Fishing
Guided Fishing
Fish With the Right People
White Hole Resort is guide-owned and operated by Captain Bailey Short, a well-known professional fly-fishing guide with decades of experience on the water.
When you book a guide through us, you’re not rolling the dice.
Whether you prefer fly fishing or bait & spin fishing, we match you with the right guide for your style and skill level. We work with established guides on the White River in addition to having our own experienced guides on staff.
When you book through White Hole Resort, we do the legwork for you, connecting you with consistent, enjoyable guides that will work hard and have a good time on the water.
Why Book Your Guide Through Us?
We Know the River - And the Guides.
We don’t just refer names from a list.
We personally know the guides we work with. We fish with them. We trust them. We choose professionals who are skilled on the water and respectful with guests.
It’s Seamless.
Your guide will meet you at our covered dock – just steps from your cabin.
No coordinating boat ramps.
No scrambling for gear.
No guesswork.
We handle the details so you can focus on fishing.
It's Secure.
All bookings and payments are handled through our established business.
You’re covered by our insurance.
Your cabin and our lodge are available if weather moves through. Tipping your guide is always welcome, but handled directly.
Guided Bait & Spin Fishing
Great for:
- Families
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Casual anglers
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Guests who want steady action
For spin fishermen, we offer a well experienced group of guides we work closely with to ensure clients get a consistently excellent experience.
Rates include guide, boat, motor, fuel, rods, reels, and life jackets. Bait provided by the guide is additional.
| Guided Bait & Spin Fishing Rates | Half-Day | Full-Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $325 | $400 |
| 2 People | $425 | $500 |
| 3 People | $500 | $650 |
Guided Fly Fishing
Our in-house fly guides, Captain Bailey Short and James Kerr, specialize in teaching new comers to the sport, as well as hunting trophy trout on the White. We also work with other established guides in the area to make sure you’re matched with a guide that knows the water well.
Even if you’re new to fly fishing, our guides will put you in position to tangle with quality fish on the river.
Rates include guide, boat, and fly fishing equipment. Waders not included.
| Guided Fly Fishing Rates | Half-Day | Full-Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 People | $450 | $600 |
What to Expect
Trips typically begin around 7:30 a.m. at our dock.
After a quick conversation about your experience level and goals, your guide will take you to productive water and help you fish effectively.
Half-Day: Approximately 4 hours
Full-Day: Approximately 8 hours
Trips run in most weather conditions, except thunderstorms with lightning. If weather moves in, you may wait it out and continue your trip when it’s safe.
Meals & Add-Ons
Cold water and sodas are included.
With advance notice, we can:
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Provide boxed lunches
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Send you out with meals prepared at the lodge
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Bring you back to your cabin mid-day
Cancellation Policy for Guides
When you reserve a guide, you are reserving that guide’s full workday.
If you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled trip, a cancellation fee will apply – up to the full value of the guided service.
We never overbook guides. When you reserve one, that time is held exclusively for you.
Guides For Large Groups
We regularly coordinate guided fishing for large groups, including corporate retreats and events with 40+ anglers.
Because White Hole is guide-owned and deeply connected within the local river community, we can assemble a trusted team of professional guides to serve your entire group efficiently and safely.
We handle the logistics. You get a seamless, organized day on the water.
The Difference
White Hole isn’t just a place to stay.
It’s a guide-owned lodge with real on-the-water leadership. When you fish with us, you’re fishing with professionals we personally stand behind.
If you’re coming to the White River to do it right, this is how you do it.
Call or email to reserve your guide.