Fontinalis Fly Fishing offers guided fly fishing in the heart of Northern Wisconsin. We specialize in pursuing trout, bass, steelhead, and musky with float trip and walk/wade trips available!
Weston Thier, the owner and founder of Fontinalis Fly Fishing, was born to be a fishing guide. From the first time his dad let him cast poppers to bluegills, at age 9 years old, fly fishing has been his one true love.
Weston grew up on a small organic farm along the South Shore of Lake Superior. He pursued a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, after which he headed west with his dog Bleu, the now-famous 95 lb. English Setter, to fulfill his childhood dream of living in Montana.
He spent two formative years in Bozeman, working at Montana Troutfitters Fly Shop and slinging coffee for extra fishing money, until deciding to return to Wisconsin in the spring of 2015.
Upon his return, Weston found a renewed admiration for his home state, and his easy-going personality and passionate fishiness quickly helped him develop into a respected Midwest guide, assisting anglers pursue the full gamut of species available in the area.
Once musky/steelhead season is finished and ice encroaches on the rivers and lakes of Northern Wisconsin, Weston spends a portion of each winter fish bumming and practicing his Spanish south of the border, in the name of creativity and respite before buckling up for another season on the oars. In 2019, Weston became a USCG Certified Master Captain, allowing him to offer his clients expanded fishing opportunities.
Ben Lester is an Eau Claire, Wisconsin native. He has spent his entire life stalking trout around his hometown and the Driftless Region.
In addition to his outdoor pursuits, Ben is a professional musician, playing pedal steel, keyboards, and percussion. He has recorded and toured with some of alternative rock's best artists, including S. Carey, The Tallest Man on Earth, and Sufjan Stevens, among others.
Ben's perfectionist approach to music and fly fishing can be seen in his approach to the river, never quite satisfied with walking away from an unfished bend or rising trout. With a lifetime of fly fishing knowledge and a worldly perspective from global music tours, Ben enjoys sharing his passion for the outdoors with people from all walks of life.