Adventure Bound in Ellicottville joins the ranks of the most exclusive fly fishing guide services in the world with newly acquired Orvis Endorsed guide certification. In addition to solidifying its relationship with the renowned Orvis brand, Adventure Bound’s guides achieve recognition for exemplifying the rigorous standards required to receive Orvis Endorsed designation. Anglers across the globe choose to fish with Orvis Endorsed guides because of the high level of expertise associated with Orvis Endorsed status.
Western NY is home to some the best trout streams in New York with miles of public waters that are home to Native Brook Trout, Wild Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. Adventure Bound in Ellicottville is located minutes from many of these streams. Adventure Bound’s Orvis Endorsed guides are also local experts for fishing the famous Steelhead streams of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario and have been featured in Orvis’s Steelhead fishing podcasts. One of their favorite Steelhead destinations, Cattaraugus Creek, is a short 25 minute jaunt north from downtown Ellictottville.
In addition to the excellent cold water fisheries Western NY offers, this region also features world class opportunities to catch Musky, Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Carp and an array of other cool and warm water fish.
Spectacular fishing and an abundance of other outdoor activities like skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking and a multitude of festivals make Ellicottville and Adventure Bound a year around destination for both anglers and non-anglers.
Stop by to congratulate our guides on their newly acquired Orvis Endorsed designation, find out what fisheries are most active, check out our selection of Orvis gear and locally tied flies, and whet your appetite for your next fly fishing adventure!