What Species of Trout Will You Catch?

On all of our trips you will have the chance to catch rainbow and brown trout, but one of the coolest parts about our teen fly fishing expeditions is backpacking into the remote wilderness to catch native trout. Below is a sample of some of the fish caught during our summer expeditions.

Natives

Colorado River Cutthroat from high in the back country during the West Elk Adventure.

Colorado River Cutthroat from high in the back country during the West Elk Adventure." /> In addition to several other species the Yellowstone Adventure will be chasing Snake River Cutthroat like this one.

In addition to several other species, the Yellowstone Adventure will be chasing Snake River Cutthroat like this one." /> In addition to some huge browns and rainbows on our NC Blue Ridge Adventure you will have the chance to watch native Southern Appalachian absolutely hammer your dry fly.

In addition to some huge browns and rainbows, on our NC Blue Ridge Adventure, you will have the chance to watch native Southern Appalachian Brook Trout absolutely hammer your dry fly." /> Hiking two days into the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park on our Rocky Mountain Explorer trip will bring you to a high alpine lake where monster Greenback Cutthroat like this one cruise the depths.

Hiking deep into the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park on our Rocky Mountain Explorer trip will bring you to a high alpine lake where monster Greenback Cutthroat like this one cruise the depths." />

Non-Natives

You are likely to catch brown trout during all but our Yellowstone Adventure

You are likely to catch brown trout during most of our teen adventures." /> A beautiful rainbow from our Blue Ridge Adventure. (Also found on our CO trips)

A beautiful rainbow from our Blue Ridge Adventure. (Also found on our CO trips)" /> Known for their large dorsal fin, Arctic Grayling are not native to Colorado but high above tree line during our West Elk Adventure you will find wild grayling introduced by helicopter long ago. Known for their large dorsal fin, Arctic Grayling are not native to Colorado but high above tree line during our West Elk Adventure you will find wild grayling introduced a long time ago.

 

 

Lillard Fly Fishing Expeditions was started in 2010 as a graduate thesis for my Master's Degree in Environmental Conservation Education at NYU. The operating premise was simple - by coupling amazing wilderness fly fishing camps for teens with environmental education and service learning we can help inspire future generations of fly fishing conservationists. We have been growing our unique list of trips and experiences ever since.

When it comes to choosing a summer program for your teen the options are endless. For the teen who loves to fish, be outside, and has a strong sense of adventure we have made the choice easy. We are the leader in teen fly fishing adventures and are dedicated to providing the best backcountry fly fishing experience with opportunities for teens to engage in leadership training, community service, and backcountry camping.

Sincerely,

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Will Lillard, Founder/Director/Guide

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Lillard Fly Fishing Expeditions
2540 King Road
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768

(828) 577-8204