Eastern Sierra Fishing Guides Association
Code of Etiquette:
Eastern Sierra Fishing Guides Association
1. The Golden Rule applies… We will be courteous and treat all anglers as you wish to be treated. Remember, we are setting
the example!
2. Communication is the key… when approaching anglers or fellow guides on the stream, we will ask (or hand gesture)
which way they are working – upstream or downstream? Avoid cutting them off by casting or wading directly where they
intend to fish.
3. Honor each other’s space… We will not fish the same water that other anglers or guides are fishing, unless invited
by them.
4. We will be courteous with our wake… Motoring fast or going through other angler’s water is not only dangerous and
inconsiderate, it demonstrates poor judgement and lack of etiquette.
5. We will not leave marker buoys on the lake, as it is unethical… One would not do this on a stream, so why on the lake?
6. We will never block access… to a drift boat put-in/take-out area with your truck or trailer.
7. While passing another drift boat or bank angler… we will ask them how we may pass in a manner that causes the least
disturbance to their water.
8. Know the rules & regulations… We will be the stream-keepers of our local waters. If you witness illegal fishing practices
or poaching, it is our duty to approach the individuals in a non-confrontational manner and offer clarification of the regulations.
If they’re non-compliant, call local authorities immediately.
9. We will be proponents of catch & release fishing… for wild trout. In many of our waters, stocking of hatchery trout may
be declining or non-existent. We need must conserve and preserve our resources.
10. We will take only pictures and leave only footprints... We are the stewards of the environment and the resources,
advocate leave-no-trace practices. It is our duty to pick up trash and other materials that don’t belong.
11. When appropriate, we will offer assistance to other anglers… such as techniques, etiquette, and respect for the outdoors.
Children, especially, are the future of our sport.
12. Continuous lack of etiquette is justification to be removed from the Eastern Sierra Fishing Guides Association.