Fly fisherman casting on a misty river at golden hour

Foster City, CA · IGFA World Record Holder

Professional Fly Fishing Lessons in the Bay Area

Real Results.Real Students.Real Verified Reviews.

Bill Ward teaches fly fishing to all levels, from beginners through experienced anglers. Learn the skills you need to fish with confidence. Equipment provided at no charge.

Experience matters.

Teaching fly fishing in the Bay Area since 1979

2,800+
private lessons
5,000+
hours of instruction
1,500+
clients

Since 2007, as recorded by Acuity Scheduling.

Every lesson taught personally by Bill.

Lesson Location: Marlin Park, Foster City, California

Marlin Park, Foster City, CA — lesson location with blue Marlin Park sign, green lawn, and waterfront

Marlin Park

Marlin Ave. & Swordfish St.

Foster City, CA 94404

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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.

National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Inductee

Inducted for his 2001 world record 16 lb coho on 2 lb tippet (fly fishing division).

FFF Certified Casting Instructor

Certified by the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Former President, Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club

Bill served as president of one of the nation's oldest and most respected fly fishing clubs from 2001 to 2004, and approximately 20 years on its board.

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.