The Wildcat and Ellis Rivers border RiverWood - literally a short walk from our door steps - with some of the finest trout fishing around.  Come and explore by yourself or go on a guided tour.  We offer a variety of fly fishing packages that cater to beginners, intermediates, and experts.

We practice catch and release angling on all of our trips.

Fly Fishing 101

Fly Fishing is part art form, part sport, and all fun! There's nothing like stealthily wading up a crystal clear stream looking for the spots where trout lay in wait.  You find a likely riffle, execute the perfect cast, and watch your fly alight on the water. The fly drifts downstream, and then vanishes in a sudden swirl. You set the hook and a shimmering trout leaps into the air.   Now you are the one who is hooked!

Let local guide and instructor, Nathan Hill, teach you how to execute that perfect cast, and then show you where to find, and how to catch brook and rainbow trout.

A one to two hours class of casting instruction. Equipment is included.

“Fly Fishing is for girls!”

Think fly fishing is a “boys only” club? Think again, women are the fastest growing demographic of fly fishers, and many are now top fishing guides!

Come solo or bring a friend, and let Nate give you expert casting lessons at the nearby village pond.  Once you've mastered the basics, he'll show you how to tempt the trout in the Ellis and Wildcat rivers.  For those of you with more experience...read on!

Fly Fish the Valley

Go on a half or full day wading excursion to the best fishing spots in the valley. Fish for big brown trout in the Saco by morning and switch over to chasing aggressive Ellis River rainbow trout in the afternoon. Or start the day chasing wild brook trout on one of our mountain streams, and finish the evening stalking wary trout rising to dry flies. Whatever the day, Nate will take you to where the fish are biting best.

Looking For a True Adventure?

                                      Drift the Andro!

Let Nate take you on a half or full day long drift boat expedition down the Androscoggin River in search of wild rainbow trout, brown trout and salmon.  Nate has pontoon boats and a new Stealthcraft "Skinny Skiff" These both allow you to fish in safety and comfort with access to the biggest fish in the river. Fishing the Andro is a wilderness experience. You may see bald eagles, moose, otters, deer and even black bears, along with the trout and salmon.

Here's What You'll Get !

The package includes a 15% discount on a 2 night stay (additional nights charged at full rate, can not be combine with other offers), we will work with Nate to book your trip, and fishing gear is available if you need it.  A NH fishing license will be required, and can be purchsed on-line at www.wildlife.state.nh.us

Each morning you'll awake to a full gourmet breakfast or our "to go" breakfast (coffee, juice, breakfast sandwich, fruit and other treats) when an early start is needed.

If you already have a booking with Nate let us know when you book and we will apply the same 15% discount.

Please call to book.

Rates (does not include lodging)

Casting Class

1 to 2 people - $75/hour (offered off season)

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Fly Fish the Valley - Wading

Full Day (8 hours) for 1 or 2 people - $450 ($100 each additional angler)

Half Day (4 hours) for 1 or 2 people - $300 ($75 each additional angler)

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Drift Boat Trip

Full Day (8 hours) for 1 or 2 people - $500

Half Day (4 hours) for 1 or 2 people - $375

About Nate

Owner of Hill Country Guide Service, Nate began fishing the White Mountains when he was seven years old, and  spent his adolescence improving his fly fishing skills on the Ellis and Saco Rivers.

He attended UNH and during the summer between his junior and senior years, he interned with the Federation of Fly Fishers in Livingston, Montana. There, he fine tuned casting, tying, and fishing skills, but more importantly, learned how to instruct others.

Upon returning to New Hampshire he got his guide's license and has spent the last six years guiding on the Ellis, Saco and Androscoggin rivers, spending all of his free time re-learning the waters he grew up on, and finding new places to explore.  He is now guiding full time from April through October. Nate is also author of the Ellis River Chapter in the soon to be published book: 50 Best Places: Fly Fishing the Northeast, learn more at www.stoneflypress.com and www.facebook.com

Visit his website at www.whitemountainflyfishing.com. and Facebook