Fly Fishing Connecticut's guide Jeff Yates has been fishing the waters of Fairfield County for over 30 years.

Author of the book Fly Fishing Fairfield County: Secrets of Suburban Streams, Jeff is the Senior Director of Engagement for Trout Unlimited, a national conservation nonprofit. When he's not guiding or fishing, Jeff is leading river restoration projects or planning fishing and conservation events and clinics.

His intimate knowledge of the smaller rivers in Western Connecticut provide the most productive outings on local waters. On the Farmington and Housatonic Rivers, Jeff's extensive knowledge of the entire river system means clients will be able to avoid the crowds and target trophy trout and smallmouth bass no matter the season or stream flow. He has also discovered the secret streams throughout the region for targeting native brook trout, and can guide clients to a successful day of fishing for these native New England gems.

A master guide and fly tyer, Jeff's goal is for his clients to learn the access points and techniques that will make them successful anglers on their own future outings.

Guiding sessions are catch-and-release only and include lessons on insect entomology, stream flows and conditions, reading the water, improving casting skills and conservation and history.