THE HIGH COUNTRY SOCIAL

A WOMEN’S FLY FISHING RETREAT

Join us for a five day women’s fly fishing retreat in Yellowstone country, hosted at Wilderness Trails Outfitters.

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This retreat is led by Hastings Fishing Co. and Ladyfish Fly Fishing.

Guests will enjoy guided fishing excursions in Yellowstone’s rivers, streams, and lake waters with experienced guides and time on the water both wading and by boat. It also includes a fully horse supported fishing day along the Snake River, shared camp meals, and a small group setting limited to five women. Evenings are spent back at camp in comfortable wall tents, western style cookouts, conversation around the fire, and space to rest between full days outside.

Designed for women of all experience levels, this retreat offers steady instruction, meaningful time inside the park, and the opportunity to fish some of the most iconic waters in the West while staying in a welcoming, family run backcountry camp.

July 27th - 31st

July 27th - 31st, 2026

Your experience begins at base camp at Wilderness Trails Outfitters, just five minutes from Yellowstone’s South Entrance, where the group will arrive, settle into their wall tents, and get oriented to camp. From there, days are spent fishing in and around Yellowstone National Park, wading rivers and streams, spending a full day on Yellowstone Lake by boat, and riding horseback along the Snake River for a fully supported fishing experience. Evenings are spent back at camp with shared meals and time around the fire.

Throughout the retreat, fly fishing and community are the focus. Each day offers steady time on the water with personalized instruction in a small group of five women. Whether you are new to fly fishing or building on existing skills, the setting allows for confidence, connection, and meaningful time outdoors.

Have any questions? Give us a call at (307) 733-5171

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Basecamp & Introductions

Monday, July 27th

  • Check in at basecamp just five minutes from Yellowstone’s South Entrance

  • Settle into wall tents and get oriented to camp

  • Meet and greet with guides and fellow participants

  • Two hour introductory horseback ride

  • Dinner at camp and evening around the fire

Day 2:

Tuesday, July 28th

  • Early morning breakfast and coffee

  • Transfer into Yellowstone National Park

  • Wade fishing in rivers and streams

  • Instruction focused on reading water, casting, and presentation
    Lunch on location

  • Return to camp for dinner and time around the fire

Day 3:

Wednesday, July 29th

  • Breakfast at camp

  • Transfer into Yellowstone Lake

  • Full day guided boat fishing

  • Lunch on the water

  • Return to camp for dinner

Day 4:

Thursday, July 30th

  • Early breakfast

  • Full day horseback ride along the Snake River with fully horse supported fly fishing

  • Lunch on location

  • Return to camp for final dinner together

Day 5:

Friday, July 31st

  • Breakfast at camp

  • Morning coffee and farewells

  • Checkout and departures

PRICING + BOOKING

What’s Included:

  • Glamping in canvas wall tents, double occupancy

  • All food for the weekend. Hot breakfast served in our wall tent dining area, picnic lunches on location, and nourishing western style dinners prepared over a fire. Dietary allergies and preferences will be accommodated.

  • Accommodations in comfortable wall tents with real beds
    • Guided horseback rides through Yellowstone country
    • Time for fishing along the Snake River by horseback
    • Small group size to allow for meaningful connection and instruction
    • Dedicated time to unplug, fish, and experience nature

  • Wilderness Trails Outfitters and fishing guides to ensure comfort, safety, and quality instruction

What to Bring

Licenses

Meet your Guides!

William Hastings

William Hastings is the founder and lead guide of Hastings Fishing Co., a Wyoming-based fly fishing and outdoor adventure company serving the Greater Yellowstone region. After graduating college in Virginia, William helped open and operate a fly shop, gaining hands-on experience in the fly fishing world before moving west to pursue guiding full time.

For the past four years, William has guided in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, building extensive knowledge of the region’s rivers, lakes, and fisheries. He specializes in creating personalized trips for anglers of all experience levels, from first time fly fishers to seasoned veterans. Offerings include walk and wade backcountry days, family introduction trips, and multi day overnight fishing camps.

William built Hastings Fishing Co. around the belief that the best trips are defined by more than numbers alone. His focus is on providing a relaxed, professional experience rooted in patience, education, and respect for the resource. He takes pride in running a small, detail oriented operation that prioritizes quality over volume and strives to give every guest an authentic connection to the water and the landscape.

 

My parents had seven children and my Pappy hoped he'd have seven little fly fishers. He did luck out with a few and he and I have traveled all over fly fishing. Pappy helped plant the seed, but the browns and cutthroats of the West and brook trout of Virginia watered the obsession. 

I started Ladyfish Fly Fishing to make fly fishing more accessible and approachable for women. With homebase in Virginia, we host women only beginner classes, elevated "catch and keep" trout dinners, community outreach events, and my personal favorite the Young Anglers Academy, getting kids of all ages out on the water. In partnership with Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing and Bird Hunting, we’ve built a clear path for continued education in the sport for everyone.

My hope is that everyone who joins a Ladyfish class or event leaves with confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the water. To me, fly fishing is about more than the fish it’s about the places they live, the people you meet, and the peace you find in between.

Jess Michie

About Wilderness Trails

Wilderness Trails Outfitters has been guiding guests into the heart of the Yellowstone backcountry for decades. Based along the quiet meadows of Sheffield Creek, their camps are surrounded by pristine forests, mountain ridges, and wide open skies. Guests stay in comfortable wall tents equipped for both rest and gathering, with hearty meals prepared fresh each day.

The guides are seasoned professionals who know the terrain intimately, ensuring not only safety on the trail but also a deep connection to the land and horses that make this journey possible.

  • Guided Fishing

  • Scenic Locations

  • Guided Rides

  • Gentle Horses

  • Wildlife Viewing

  • Comfortable Rustic Accommodations

  • Small Group - Limited to five guests

  • Time in Yellowstone & the surrounding wilderness areas