About Us
We are a family run Guide Service based high in the Eastern Sierra of California, by the famous Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. We are easily reached by air via the Mammoth-Yosemite Airport or car. We Guide year-round from Bishop to Bridgeport. Joe Contaldi is the Owner and Lead Guide. Julia Contaldi is the Guide Service Manager. Our Motto is "We Create Memories!" We welcome Anglers of all ages and abilities. We do both river and lake trips. We practice "Catch and Release" to keep our fish population sustainable.
The Shop
We tie and use custom flies you can only get here. If you have done a trip with us you know how deadly they are! Place your order here for custom tied flies by Joe and professional area fly tiers..
Crowley Lake Trips
Half Day Trips
1 or 2 Anglers - $400
Add Angler - $125
Full Day Trips
1 or 2 Anglers - $500.00 (lunch optional)
Add Angler - $150
This includes all rods, reels, flies, and most gear needed for your trip.
* This does not include gratuities, which are greatly appreciated by your Guides.
River Trips
We do full and half-day trips on many rivers in the Eastern Sierra. Locations may vary depending on flows and fish activity.
We provide all rods, reels, and needed gear. Please have waders and wading boots ready before your trip.
*We have a list of many area shops that provide rental gear.
*We have a list of many area shops that provide rental gear.
Performance Anglers Guide Service
We are a family-run guide service based out of Mammoth Lakes, California. We do half, full, and multi-day guided fly fishing adventures in the Eastern Sierra from Bishop to Bridgeport, Pyramid Lake in Sutcliffe, NV, & Eagle Lake in Susanville, CA. We guide trips year-round.