Meet Stotts Fishing Adventures Team
Stott’s Fishing Adventures specializes in diversified fishing. What we are most proud of is the fact that we can fish any group size and fish them to their favorite technique. Side Drifting, Back-Trolling Bait, Bobbers and Jig, and pulling plugs, we have a guide for you. All our guides are coast guard certified, first aid certified, insured, and professional. On all our trips we supply the finest bait and tackle, Top of the Line Rods and Reels, and cook our clients a hot BBQ lunch.
Our fishing guides are all equipped with large specialized jet boats to handle any river condition and water flow. We are proud of our team and know that with each trip, they’ll work hard for your group to present you with the best opportunity to catch fish. We take our fishing serious and our clients too! Meet our crew!!
Mel Stottlemyre Jr
Mel Stottlemyre Jr owns and operates Stott’s Fishing Adventures. Mel Jr. , along with his Dad Mel Sr and his Brother Todd all pitched in the Major Leagues with over 65 years of Professional Baseball experience. Mel is currently a coach for the Miami Marlins and makes his home in Lewiston Idaho.
Fishing has been the Stottlemyre’s passion as guiding and outfitting is nothing new to the family. Mel Sr was part owner of a fish camp down in Florida with partners Davey Johnson and Whitey Herzog. Stott’s Fishing was established in 2013 after purchasing Clearwater Rivers Guide Service.
They bring their lifetime of fishing experiences and their caring quality for people to the Clearwater river along with our special team of guides. We’ll work hard for your group and assure you of a great fishing adventure.
Bryan Miller
Bryan Miller lives in Orofino Idaho where his house overlooks his office, the Clearwater River. He fishes a 23 foot Riddle Marine sled that is a killer outfit for side drifting large groups. Bryan’s specialty is side drifting but he is very versatile when conditions call for using other techniques. Bryan has been guiding for more than 10 years now and is Stott’s Fishing Adventures main man.
Shane Reynold
Shane Reynold lives in Orofino Idaho and operates a 25 foot weld-craft sled. Shane fishes both the Snake and Clearwater and has 10 years of guiding experience. He also works for Bryan Miller as a drift boat guide which gives our clients lots of options when it comes to the Clearwater. Shane is a full time guide and makes his living on the water!! We are happy to have him on our team
Craig Hay
Craig Hay lives in Clarkston Washington and has fished our rivers for most of his life time. Owner of Hays Produce in Clarkston, Craig is a very respected and reputable person in our community. He takes his fishing serious and provides an awesome experience for our clients. His 22 foot Hells Canyon Marine is specially set up for night fishing and back-trolling divers and bait.
Craig is our back-trolling specialists and will fish groups as little as 2 people. We talk about team work, loyalty, dedication, and working hard for our clients…. Like all our guides, Craig owns this!
Tom Bullock
Tom Bullock lives in Clarkston Washington and is new to our team. He is a very respectable drift-boat guide and puts on a great show for his clients. Tom has guided in Alaska, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. His passion is felt the minute you step aboard his vessel. Tom operates his 24 foot motion marine and can accommodate up to 6 fisherman. Tom can fish any group their preferred method and does it well.