Bill Ward's School of Fly Fishing
Fly fisherman casting on a misty river at golden hour

Bay Area Fly Fishing Instruction

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Fly Fishing instruction for beginners through experienced anglers. Learn the skills you need to fish with confidence. Equipment provided at no charge.

  • Foster City, CA — Marlin Park
  • (415) 571-6149
  • IGFA World Record Holder
  • Fishing Hall of Fame
  • FFF Certified Casting Instructor
  • Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club President
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Why Learn with Bill?

More than 35 years of experience teaching fly fishing and fly casting to hundreds of satisfied students.

Bill Ward teaching a student fly fishing technique outdoors

IGFA World Record Holder

Holds an International Game Fish Association world record.

Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee

Inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame.

FFF Certified Casting Instructor

Certified by the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club President

As president of one of the nation's oldest and most respected fly fishing clubs, Bill is deeply embedded in the sport's community.

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Fly casting technique with fly line in the air over water

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See it your way or don't pay.

If you're not completely satisfied after your first lesson, you don't owe a thing.