MacKenzie On The Fly
Independent · Napa, California
MacKenzie On The Fly is an independent fishing guide based in Napa, California, running nearshore and stillwater trips for striped bass on Napa River, Lake Sonoma, and San Francisco Bay. Season runs year round. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
A USCG licensed captain running guided fly fishing charters out of Napa, working the tidal Napa River, San Francisco Bay and Lake Sonoma from a boat for striped bass. Trips launch from Cuttings Wharf all twelve months of the year.
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WatersNapa River, Lake Sonoma, San Francisco Bay
SpeciesStriped bass
Tripsnearshorestillwater
SeasonYear round
RatesFull day $700, half day $525, San Francisco Bay $675
Good to know
What waters does MacKenzie On The Fly fish?
MacKenzie On The Fly guides Napa River, Lake Sonoma, and San Francisco Bay, out of Napa, California. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with MacKenzie On The Fly?
On MacKenzie On The Fly's trips you're targeting striped bass. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does MacKenzie On The Fly run?
MacKenzie On The Fly runs nearshore and stillwater trips on Napa River, Lake Sonoma, and San Francisco Bay. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with MacKenzie On The Fly?
MacKenzie On The Fly's guided season runs year round. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in California?
Yes: everyone fishing California waters needs a valid California fishing license. You buy your own; get it from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. MacKenzie On The Fly can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with MacKenzie On The Fly?
You book directly with MacKenzie On The Fly: through their website at mackenzieonthefly.com. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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