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Everything for the fly fishing trip of a lifetime -- experienced guides, custom planning, and Pro Shop! Our staff introduce, instruct, and thrill with walk-wade trips of any duration, including half-day, full-day, and multi-day. With our multitude of water destinations, our staff can put you on the waters that are hot and fit your experience level.
Guide fees cover all equipment needed including rods, reels, waders, flies, and one leader per person. Full-day trips also include a streamside lunch. All trips include all of the water and pop that you need to stay hydrated at our altitude. Transportation to and from the store to your fishing destination is also included.
Trip fees do not include a valid Colorado fishing license, which you must have and can get at the store before your trip. Guide gratuity (which is discretionary) is also not included in the guide fee, but it averages about 25 percent.
Large group rates vary , so contact us for more information on discounts.
Additional fees are charged for private waters and are dependent on the location.
Standard fees are:
Guide Trip Inclusions & Fees
Classes and Clinics
Number of People Half-Day Fee Full-Day Fee
1 Person $190 $235
2 People $230 $275
3 People $250 $340
Our Instructors give FREE, one hour, clinics every Tuesday and Saturday at 10 am from June 1 through August 31. The clinics are walk-in and do not require reservations. They are designed to familiarize you with fly fishing or re-introduce you to the sport. We go through casting basics, entomology, and equipment needs.
Taught by our senior guides, this two-hour class focuses on water techniques for catching trout, including streamers, mending, water reading, and advanced casting. Cost is $85 per person. Class size is limited to 4 and sometimes classes are set up for specific age ranges. Women-only classes are available. Students must bring their own equipment or rent it for the class.
A two-hour course that gives the novice the essential skills to get out on the water without suffering through beginner's frustration. We start with instructions on casting and equipment. The second hour is spent on the water applying the newly-learned skills. Cost is $85 per person. Class size is limited to 5 and sometimes classes are set up for specific age ranges. Women-only classes are available. Students must bring their own equipment or rent it for the class.
Beginner's Class
Advanced Tactics
Free Summer Clinics
Our waters generally allow us to guide from March through October, so we should be able to meet your busy schedule. We also ensure that you get dedicated attention by never having more than 2 or 3 customers per guide. And don't hesitate to bring your kids. We love introducing children to the sport and we know how to work with the younger attention spans! We also offer classes that can be geared towards specific experience/age levels.
Part or all of this operation is conducted on public lands under special permit from the US Bureau of Land Management & US Forest Service. Outfitter #1920 and Permit # CO16003-06004.
