Yosemite Grand Slam Fly Fishing Adventure

Yosemite Grand Slam Backpacking Adventure Blends High-Country Hiking and Fly Fishing

The Yosemite Grand Slam Backpacking Adventure offers an immersive multi-day wilderness experience in Yosemite National Park, designed for both beginner and advanced anglers seeking remote trout fishing in the park’s pristine high country. Guided by an experienced fly fishing professional, participants explore alpine terrain while learning advanced techniques and enjoying access to some of the most scenic and secluded waters in the region. Each journey is tailored to conditions and permit availability, often focusing on areas such as the Ten Lakes Basin.

The adventure begins with a steady ascent through iconic landscapes including Lukens Lake and Yosemite Creek, continuing through Half Moon Meadow and climbing toward Ten Lakes Pass. Along the route, hikers are treated to sweeping views of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne while enjoying gourmet trail lunches and opportunities to fish for rainbow, brook, and brown trout in remote alpine waters.

In the Ten Lakes Basin area, including Ten Lakes Basin, campers establish a base for extended fishing sessions in high-elevation lakes known for their clear water and healthy trout populations. Afternoons are spent casting lines, relaxing in the wilderness, and taking in the quiet beauty of the backcountry before returning to camp for gourmet meals prepared under open skies.

The journey concludes with a return over Ten Lakes Pass and a descent back through Half Moon Meadow, with additional fishing opportunities along Yosemite Creek before finishing in Tuolumne Meadows. A celebratory meal marks the end of the expedition, giving participants time to reflect on a multi-day experience that blends sport, exploration, and deep wilderness immersion in Yosemite’s high country.