About Wild Fly Anglers
Wild Fly Anglers is a premier fly fishing guide service operating year-round in the Eastern Sierra for over 20 years. We offer trips around Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, and Bridgeport, making it the perfect spot for fly anglers targeting trout. Our expertise covers aspects of freshwater fly fishing, whether you enjoy wading in local streams or prefer the tranquility of still water fishing on Crowley Lake or Bridgeport Reservoir. Our focus includes popular spots like Crowley Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Pleasant Valley Reservoir, East Walker River, Upper & Lower Owens River and many more. Excitingly, this year we will also offer guided fly fishing float trips in wild Alaska—check out that section for details. At Wild Fly Anglers, your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, with experienced guides and well-maintained gear to ensure a memorable experience. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to plan your next guided fly fishing adventure!
Captain Jason Christian
Owner/operator/GuidE @Wild Fly Anglers
A Life on the Water — Jason Christian
There’s a certain kind of person the mountains shape early.
For Jason Christian, it started in a small town on the western slope of the Sierra, along the Stanislaus River—where fishing wasn’t a hobby, it was just part of being alive. Days were measured by light, weather, and water levels. Summers meant casting lines. Winters meant snow, skiing, and waiting for runoff to drop again.
By 17, he made the move that would define everything—heading to the Mammoth Lakes area. That’s where fly fishing stopped being something he did… and became who he was.
What started as obsession turned into craft.
And over time, craft turned into a profession.
More than a decade guiding in the Eastern Sierra taught him something most anglers never fully grasp—that fly fishing isn’t just about catching fish. It’s about reading water like a language. It’s about understanding insects, current seams, light angles, and timing. It’s about patience, and knowing when to move… and when not to.
But staying still was never part of the plan.
Jason pushed further—earning his captain’s license and heading north to Alaska, chasing bigger water, bigger fish, and wilder experiences. For seven summers, life looked different: bush planes, remote float trips, long days on untouched rivers, and the constant presence of brown bears.
Out there, guiding became something deeper.
No crowds. No noise. Just raw nature and the responsibility of putting people into it safely—and meaningfully.
And then, after mastering that world, he came back.
Back to the Eastern Sierra.
Back to home.
Today, through Wild Fly Anglers, Jason brings over 20 years of experience to every single trip—but what really sets him apart isn’t just knowledge. It’s how he sees the water… and how he teaches others to see it too.
Because a day with him isn’t just about hooking trout.
It’s about understanding why that fish ate.
Why that drift worked.
Why that stretch of river matters.
Whether it’s a kid picking up a fly rod for the first time, or an experienced angler chasing something bigger, his goal is the same: create a day that sticks with you.
Not just for the fish—but for the feeling.
The Eastern Sierra has a way of doing that.
Cold mornings on the Lower Owens River.
Glassy water at Crowley Lake.
Wild currents on the East Walker River.
These aren’t just locations—they’re part of the story.
And for Jason, guiding isn’t just a business. It’s a continuation of the life he grew up in—now shared with the people who step into it for a day.
Because at the end of it all, it’s not about numbers.
It’s about moments.
Learning something new.
And walking away seeing the water a little differently than before.
I'm Captain Jason Christian, I have over 20 years of strong guiding experience. I own and operate Wild Fly Anglers. Providing year round guide service in the Eastern Sierra & beyond. As the sole operator of this fishing guide service I stand behind every outing. My priority is to provide clients with the best instruction, gear and fishing that is available in the area. Whether it be your first time with a fly rod or if you are an experienced fisherman, I will provide knowledgeable instruction in every aspects of fly fishing in the Eastern Sierras and beyond.
I focus on teaching all stages of instruction from rigging to casting, the entomology of bug selection, reading the water and overall improving your path to an advanced fly fishermen. I enjoy every type of fly fishing from small intimate spring creeks to the large wild rivers of Alaska or the Pacific Northwest. Whether it be catching a 6" trout on a dry fly or swinging for winter steelhead, I believe it's my job to stay positive and keep those good vibes coming.
I strive to provide knowledgeable instruction in a wide variety of angling possibilities while I personally aspire to grow and achieve new goals within the sport. In the end, making lifelong memories and finding enjoyment in each day is my goal.
I am licensed in California & Alaska. I hold a US Merchant Mariner Credentials (OUPV Six Pack), WFR, CPR & First Aid. I'm fully insured and bonded. Knowing this, you can leave your worries behind when we hit the water. I look forward to a day of fishing with you.
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