Get The Net Fishing
Now booking for late summer/fall trips on Folsom lake for trout and king salmon, and Collins lake for rainbow trout. Weekend and weekday dates available in October, November and December. Let's put a trip together!
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​USCG Certified OUPV Captain
Licensed, bonded and insured
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Gift certificates available​
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It’s Game Time with Get The Net
Trips and instruction
Northern California is an angler's paradise. Folsom Lake, Bullard's Bar, Collins Lake and others consistently produce rainbow trout, landlocked king and sockeye salmon (aka Kokanee).
Our small group trips, with no more than 4, are more personal to ensure a better experience for everyone on board. And yes, private family/friend trips are available.
Contact me, and let's put together a Northern California guided fishing adventure!
If you are going on a fishing trip with us soon... be sure to review this checklist.
Tom Mailey
Growing up near Puget Sound, with a dad and older brother who fished, I can't even recall the first time I held a rod. I have fished northern California waters now for salmon and trout for over 30 years. Since starting Get The Net in 2020, I've found I love being a fishing guide and introducing folks to the sport. My "regular" job for 32.5 years was being the "Tom" of the "Pat, Tom and Cody Show" on New Country 105.1 KNCI. But I retired in May, '25 and my gig now, I'm proud to say, is out on the water.
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"What would you rather do, or go fishing?"
-Patrick Mailey
(my dad)
Get the net!
Any day on the water is a good one
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Her first fish ever was a pretty nice one! Folsom lake, 10/3/25
Anthony's first salmon ever was a beauty! 24", 6 lbs. Folsom, 9/28
This young man wanted to catch a fish for his birthday. Thank you Folsom Lake for hearing his wish! 9/21/25
Linda and 1 of 2 Folsom lake wild rainbows 9/13/15
Linda and 1 of 2 beautiful Folsom Lake wild rainbows 9/13/25
Not a bad 13th birthday present for this kid and his buds! 9/14/25
Nice Collins lake lightning trout during scouting trip for my buddy Scott. Can't wait til fall and winter up there! 9/11/25
All set! Collins, 9/11/25
FISHING TRIP CALENDAR
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1/2 day trips (up to 5-6 hours) available 7 days a week
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-Folsom Lake: $180 pp/mornings $150pp/afternoon
-Collins, $200, Amador, other lakes: $250 per person
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$70 deposit required on all trips, refundable if canceled to within 24 hours of trip
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-Children Under 12, half price (please note: very young kids may find the kind of fishing I do, for lack of a better term, "boring", esp if it's a slow day. I love having kids on board, but it's up to the parent to mitigate expectations and to pay attention to their immediate needs)
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-20% discount for veterans and first responders
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-Gift certificates available