Favorite Flies
Purple Peril
Green Butt Skunk
Silvey's Tube Snakes
Metal Detectors
Hoh Bo Spey
The GRC
X-Caddis
Gorilla Stone
Trico Spinner

Guided Waters
N.F. Santiam River, OR
Deschutes River, OR
Grande Ronde River, OR  
John Day River, OR
Methow River, WA
Yakima River, WA
Cle Elum River, WA
Naches River, WA
Klickitat River, WA
Skagit River, WA
Sauk River, WA
Skykomish River, WA
Snoqualmie River, WA
Ceder River, WA
Green River, WA
Lewis River, WA
Cowlitz River, WA
Calawah River, WA
Bogachiel River, WA
Sol-Duc River, WA
Hoh River, WA
Clearwater River, WA
Queets River, WA
N.F. Stillaguamish River, WA
Coeurd'Alene River, ID Rock Creek, MT
Blackfoot River, MT
Missouri River, MT
Clark Fork River, MT
Bitterroot River, MT

Riverside Culinary Specialty: Grilled chicken fajitas with seasoned vegetables and spicy black beans

Todd Karn
Professional Guide


Outdoor adventures are in my blood!  I was born in Salem, Oregon into a family of outdoorsmen.  My grandfather, who worked for the Oregon State Forestry Department and my father, who was an avid outdoor adventurist, were both instrumental in the development of who I am today. I enjoyed countless days drifting and fishing for trout, steelhead and sturgeon on their favorite rivers.

I grew up fishing spinning gear with great success but, as I grew older, I felt something was missing. I needed a new challenge! Coincidently, my father gave me a fly rod and reel package. Like most beginners, I was overwhelmed with this new style of fishing.  After spending my first year fumbling around, I had an opportunity to spend three days on the river with a very experienced guide – I took it! That particular trip gave me a whole new perspective on fishing as well as a new found respect for the value of a guide.

Sixteen years later, my passion for fishing (or obsession, as some refer to it!) can be summed up this way: I receive profound pleasure from teaching someone the fine art of fly fishing and spending time on the water with new and old friends.  It’s the satisfaction you get from presenting a perfect cast; or that perfect swing in the perfect run while skating an October caddis; or seeing the smile on someone’s face when everything comes together and they land their first fish.   You see, it might sound like an obsession to some but to me, it’s more of a lifelong challenge.

I’ve spent the last 38-years of my life chasing fish on numerous Pacific Northwest rivers.  My goal as your guide is to ensure you have a fun and memorable time! Being extremely patient by nature, I am well versed in beginning to advanced levels of fishing, and will easily adapt our trip to your desired level of instruction.  I look forward to spending time with you on your next outdoor adventure!

Member CCA
Member Wild Steelhead Coalition
Member Trout Unlimited
Member Native Fish Society



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"You were such a great teacher at the Cedar River event a couple weeks ago, my husband and I had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!"
Kersten Wiltz -- Seattle, WA