Chris was amazing and patient. Within a couple of hours he had me casting, mending and catching fish. I can't wait to go again!

Veteran "Linc" displays his trophy steelhead catch from the Trinity River

Bill L.

11/12/2023

Chris setup a multi-day trip for us to spend some time Mending Lines. He planned and coordinated everything (lodging, guide, and food). Best experience of my life. We caught a ton of steelhead too.

Client Scott handles one of his first wild anadromous trout on the Mokelumne River

Scott S.

9/28/2023

Chris has been my guide on a few trips. He is patient and has taught me various techniques and how to read water. It’s always a pleasure and a great time on the water. Looking forward to...

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