Lachlan Simmers | Guide | Sun Valley | Idaho | Silver Creek Outfitters

Casting Instructor

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Lachlan Simmers is originally from the picturesque town of Norwich, Vermont and is currently a student at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. There, he is studying economics and playing lacrosse. But his family has deep roots in the Wood River Valley. “We had a small cabin north of Ketchum for a long time and in 2019 my family decided to try living her for a year,” he explains.

Like so many other people in similar situations, they stayed. When he is home, Lachlan fishes as much as possible and loves guiding. His favorite hatch are grasshoppers on Silver Creek. “It’s fun to see big fish that are normally super picky smash a big hopper,” he shared. “My favorite pattern, though, is the Chubby Chernobyl.

Guiding Style

“I would consider myself to be both a catcher and a teacher. It is really gratifying to teach someone a new skill that will help them catch fish in the future. With that being said, there’s no better feeling as a guide than seeing a trophy trout hit the net.”

Fun Facts about Lachlan

  • His dad, an accomplished angler, is his favorite fishing buddy.
  • Lachlan’s first fishing memory is of hooking a big northern pike on his kids’ spinning rod. “The fish ripped the reel off my rod, so my dad had to grab it out of the lake and screw it back on. There is a picture of my ling down next to the fish, and it was almost as big as I was. That’s the biggest pike I have ever landed.”
  • Lachlan loves sharing his love for fishing with his friends. “Last summer I took a buddy to one of my favorite spots. He ended up landing a wild golden trout and a five-foot white sturgeon on a fly in under 24 hours.” That’s an impressive fishing story!
  • After a great day of fishing, his favorite thing to do is go into town for Mexican food. His favorite dish? The Pollo a Diabla at La Cabanita.
  • When he isn’t on the river or playing lacrosse, Lachlan can often be found on the golf course.