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Jerry Frye

Meet Guide Jerry Frye

Meet Captain Jerry Frye: Your Expert Guide on the Sacramento & Trinity Rivers

Jerry Frye, founder of Fryes Fishing, is a dedicated Northern California fishing guide with decades of experience on the water. Raised in the heart of the region’s outdoors, Jerry’s deep connection to the Sacramento River and Trinity River has shaped his expertise as a premier guide. From a young age, he explored the mountains, rivers, and lakes around Redding, developing a lifelong appreciation for fishing in these scenic and fish-rich waterways.


Over the years, Jerry’s passion for fishing grew from a personal pursuit into a professional calling. What started as a part-time guiding service in 2000 became a full-time venture in 2012, allowing Jerry to share his skills and local knowledge with anglers year-round. He is known for helping clients land King salmon, Pacific steelhead, striped bass, and trophy rainbow trout throughout Northern California. Whether you're an experienced fly angler or just starting out, Jerry’s patient, instructional style ensures an enjoyable day on the water.


Highly regarded among fly fishing enthusiasts, Jerry Frye specializes in guiding trips on the Lower Sacramento and Trinity Rivers. With over 40 years of hands-on fishing experience, he tailors each charter to the season and the species, offering expert instruction on fly fishing, spin casting, and drift techniques. Jerry’s mission is to connect every guest with memorable catches in the best fishing spots California has to offer.


The Boats: Designed for Your Ultimate Fishing Experience

Fryes Fishing operates with two custom boats to accommodate a variety of fishing conditions. The first is a 20-foot Jetcraft motorboat powered by a 150HP Honda engine—ideal for covering wide stretches of the Sacramento River and comfortably seating groups. For stealthy river access and precision casting, Jerry also uses a 17-foot FishCraft drift boat outfitted with a 15HP Mercury engine. Each vessel is fully equipped with premium rods, tackle, and safety gear to ensure a smooth, productive day on the water.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

Expertise & Attributes

44 Years of Experience

fishing Attributes

Master Guide
Nature / Wildlife Views
Freshwater Fishing
Live Bait
Technical Fishing
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Good with Large Groups
Good with New Anglers
Good with Families
Good with Kids

Gear & Equipment

Available Fishing Gear

Fishing Poles
Fly Box
Fly Lines
Leader Tippet
Lures
Medical Supplies
Reels
Rods

Good to Knows

Trip Includes

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait & Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Lunch
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

What to Bring

  • Sun Protection (Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Fishing Hat)
  • Wear Weather-Appropriate Clothing (Layers are good)
  • Feel free to bring your own "lucky rod" as well
  • A California fishing license
  • Salmon card (Trinity River)
  • Steelhead card (required for all Sacramento river TROUT fishing and Trinity river steelhead fishing trips)
  • Food and Drinks

BOATS

boat Type: Motorboat (engine-powered)

boat Guest Capacity: 10

boat Length: 20

Manufacturer Name: Jetcraft (Aluminum fishing)

Model Year: 1997

Number of Engines: 1

Horsepower per Engine: 150

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boat Registration: Not Given

Features: GPS, Fish Finder, Livewell / Live Bait Tank

FishCraft

boat Type: Drift Boat

boat Guest Capacity: 2

boat Length: 17

Manufacturer Name: FishCraft

Model Year: 2007

Number of Engines: 1

Horsepower per Engine: 15

Maximum Cruising Speed: 5

boat Registration: Not Given

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Place To Stay In Trinity River - Indian Creek Lodge

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