2024 Orvis-Endorsed Finalists & Award Winners
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2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge Of The Year
WINNER—The White River Inn, Cotter, AR
“Our stay at White River Inn was a tranquil retreat, thanks to the warm hospitality of hosts Steve and Elisabeth. Their expert guidance and comforting meals made our fishing experience unforgettable. The serene views and peaceful rooms provided a perfect backdrop for relaxation. Highly recommended.”
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2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide Of The Year
WINNER—Dustin Coffey, Blowing Rock, NC
“I’ve been out with many guides, but none better than Dustin. He is an excellent teacher and has a way of explaining casting that is easy to understand. It doesn’t get any better than this! It was a fantastic experience.”
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2024 Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge Of The Year
WINNER—Highland Hills Ranch, Condon, OR
“Just returned from a two-day hunt at this stunning lodge. The setting in the hills of northern Oregon near the Columbia Gorge is drop-dead gorgeous. The land was planted with Milo, wheat, and cherry orchards which are aesthetically pleasing and are a perfect habitat for the birds. Our guide was remarkable in her handling of the dogs which were perfectly trained. Each meal each day was five-star as was the service and hospitality of the Macnabs. We had the most relaxed and congenial dinner conversations. Truly a great American experience.”
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2024 Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Guide Of The Year
WINNER—Hunter Lively, Mingus, TX
“Our guide Hunter could not have been better. He worked the dogs perfectly and always had us in good position. It seems strange but we agreed that his encouragement and even temper improved our shooting!”
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2024 Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter/Fly Shop Of The Year
WINNER—Breckenridge Outfitters, Breckenridge, CO
“Such an awesome experience for my first time ever fly fishing. My guide (Matt Hayes) did an excellent job. Very professional and very helpful/insightful! He managed to get me into some fish with the tougher conditions due to the higher water levels. Think I’m hooked on fly fishing now.”
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Past Winners
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
NORTH FORK RANCH | Shawnee, Colorado
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
FLINT OAK RANCH | Fall River, Kansas
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
BLUE HORIZON LODGE | Belize
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
LOPSTICK OUTFITTERS | Pittsburg, New Hampshire
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
MATT MILES | Lynchburg, Virginia
2023 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
JON HUBBLE | Texas
2023 ORVIS CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
JIMMY BRYAN | Prairie Wildlife, MS
2023 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THOMAS E. BALTZ
2022 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
LINCOLN WESTBY | Blue Horizon Lodge, Belize
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
ALASKA SPORTSMAN'S LODGE | Lake Iliamna/Bristol Bay region, Alaska
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
GREYSTONE CASTLE SPORTING CLUB | Mingus, Texas
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
EL PESCADOR LODGE | Belize
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
WILLOWFLY ANGLERS | Almont, Colorado
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
BRYAN DONOWAY | Jarrettsville, Maryland
2022 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
DAVE BROWN | Dave Brown Outfitters—Arizona Quail Guides, Patagonia, Arizona
2022 ORVIS FLY SHOP OF THE YEAR
NORTHWEST OUTFITTERS | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
2021 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
PAUL ROOS | Montana
2021 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
MADISON VALLEY RANCH | Ennis, Montana
2021 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
FLYING B RANCH | Kamiah, Idaho
2021 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
LILLARD FLY FISHING EXPEDITIONS | Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
2021 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
ALBERTO REY | Fredonia, New York
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
MIKE GOLDSMITH | Joshua Creek Ranch, Boerne, Texas
2021 ORVIS-ENDORSED CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR
BRIAN KRAFT | Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, Bristol Bay region, Alaska
2021 ORVIS DEALER OF THE YEAR
TCO FLY SHOP | Pennsylvania
2020 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
STEVE GROSSMAN | Double Gun Bird Hunts, Staples, Minnesota
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
HEALING WATERS LODGE | Twin Bridges, Montana
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
PRAIRIE WILDLIFE | West Point, Mississippi
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
LINEHAN OUTFITTING | Troy, Montana
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
BJ WALLE | Flying B Ranch, Kamiah, Idaho
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
JOSH PFEIFFER | Maryville, Tennessee
2020 ORVIS-ENDORSED SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
CAPTAIN RENE LETOURNEAU | Pawtucket, Rhode Island
2020 FLY SHOP OF THE YEAR
BAY STREET OUTFITTERS | Beaufort, South Carolina
2019 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
LONNIE ALLEN | Three Rivers Ranch, Idaho
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
CRYSTAL CREEK LODGE | King Salmon, Alaska
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
SOUTHWIND PLANTATION | Attapulgus, Georgia
2019 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
HAWK LAKE LODGE | Kenora, Ontario
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
CROSS CURRENT GUIDE SERVICE & OUTFITTERS | Starlight, Pennsylvania
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
RYAN O’SHAUGHNESSY | Alpine, Texas
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
CHIP SWANSON | Breckenridge, Colorado
2019 ORVIS-ENDORSED SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
DUANE BAKER | Tavernier, Florida
2019 FLY SHOP OF THE YEAR
ANGLER’S COVEY | Colorado Springs, Colorado
2018 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
SANDY MORET | Islamorada, Florida
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
WOLLASTON LAKE LODGE | Saskatchewan, Canada
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
JOSHUA CREEK RANCH | Boerne, Texas
2018 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
SALVELINUS | Spanish Pyrenees
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
WILD WATERS FLY FISHING | Mt. Shasta, California
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
MARK NISSEN | Glendale, Wisconsin
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
JENNY MAYRELL-WOODRUFF | Broken Bow, Oklahoma
2018 ORVIS-ENDORSED SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
CAPT. JASON SULLIVAN | Everglades National Park, Florida
2018 FLY SHOP OF THE YEAR
UNICOI OUTFITTERS | Helen, Georgia
2017 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
MATT LIBBY, SR. | Libby Camps, Maine
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
BIG HOLE LODGE | Wise River, Montana
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
SOUTHWIND PLANTATION | Attapulgus, Georgia
2017 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
EL PESCADOR LODGE & VILLAS | Ambergris Caye, Belize
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
THE TACKLE SHOP OUTFITTERS | Ennis, Montana
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
ERIC HARRISON | Boerne, Texas
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
KIP VIETH | Monticello, Minnesota
2017 ORVIS-ENDORSED SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
CAPT. LUCAS BISSETT | Slidell, Louisiana
2017 FLY SHOP OF THE YEAR
BEAVERKILL ANGLER | Roscoe, New York
2016 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
CAROLYN PARKER | River Run Outfitters, Branson, Missouri
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
THE LODGE AT GLENDORN | Bradford, Pennsylvania
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
PAUL NELSON FARM | Gettysburg, South Dakota
2016 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
MAGIC WATERS PATAGONIA LODGE | Coyhaique, Chile
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
ELLENSBURG ANGLER | Ellensburg, Washington
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING GUIDE OF THE YEAR
RANDY MATIS | Elgin, Arizona
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED FRESHWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
JOHN HERZER | Blackfoot River Outfitters, Missoula, Montana
2016 ORVIS-ENDORSED SALTWATER GUIDE OF THE YEAR
CAPT. KEN CHAMBERS | Backcountry Guide Service, Naples, Florida
2016 ORVIS AUTHORIZED DEALER OF THE YEAR
BRECKENRIDGE OUTFITTERS | Breckenridge, Colorado
2015 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
GEORGE HUNKER | Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
MADISON VALLEY RANCH | Ennis, Montana
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
GREYSTONE CASTLE | Mingus, Texas
2015 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
RIO MANSO LODGE | Argentina
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
NORTH PARK ANGLERS | Walden, Colorado
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR—WEST
CHUCK PAGE | Big Hole Lodge, Wise River, Montana
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR—EAST
BROWN HOBSON | Asheville, North Carolina
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE SERVICE OF THE YEAR
LONG OUTFITTING | Livingston, Montana
2015 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING EXPEDITION OF THE YEAR
DEEP CANYON OUTFITTERS | Bend, Oregon
2014 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
DOUG GIBSON | Three Rivers Ranch, Irwin, Idaho
2014 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING LODGE OF THE YEAR
THE LODGE AT PALISADES CREEK | Irwin, Idaho
2014 ORVIS-ENDORSED WINGSHOOTING LODGE OF THE YEAR
FLYING B RANCH | Kamiah, Idaho
2014 INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
THE BOAT COMPANY | Southeast Alaska
2014 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR
UGLY BUG FLY SHOP | Casper, Wyoming
2014 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR—WEST
PAT KANE | Missoula, Montana
2014 ORVIS-ENDORSED FLY-FISHING GUIDE OF THE YEAR—EAST
PATRICK FULKROD | Bristol, Virginia