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Trout OPS Fly Fishing Guide, Chris Chandler, hooks into a Mokelumne River Steelhead. His fly rod is bent high as he manages his fly fly controlling the drag manually. The steelhead jumps to the right of the picture creating a perfect moment on the river.
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Trout OPS
Fly Fishing Guide Service

Find your passion on the water  
Our fly fishing guides are experienced, passionate, and highly proficient!

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"I've been fishing with Trout OPS for years. My first time, Chris put a fly rod in my hands and taught me to cast from scratch.  I sure tested him but he remained patient to make sure we had success the next morning on the river. Ever since, Chris has worked tirelessly to put me onto the fish and he still gets excited every time we get one to the net!  He isnt just a guide, Chris is a teacher and mentor and the reason I'm hooked on Trout OPS.  I'll be booking for years to come."                                 12/17/2025

CW4-William Lincoln

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Experience Fly Fishing With Us!

Trout OPS is a veteran-owned, ORVIS Endorsed fly fishing guide service dedicated to providing exceptional experiences on the water!

Chris will take you out for a full experience of guided fly fishing at one of our many waterways. Our Trips include various half-day, full day, and multi-day excursions.

Our primary home water is the Mokelumne River where we have private access.  

Fly Fishing Guide, Veteran, and Founder of Troutops.com, Chris Chandler, displays a wild Steelhead buck from the Trinity River. This beautiful anadromous rainbow trout was breifly raise from the water for a quick picture and quickly released unharmed.

Trout OPS Gives Back To Our Veterans

Trout OPS Logo - Mending Lines & Mending Souls - Our proud mission of Fly Fishing couple with serving those who serve.

​​Trout OPS understands the value and the sacrifice our veterans give to our freedom and to our country.

Learn more about how to sign up for a discounted or free guided fly-fishing trip for disabled veterans through the link below. We thank you for your service!

Additional Trip Information & Services

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Trout OPS's Rivers & Waterways

Our professionals are well-experienced in many different waterways, offering you a seamless excursion in any kind of waters during any season of the year. Learn more about the frequent waterways and rivers our team fish in and the kind of experience our team can deliver for your outing.

Trout OPS's Trip Reports

Coming Soon!
During many trips, we document the experience and shares our excursion for others to learn more about.

You can find all of our trip reports below, as well as the conditions of the waterways, the results of our trip, and the timeline of our trip, from start to finish!

Veteran Fly Fisher found his peace of tranquility just below Goodwin Dam on the Lower Stanislaus River. Fly Euro Nymphing from atop of boulder landing the fish of a lifetime.

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Photos From Our Trips
 

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