Guide Biographies & Philosophy

Meet the experienced guides of Hill Country Guides

Nate Hill

Owner and Head Guide

Owner and head guide specializing in all waters of the White Mountains.

Tom Freedman

Guide

Bachelors Degree in Fisheries Science from Unity College. Specializes in wild brook trout and northern New Hampshire waters.

Steve Bowman

Guide

Experienced Maine guide with extensive knowledge of rivers and streamer fishing.

Mason Thagouras

Guide

Androscoggin River specialist with deep local knowledge.

Kevin Gordon

Guide

Specializes in cold-water wade trips targeting native brook trout and freestone rivers.

Our Philosophy

In regard to safety:

Your safety is of our utmost concern. All state guides must be CPR and First Aid certified and we are.

In regard to teaching:

For us guiding is all about teaching. We want you to catch fish when you go out with us and more than 90% of the time you will. However, it is even more important to us that you learn how to catch fish when you are not with us.

In regard to conservation:

We believe fly fishing is the best way we have of understanding nature without destroying her. Thus, we owe it to the fish to conserve them.