Lo Water Guide Service welcomes you to Phoenix, a calm and pristine angling destination in Arizona where you can choose from a wide range of fishing spots. Your guide of the day, Derek Rivchin is going to make sure you have a fun and successful expedition you’ll remember for a long time! Depending on what kind of fishing trip you choose, you'll have a chance to step aboard his 16’ skiff aluminum jon boat powered by a 60 HP Mercury engine. This vessel was designed for navigating Arizona’s shallow waters. It comes equipped with advanced fishing technology and all the gear you need. Up to 4 passengers can fish aboard this boat comfortably. It also features an ice-box and a livewell. You’ll be fly fishing for some of the most sought-after species you can find on your escapade such as Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. Children and anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun.&nbsp; The captain will supply you with everything you’ll need for the trip, including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. All you have to do is to secure your fishing license. You can also bring some of your favorite food and drinks that will keep you energized throughout your trip. Whether you are out to set a new personal record or just casting your first line, don’t miss out on this spectacular fishing with Lo Water Guide Service!

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AZ native owned and operated fly fishing guide service 

LoWater Guide and expert angler, Derek Rivchin invite you along for an exciting freshwater guided trip in Phoenix and surrounding areas. Carp, Bass and Trout are just a few of the species you may encounter. Trips running year-round.

Lo Water Guide Service welcomes you to Phoenix, a calm and pristine angling destination in Arizona where you can choose from a wide range of fishing spots. Owned and operated by, Derek Rivchin, a Phoenician native that grew up fishing the golf course ponds and lakes. Ive learned the local water through years of fishing it and have developed techniques that are hard to forget. Depending on what kind of fishing trip you choose, you'll have a chance to step aboard his 16’ skiff aluminum 2022 Grizzly Tracker powered by a 2019 Mercury 4- stroke engine. This boat was designed for navigating Arizona’s waters and flats. Up to 2 passengers can fish aboard this boat. Or navigating the hundreds of miles of prime carp canals. We have just the trip for even the biggest purists. You’ll be fly fishing for some of the most sought-after species you can find on your escapade such as Carp, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Gila trout and Rainbow Trout. Children and anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun.&nbsp; The captain will supply you with everything you’ll need for the trip, including rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. All you have to do is to secure your fishing license. You can also bring some of your favorite food and drinks that will keep you energized throughout your trip. Whether you are out to set a new personal record or just casting your first line, don’t miss out on this spectacular fishing with Lo Water Guide Service!

All experience levels welcome and encouraged

Great for Anglers new to Carp Fishing

A fantastic way to hone your skills

Top Tier Fly Fishing

Deposit: A 20% deposit is required for all online bookings. This is non refundable, but can be applied to future booking.Balance is due in cash or credit card on the day of the trip.

I don't like to charge a deposit, but due to recent booking and canceling last minute events. I feel it appropriate so I don't block out dates and then not able to re book.

Guest Cancellation: &nbsp;In the event that you need to request a cancellation, you must do so 14 days before your charter date in order to receive a CREDIT for another date. If trip is cancelled less than 14 days, no credit will be issued.

Guide Cancellation: In the rare event that your guide must cancel due to inclement weather, equipment issues or health, you will have the option to reschedule for a future date or cancel and receive your deposit back in full. Weather: Hot weather is normal here. Trips cancelled due to hot weather is non refundable. Wind, is a somewhat rare event. Rain even rarer. I pay very close attention to weather and can read our local weather patterns. I will never put the safety of us over weather. we always play it safe.

Payment Options

Lo Water Guide Service llc

SB Cove

Bait Fee

Mate's Fee

We’re now offering trout & canal packages and bass & canal option. These trips have been popular this year, but only offered if clients asked. Well, we are now bringing it to fruition and offering these truly one of a kind trips. Both trips offer vastly different sceneries but they will all take your breath away. From the low desert dams that create Bartlett lake to the winding wild and scenic river systems that pour down from the Mogollon Rim and carved deep streams   Into rocks with wild and native Gila trout. 

Trout trips will start early in the morning in Payson. We will fish small streams for rainbows, browns and gila trout. Once temps get too high for trout. We will head into Phoenix and re group at a nearby canal and either swing streamers or throw dry flies for grass carp. 

Please contact for weekend availability.

Apache Trout 

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout 

6 hours

Trout & Canal Carp Fishing in Phoenix

We’re now offering trout & canal packages and bass & canal option. These trips have been popular this year, but only offered if clients asked. Well, we are now bringing it to fruition and offering these truly one of a kind trips. Both trips offer vastly different sceneries but they will all take your breath away. From the low desert dams that create Bartlett lake to the winding wild and scenic river systems that pour down from the Mogollon Rim and carved deep streams   Into rocks with wild and native Gila trout. 

For bass trips, we will start in the morning at Bartlett lake and fish either popper(summer-fall) or streamers(year round). After the bite calms down and temps start to warm. We will head into Phoenix and re group at a canal spot for swinging streamers or dry fly carping. 

Please contact for weekend availability.

Grass Carp 

Largemouth Bass

Bass & Canal Carp Fishing in Phoenix

These trips take place minutes away from downtown Phoenix. This is a great trip for someone with a few hours to spend and cast at feeding fish. I’ve developed techniques that make these grass carp go crazy for the fly. Beginners have had luck with my techniques, but an accurate caster will increase your fish. We will help with accuracy and give pointers as needed. This is one of our most affordable trips. 

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Common Carp

3 hours

Walking Canal Carp Fishing

Go on a hike in Payson, Arizona near the Mogollon Rim to find the best locations for catching some wild Gila, rainbow, brown, and brook trout. See the beautiful and vibrant colors of trouts in Arizona. Book now!

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Brook Trout 

4 hours

Trout Fishing

Join Derek in putting you on the best fish on his skiff boat. He has a poling platform that can put you on advantage in catching your unsuspecting Carp. He will teach you his technique to catch your own carp. Book your trip now!

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Flats Fishing in the Boat for Carp 

Explore Lakes only about a hour away from Sky Harbor International Airport and catch your very own bass. You'll be targeting Largemouth Bass and Occasionally stripped, and white Bass in the area. This is a great opportunity to explore new skills and learn from one of the best guides in the area that is pioneering the Bass on the fly scene in Arizona. Very scenic Sonoran desert landscapes.
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Meet the Guide

Guide Derek Rivchin

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Phoenix Fishing Locations

The map shows where we fish. The red area is our primary fishing area depending on time of year and fishing conditions. The pins represent guest meeting locations.

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