Founder of FishWater Outfitters, Captain Braden Powell has built his life around the sport of fly-fishing. From his early beginnings on the New River in his hometown of Blacksburg, Virginia, Braden found his passion early in life. Drawn by the splendor of Montana’s legendary outdoor lifestyle and bountiful rivers of world-class fly-fishing destinations, Braden ventured west from the Blue Ridge Mountains to pursue his B.A. in Natured-based Tourism and Recreation Management from the University of Montana in Missoula.

Captain Braden Powell has traveled the world to guide fly-fishing ventures, including destinations from Montana, Idaho, Alaska, the Florida Keys and Patagonia Chile. His specialized seasonal business puts him in all the best locations to guide every kind of fishing enthusiast.

Throughout the fall, winter and spring months, Braden can be found pursuing Redfish and other saltwater species in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Based in Charleston, the large expanse of saltwater estuaries offer endless possibilities for targeting Redfish and other species on Fly or Light Tackle. 

From late June to through September, FishWater Outfitters and Captain Braden Powell’s business thrives in the trout fishing town of Ennis, MT where the famed rivers of SouthWestern MT are readily accessible. Braden fishes the Madison, Big Hole, Beaverhead, Jefferson, Missouri and Yellowstone rivers while floating in his 16ft Clackacraft drift boat.

Along the east coast shores, and rivers of the Western Rocky Mountains, Captain Braden Powell has devoted his life to sharing the skills and practices of fly-fishing.  Fishing with FishWater Outfitters is an always memorable experience!