Our Intro to Fly Fishing Camp is perfect for those who are looking for an adventurous hobby!
Fly fishing is an amazing way to connect with nature, relieve stress, and find solitude. Join us in Pine City, MN at the Bass Camp Cabin for an all-inclusive weekend of learning, exploring, and building community. Whether you’ve never fly fished before or are wanting to brush up your skills, this is the ultimate way to get started.
Where You’ll Fish
The wild and scenic Snake and St. Croix Rivers are the crown jewels flowing between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Once a pipeline for running logs, dammed and dredged for various industries, the these rivers were among the first federally protected rivers, and have been restored to a near-wild state. Strewn with boulders and lined by forests, the Snake and St. Croix are a smallmouth bass fly fishing paradise. Come explore this awesome river and its fishery on this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive weekend adventure!
The Fishing
Spend a full day and a half fly fishing with our fun-loving and patient guides. You’ll spend Saturday wading on the Snake River and floating in drift boats on the St. Croix on Sunday morning. Our main target is smallmouth bass. Smallies are hard fighting fish that readily eat flies imitating baitfish, crayfish, and frogs. Affectionately called, “bronze backs” because of their dark bronze coloration. St. Croix smallmouth bass are hungry, packed with muscle, and extremely strong fighters. Our smallies average 13-16”, with many trophy sized fish reaching 18+”. You’ll use 6-8wt fly rods to throw large flies that imitate their prey. All equipment and flies are provided by your guide, but feel free to bring your own 6-8wt set up if you want. Fly fishing for smallies is very visual, physical, and exciting for anglers of all skill levels. Opportunities exist to also catch northern pike, walleye, and more on the fly too. The river banks are undeveloped and lined by lush forests that are full of wildlife. You’ll enjoy the scenery as much as the fishing!
The Lodging
An easy, one-hour drive north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, you’ll be staying at our Bass Camp Cabin near Pine City, MN. This humble fishing cabin overlooks the Snake River, a tributary of the St. Croix, and a fantastic fishery in its own rite. The Bass Camp Cabin is freshly updated, and has all the modern amenities of home, including running water, wifi, and A/C. Appointed with two shared bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining area, and living room. Each bedroom has three XL twin beds, and all bedding and linens are provided. Enjoy the sunrise on the wrap around deck listening to the rushing rapids, or practice your cast in the yard shaded by giant trees. Heck, you can even try catching some bass from the shoreline below the deck!
The Experience
Day 1:
Arrive by 9am on Saturday, enjoy some coffee and learn all the basics of fly fishing. We’ll cover the different types of equipment, casting, and knot tying. Then we’ll head to the river to learn about where fish like to hide, and identify aquatic insects, and how to choose the right fly. After a light lunch, we’ll spend the rest of the afternoon fishing and wading on the Snake River. over the river. Later that evening, we’ll return to the cabin and share your fishing stories around the dinner table and campfire. Take a few casts from shore in the Snake River below the cabin if you want to catch more bass before dark!
Day 2:
Wake after a restful night’s sleep and enjoy a home cooked breakfast. Then you’ll head to the St. Croix River for another 4-5 hours of fishing with our guides in drift boats. Drift boats are specially-designed crafts for fly fishing, and are super quiet, stable, and comfortable. Drift boats allow us to easily fish many miles of River for hopefully many more fish. When we return to the cabin, we’ll pack up and eat a light lunch. Before you go, be sure to sign the paddle above the fire place!
2026 Rates and Dates
$750/person, $125 deposit due at time of booking.
- July 25-26
- August 29-30
What’s Included
- 1.5 Days of Guided Fly Fishing
- 1 Night Lodging
- 3 Meals and Beverages
- All Fishing Equipment
- Local Transportation
What’s Not Included
- Personal Fishing Gear (Optional)
- Personal Items like Rain Gear, Sunglasses, and a Brimmed Hat
- Transportation to/from the Cabin in Pine City. MN
- MN Fishing License
- Guide Gratuity
The Details
Deposits are due at the time of booking, plus a $2 per person booking fee and a 3% processing fee. Our booking software will auto-collect the remaining balance on the first day of the trip.
Hosted trip deposits are nonrefundable within 30 days of the trip start date, but can be applied to alternative trips. In the event that the trip is canceled by the guide due to unsafe conditions, high water, severe weather, or other concerns, the deposit can be fully refunded or applied to an alternative trip.
Equipment needs will vary by trip. We will send you a full packing list and itinerary so you know what to bring and what to expect. If you don’t have your own fly fishing equipment, we can provide it free of charge.
It is advisable to purchase travel insurance for your hosted trip in the event of last-minute cancellations. Fishing For All LLC does not provide this service, and it will need to be purchased separately at the discretion of the participant.
Please tip your guides and hosted trip staff. We recommend $100 per person, per day.
Private Custom Camps-
Private camps can be arranged on a limited basis at Troutopia on Trout Run Creek in Chatfield, MN, the Bass Camp Cabin on the Snake River in Pine City, MN, or to other custom areas. We’ll organize all the details for you! Please contact us to inquire about private custom camp options and pricing.
