Pennsylvania Fishing Guides and Outfitters
We may not have as many guides and outfitters as some other States but I would rank the overall quality of Keystone guides as second to none. Its not cheap to take a guided trip but the information that you gain from a day with a good guide is priceless.
Northcentral
Clarion River Adventures - They are based out of Ridgway. They primarily fish the Elk River but also fish other streams in Elk, Potter, and Cameron Counties. They will also guide trips on streams like Spring Creek, Fishing Creek and the little Juniata. Their focus is trout but are also capable of providing a largemouth or smallmouth bass trip.
Flyfisher’s Paradise - Guide service, classes and shop out of State College. Their site has a ton of information about fishing central Pennsylvania.
Keystone Anglers - Operated out of Lock Haven, they fish Fishing Creek, Penns Creek, Spring Creek, Pine Creek, Young Woman’s Creek, Kettle Creek, Slate Run and Cedar Run
TCO Fly Fishing Shop - Fly fishing shop providing guide service to Penns Creek, Fishing Creek, Spruce Creek, Spring Creek and Little Juniata
The Feathered Hook - They are in Centre County in Coburn. They offer a B&B, guide service and fly shop. They primarily fish Penns Creek, Spring Creek and Fishing Creek.
Northeastern
Bill’s Guide Service - Bass fishing guide service on Lake Wallenpaupack and other lakes in PA as well as other States in the Northeast and Virginia
Delaware River Club - They can provide wade and float trips on the Delaware. Lodging is also available.
Fishing Creek Angler - This B&B, fly shop and guide service is located in Benton which is in northern Columbia County - just north of Bloomsburg, PA, and west of Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Gary Mauz Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service - Gary offers professionally guided fly fishing trips on the Upper and Lower sections of the Delaware River.
Indian Springs Flyfishing - Lodging and fishing guide services on the Upper Delaware River
Jerry Hadden’s Guide Service - Provides float fishing trips on the Upper Delaware. Lots of useful information on his site.
L.D. Guide Service - He provides guide fishing on the Upper Susquehanna River.
The Backwoods Angler - They fish the Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Lehigh River, Schuylkill River as well as a number of eastern PA lakes.
The Evening Hatch - Offering fly fishing schools, guide service, fly tying classes, and rod repair and restoration in Lake Harmony.
Northwestern
Bomber Charters - Sportfishing charter on Lake Erie out of Presque Isle Bay
Captain Rick’s Perch Fishing - Head boat charter service targeting perch in Lake Erie
Ciao’ Charters - Provides deep water sport fishing for walleye, salmon/steelhead, smallmouth bass and lake trout on Lake Erie.
Dfishinfool’s Guide Service - Full-time guide service offering trips in Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio tributaries for steelhead, salmond and browns.
Dream Steelie Guide Service - They fish the Erie area for steelhead and trout.
Edward John Head Boat Perch Fishing - Head boat service out of Dobbins Landing
Eye Catcher Charters - Fishing charter service based out of Erie.
Fish Connection Fishing Charter - Captain Don Clayton can provide you a day on Lake Erie for walleye, bass, trout or salmon.
Fly Fish Erie - Guide Karl Weixelmann fishes both the steelhead streams in northwest PA and Presque Isle on Lake Erie.
Lake Erie Ultimate Angler Guide Service - Their shop has several guides who operate out of the shop. They are based out of Erie and offer trips throughout northwestern PA for steelhead and trout.
Leisure Time Charters - Lake Erie charters service out of Erie
Loco-Loco Lake Erie Fishing Charters - They are a full-service Lake Erie fishing charter service, launching out of the Walnut Creek and East Street Marinas in Erie, PA. They specialize in small trips of 3-4 guests in pursuit of walleye, steelhead and perch.
Murph Charters - Charter service on Lake Erie for walleye, bass, steelhead, trout and perch
North Star Charters - Lake Erie, PA Fishing Charters and Lake Ontario, NY Fishing Charters
Northcountry Outfitters and Charter Service - Lake Erie fishing charters and Upper Allegheny River drift boat guide service and fly fishing instruction in Northwest Pennsylvania.
Oil Creek Outfitters - Provides guiding service for western Pennsylvania. They also offer fly fishing classes.
Overtime Charters - Fishing Lake Erie off North East for walleye, salmon, smallmouth bass, lake trout and steelhead.
PA Steelhead Guide - Doc Wally provides fly-fishing trips primarily on Elk and Walnut Creeks. You don’t have to be an expert to fish with him. He guides for all skill levels.
Pennsylvania Lake Erie Charter Captain Association - Association representing several PA Lake Erie charter Captains.
Seawolf Lake Erie Sport Fishing Charter - Lake Erie fishing charter for yellow perch, smallmouth, steelhead and walleye fishing charter Erie PA
Sharpefly Fish Charter - He specializes in fly fishing chartes. He offers charters for 1 or 2 fisher persons. Fishing is from 18″ center console. He fishes Lake Erie or local lakes depending on weather and the bite.
Something Catchy Charters - They fish the Ohio and PA waters of Lake Erie. When fishing PA waters they fish out of Walnut Creek Access Area.
Steelhead Trips - Their name says it all. They offer steelhead trips in northwest PA on the Erie tributaries.
Stump Jumper Charters - Lake Erie charters service based out of Albion.
Vision Quest Fishing Charters - Lake Erie charter service based out of Port Erie.
WetWater Guide Service - Fishing Steelhead Alley in northwest PA. They offer fly or spin fishing trips.
Wind Jammer Sportfishing Charters - Fishing for walleye, steelhead, smallmouth bass, perch, and salmon on Lake Erie
Southcentral
Clappers Guide Service - They offer a lot of experience chasing striped bass on Raystown Lake. They only guide for striped bass.
Clouser Flyfishing - If you know anything about fly fishing, you know the name Bob Clouser. Mr. Clouser offers guiding services on the Susquehanna River as well as a fly fishing school.
Coveted Waters Premier Fly Fishing Guide Services - Southcentral PA guides have the unique ability to offer you quality trout and bass fishing in the same day. Coveted Waters can do just that. For bass, they fish the Juniata and Susquehanna river as well as other streams in southcentral PA. For trout, they fish some of PA’s most famous streams including Big Spring, Yellow Breeches, Clarks Creek and Penns Creek. They offer float and wade trips.
Mike Heck’s Trout Guides - Mike fishes all of the popular streams in this region. He is an Orvis endorsed guide. He also offers packages with lodging. I believe he also offers trips for smallmouth on the Susquehanna.
Raystown Striper Guide Service - They offer Striper and Lake Trout fishing on the big Lake. They run charter boats from April to November and specialize in Striper fishing.
Spruce Creek Outfitters - Fly shop offering guide service on the Little Juniata River
Susquehanna River Guides - Based out of New Cumberland, they offer a smallmouth fly fishing guide service on the Susquehanna River.
TCO Fly Fishing Shop - Fly fishing shop providing guide service to Spruce Creek, Penns Creek, Fishing Creek, Spring Creek and Little Juniata
Tom’s Fly-Fishing Services - Based out of New Cumberland, they provide fly fishing guide services to all of the major trout streams in southcentral PA including Clark’s Creek, Yellow Breeches and Big Spring Creek. They also offer smallmouth fishing on the Juniata and the Susquehanna.
Trophy Guide Service Inc. - They specialize in catching big striped bass on Raystown Lake. They can also put you onto other fish like smallmouth, trout, catfish and muskie.
Wolf Tracks Guide Service - The guides at Wolf Track Guide Service can take you on fishing trips to PA and New York. For PA waters, they guide on the Susquehanna and Juniata for smallies and Clark’s Creek, Penns Creek, Fishing Creek, the Yellow Breeches, and the Quittie for trout.
Yellow Breeches Outfitters - They offer guiding service on Cumberland County streams as well as the Susquehanna River. They are have a fly fishing store, gift shop, and clothing store in Boiling Springs.
Southeastern Region
Gary Mauz Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service - Gary offers professionally guided fly fishing trips on the Upper and Lower sections of the Delaware River.
Hobo Charters - Offering Delaware River fishing guide service for Shad, Walleye and Smallmouth Bass.
Rivers Outdoor Adventures - Fly fishing shop and guide service in New Ringgold in Schuylkill County. They fish both local waters as well as other PA destinations such as Susquehanna River, Lake Erie Watershed and the Cumberland Valley.
Sky Blue Outfitters - While they are based out of Southeastern, PA, they provide fishing guide services on waters throughout the Commonwealth. Lehigh River, Pine Creek, French Creek, Penns Creek and Slate Run are just a few of the many waters that they can guide you on.
The Ardent Angler Guide Service - Capt. Chris Gatley can hook you up with some great fishing on the Delaware River. He also provides saltwater trips.
The Backwoods Angler - They fish the Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Lehigh River, Schuylkill River as well as a number of eastern PA lakes.
Southwestern Region
Beaver Creek Anglers - Beaver Creek is a fly fishing trout stream, approximately 60 miles south of Pittsburgh. Guided and unguided fishing available.
Spring Creek Outfitters - Offering float trips on the middle Yough from Conflunce to Ohiopile.
Wilderness Voyageurs - They guide on the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County.
