About WiLD TRout llcBryan Glass & Brad Bonnett
Wild Trout LLC was founded by Bryan Glass in 2019 with a vision of guiding Trophy Trout fishing excursions for enthusiasts and professional anglers alike. As of 2025, he turned his lifelong hobby of destination trophy fishing into what is now known as the one of the greatest guided fly fishing experiences on Earth.
Bryan has dedicated his entire life to the complete mastery of Trophy Trout. Between his obsession over the science & biology, coupled with his absolute resolve to give anglers the best trophy opportunities possible, Bryan has revolutionized fly fishing in the modern day.
THIS BUSINESS IS HIS LEGACY.
MeeT THe GUiDeSBryan GlASS
Bryan Glass was born in Montana and raised in Idaho. By the age of 3 his father had placed a fly rod in his hands and Bryan would never put it down since. His passion for trophy fishing began at the age of 11, when he caught his first steelhead on the Salmon River in Idaho. By 13, he witnessed his dad land a massive 15-pound Rainbow x Cutthroat Hybrid, further fueling his addiction to the hunt. At 18, he fully immersed himself in Trophy Trout Hunting, researching new fisheries and traveling the U.S. in search of world-class opportunities.
At 19, Bryan began his guiding career in Alaska’s Wood Tikchik National Park, where he guided a variety of species, including Rainbows, Salmon, and Pike. His passion grew as he worked on the Naknek River in Bristol Bay, one of the world’s premier wild Rainbow Trout fisheries. Over several seasons, he guided on 40+ rivers in Alaska and worked at four renowned lodges, building his respect for the craft of guiding.
After stepping away from guiding to work desk jobs, Bryan’s love for fishing and guiding led him back to the sport only a year later. In January 2019, he fished the White River in Arkansas for the first time with veteran guide Brad Bonnett, which reignited his drive. Immediately after this White River trip Bryan quit his desk job and founded Wild Trout LLC, a guide service that would come to specialize in exclusive night fishing trips targeting wild trophy Brown Trout with mouse flies. He takes great pride & joy in offering an unparalleled experience on the mighty White River.
MeeT THe GUiDeSBrad Bonnett
Bradley Bonnett was born and raised in North-central Utah, where his passion for fly fishing began at the age of 11. Over the past three decades, Brad has fished countless rivers, lakes, and streams throughout the Rocky Mountains, though Utah has always remained his home base.
At 23, Brad started his professional guiding career in Alaska, pursuing trout, salmon, and char. He spent the first ten years of his career as a guide and manager at a premier fishing lodge in Wood-Tikchik State Park. From there, he transitioned to guiding on the Naknek River in Bristol Bay, renowned for its legendary wild Rainbow Trout.
Brad also co-hosted a fly fishing show on The Sportsman Channel, where he traveled across Alaska, fishing for a variety of species and showcasing the beauty and diversity of the state’s waterways. After taking a short break from the fishing industry to focus on family, Brad returned to guiding, this time on the famous White River in Arkansas. He now specializes in Mousing Tactics for Brown Trout and exclusively guiding at night.
Driven by a lifelong passion for trout, Brad’s dedication to the sport has shaped his personal and professional journey. He lives for the pursuit of wild experiences and the thrill of chasing trophy trout.