Catch more fish. Catch bigger fish. Get there faster with Trout Psychology.

Woman owned. Woman led.

Trout Psychology offers immersive, deep-dive fly fishing experiences designed to turn everyday anglers into experts. Learn the skills on the Yakima river in Cle Elum Washington that can be transferred to fisheries world-wide.

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Questions or Booking Needs?

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Call or Text 206-659-5501

〰️ Questions or Booking Needs? 〰️ Call or Text 206-659-5501

A woman in outdoor fishing gear sitting near a body of water with mountains in the background at sunset.

Meet the Founder

Kristen is a behavior science and teaching specialist with a B.S. in Behavior Analysis. She is a people person extraordinaire, and a certified trout-bum dirt-bag. She approaches fly fishing education with a clear, no-nonsense curriculum coupled with a love for people and a desire to share the true craft of fly fishing.

Book private education to skyrocket your fly fishing success and independence.

A custom curriculum designed just for you! Take a skills survey, and allow your instructor to craft you a personal learning program based on your skills deficits and goals. Book one to three days to get one on one time with a teaching specialist at your convenience.

Explore Private Fly Fishing Lessons

Join a 3 Day Retreat to immerse yourself in education and grow your fly fishing community!

Three days of immersive, on-river learning. Student groups of 4-6 are taught the most important angling skills in a thorough, comprehensive curriculum. Attendees are guided through an 80-page workbook alongside expert instruction and real on-water workshops. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced angler, you will leave with a confidence that you can solve any angling puzzle while out fishing.

View Beginner and Intermediate Retreat Fly Fishing Retreats

Start small with Virtual Casting lessons.

$250 for four weeks of unlimited video analysis of your cast!

Students upload and send videos of their cast to receive expert feedback and actionable drills. This isn’t your grandma’s virtual casting lessons. OnForm allows your instructor to isolate issues clearly and assign custom drills to help you meet your casting goals. Watch the video for a brief introduction of what is possible!

Book a Month of Casting Coaching

The Trout Psychology Methods are developed by professional instructors for fly fishing students.

Designed to remove guesswork and provide a structured decision-making framework, students learn how to think like a trout, so that they can fish like a professional.

See what Steph has to say about her experience with the Trout Psychology Methods!