Guides

Joe Croteau - I have been guiding in Estes Park since 1996. During the off season I am a High School Social Studies teacher who graduated from Colorado State University. When I am not in the classroom I am off fishing some of the best holes in Colorado, Montana or Idaho. My summer home is Rocky Mountain National Park and I know it as well as anyone. Hop on a trip and learn some of the secrets the Rockies has to offer!

Ali Bair - I came to Sasquatch seven years ago for a fun summer job during college, and have found myself coming back every year since. The fishing, hiking, community, and, of course, the mountains of Estes Park make spending summer anywhere else unthinkable. Over the years, I have fallen in love with guiding. Sharing the coveted craft of fly fishing with so many different types of people has deepened my own love and dedication for the sport. In the off-season, I work as a freelance filmmaker and aspire towards a career in documentary film. I hope to one day produce documentaries about fly fishing culture all over the world, perhaps starting with Colorado.

Sam Rubaker - I am from Western Pennsylvania and this is my 4th year guiding for Sasquatch. I grew up fishing for native brook trout in my home state and have fallen in love with fly fishing for the native Greenback Cutthroat here in the Rockies. When I’m not here in Estes fishing the backcountry, you can find me fishing the PA and OH tributaries of Lake Erie for steelhead while pursuing a dual degree in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Gannon University. Between trout and steelhead, I spend close to half the year fishing or guiding, and it is still not enough time on the water. I like math and fly fishing... if my girlfriend made me choose between her and fly fishing, I'd really miss her.

Ben West - This is my third season guiding with Sasquatch. I grew up just outside of Fort Collins, Colorado and recently graduated from Saint John’s University in Minnesota. My grandpa was the first to put a fly rod in my hand about 7 years ago and I haven't looked back since. Exploring the beautiful fisheries of Northern Colorado has set me up for a lifetime of chasing trout. Can't wait to see you on the water! Tight lines!

Jason Rieke -I grew up in Rochester, Minnesota and became a trout bum during my time in college. In May 2018 I graduated from Winona State University with a degree in composite materials engineering and a week later I hit the road for Colorado where I have lived ever since. The fishing has been so good that I have yet to use my engineering degree! Over the last 3 years I have spent more than 100 days per year fly fishing for trout and I strive to share what I have learned with everyone that I take fishing. This will be my third season guiding with Sasquatch and I can’t wait to share some time on the water with you!

Jessica O'Sullivan - I was born and raised in Northern California at the base of a mountain. I grew up in the outdoors hiking and snowboarding whenever I could. Being an outdoors person I look forward to finding new adventures all the time. I am currently going to college in Northern California, working on general education and discovering exactly where my future will take me. This will be my third summer at Sasquatch and I can't wait to get there and get started again!

Shane Smith - I am a 5th grade math teacher from Fayetteville, Arkansas where I run a fly fishing club after school. I have been fly fishing for 15 years and was self taught. I grew up fishing many different types of water and love fishing the big waters alone, although some friends think I shouldn't. This is my second full summer guiding with Sasquatch and cannot wait to be back in Colorado!

Jessica McKay -This is my second summer guiding for Sasquatch! I was born and raised in Northern Minnesota. I’ve always been a traveler and outdoor enthusiast. My traveling has taken me backpacking the mountain of Montana, surfing the waves of California, climbing the rocks and exploring the canyons of Utah and NOW fishing the rivers of Colorado. I graduated December 2018 from Winona State University as a Registered Nurse. I fell in love with fly fishing and the Rocky Mountains and decided to stick around for another summer! Looking forward to helping you find your passion for fly fishing!!!!

Jake Higgerson - I was born and raised in Fort Collins. Just last year I graduated high school and have decided to take a few years off to do what I love ( Climbing and fishing ) before starting college. I’ve been fly fishing for six years and this will be my third season guiding for sasquatch and I’m super excited! I love fishing small creeks because they are so technical, but fishing lakes in the afternoon as the sun is setting is always an amazing experience. After this season i'm heading to live in australia for a few months through a program called WWOOF.

Nate Stone - I was born and raised just outside of Saint Paul, MN and this will be my second year guiding for Sasquatch fly fishing! My father was the first one to introduce me to the sport of fly-fishing at the age of 9 and I have been going strong ever since. I have recently graduated from Saint John’s University in MN with a degree in Biology/Environmental Studies and can’t wait to spend the next months out on the water. Looking forward to great fishing and memories with you, cheers!

Kristian Koenig - I come from the suburbs of Chicago in IL and last summer I started developing my love for fly fishing with some guides from Sasquatch. This past December I graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Secondary Math Education and Spanish. This Spring I served as a math teacher in Whitehall, WI and hope to land another teaching position for the 2019-2020 school year. Along with fly fishing I love spending my time outdoors rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, camping, and mountain biking. Sharing my passions with others is something I really enjoy doing and will continue to do through my first full year with Sasquatch. I can’t wait to help you create unforgettable memories in the Rockies and catch some beautiful fish!

Isaac Hiner - Ever since I was young I have spent time near bodies of water chasing fish. My childhood was spent in Duluth, Minnesota fishing lakes near my home. Since then, I moved to Bozeman, Montana where I followed in the footsteps of Norman Maclean and discovered the art of fly fishing. This summer will be my first time guiding Sasquatch guiding in Estes Park. I cannot wait to spend time with you on the water and hear your story!

Jacob Lowe - Ever since I was old enough to hold a fishing rod I fell in love with the sport. I was born and raised in the tiny farm town of Dysart, Iowa. Most of my fishing was done in farm ponds, rivers, and Minnesota lakes in the summer. Recently I have discovered fly fishing and am excited to learn more about it while getting to spend some time in the mountains. I am a freshman at Iowa State University studying Industrial Design. This will be my first summer with Sasquatch - let's get on the water and catch some fish!

Conor Brown - I started working for Sasquatch in 2007 while working on my teaching degree at the University of North Texas. Now I spend my winters in the Ozarks, teaching 9th grade in Fayetteville, Arkansas until it's time to head back up to Estes Park for another summer of Sasquatching.

Bob Barnett - I have been captivated by fly fishing since I was a teenager. I first learned about Sasquatch Fly Fishing while on a vacation to Estes Park with my family. For over 10 years I have developed many relationships with the guides of Sasquatch and am very excited to now be part of the Sasquatch team! I am a co-founder of Project Healing Water Fly Fishing in Kansas City and it is my honor and privilege to teach disabled veterans what I know about fly fishing. I look forward to doing the same with guests this summer!

Tom Warmath - I have spent my entire working career in the energy industry. Currently work as a consultant to the energy industry with a focus on energy operation risk management and energy commodity trading risk management. Started fly fishing with my father and grandfather when I was 5 years old. Have fished in the Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park and the surrounding area for 30 years and have just barely scratched the surface of possible fishing spots! There is so much fun fishing here not to mention the great views and wildlife…so come fish with us. There are still so many spots (both new and old) to scout and fish so lets get going! Another great Sasquatch summer…yes!!

Eddy Wittry - Even though I have been fly fishing the west for nearly 40 years, the lure of Rocky Mountain National Park’s elegant Brook Trout draws me in close every summer. My desire to put clients on fish rivals my love of the dry fly on a one weight rod. If you’ve ever wanted to spend the day with someone who loves sharing passion for this precious resource, on a dry fly, tell Sasquatch and we’ll spend the day watching eager fish hit your fly! It will be tough to know who loves it more — you or me?

Katie Burgert - I was born and raised fishing in the rivers of Pennsylvania, but fell in love with the mountains during my first trip to Colorado. I love fly fishing and the beautiful places it takes me, as well as sharing that passion with others. I can't wait for another great summer at Sasquatch!