Man in plaid shirt and cap holding a large fish beside a river with green plants and trees in the background.

Meet Your Guide

As a licensed teacher and youth coach, I’ve spent years helping kids discover what they’re capable of. Coulee Kingfisher Guide Service was born from that same calling—to mentor young people, outdoors and off-screen, through the quiet challenges and rewards of fly fishing.

In today’s fast-paced world, many kids miss out on nature. I want to change that. Fly fishing is a powerful tool: it teaches patience, builds confidence, and invites a deep respect for wild places. Watching a kid light up when they hook their first fish is a moment of pure joy—and I’m grateful to guide them there.

-Dalton Yocum, Owner & Founder

What We Believe On (and Off) the Water

🎣 Confidence through skill

🌿 Stewardship and respect for nature

🧭 Ethical behavior and responsibility

🤝 Positive masculinity and role modeling

🧠 Growth mindset and quiet leadership

Two people fishing in a shallow creek in a wooded area during spring, one standing in the water and the other sitting on the bank with a fishing net.

Ready to Start your Adventure?

A young boy smiling while holding a large fish he caught on a boat, with a body of water and trees in the background.
Two men wading in a shallow creek fly fishing, with one young boy sitting on the riverbank watching, surrounded by green trees and vegetation.