Maple Country Anglers

Welcome to Maple Country Anglers! Meet our Guide Staff Ben Wilcox - Owner/ Head Guide My name is Ben Wilcox, the owner/guide of Maple Country Anglers. Maple Country Anglers is a fly fishing guide service based out of the Burlington/ Stowe, Vermont areas. I guide in Northern and Central Vermont, but I also offer wilderness fly fishing trips in the Rangeley, Maine area during certain times of the year, however most of our guiding is done within an hour of Burlington. I was a proud member of the United States Fly Fishing Team from 2021-2024. I grew up just outside of Burlington, VT. I headed to the University of Maine for college and spent a total of 6 years in Maine, long enough for me to discover that VT is the place I wanted to live. I feel very fortunate and be able to show you my home state, home waters, and share with you my passion for fly fishing. It is my goal to not only help you catch fish, but to share with you my knowledge of the sport and the area we are fishing. I am a fully licensed and insured Professional Guide. Vermont has no standards nor requirements to guide within the state; anyone can claim to be a "guide" here. For this reason it is important to put your trust in a guide and company with the experience, training and knowledge to safely ensure a great outdoor experience. I have been a Registered Maine Guide (license # 5165975) for over a decade, and am certified in Fishing, Hunting, Outdoor Recreation, and Commercial Boat Operation. Earning the Maine Guide Patch is a coveted achievement in the Northeast. Guides are trained and examined in all aspects of outdoor activities including Navigation, Boating and Canoeing, Map and Compass, Wilderness first Aid, Lost Person Scenario's, Client Care, General Outdoor Knowledge, Laws and regulations. Candidates are required to complete a lengthy written test in each discipline they are applying for and pass a map and compass test before being examined in person by a board of highly esteemed Maine Guides.

City

Richmond, VT

Location

Richmond, VT