A unique vacation experience, offering relaxation

balanced with learning adventures in the Rocky Mountains.

Catering to independent & solo travelers or small groups.

Intermediate or Experienced Fisher

All trips are with a licensed Outfitter and take place in Colorado.
Call us about group discounts (usually starting with six people)
The fish in the photo was caught on the Colorado River.

For Intermediate and Experienced Fishers

Basic Fly Fishing Trips (Walk and Fish)

• Our Most Popular Trip is a half or full day of "walk and fish" with guides that offer instruction as needed. We take you into the Rocky Mt. National Park.
• Full day float trip; fun unique way to get at different kinds of fish. (not available year round)
• "FYI" --Independent fishing is abundant near the Rocky Mt. Natl. Park. The Park has about 25 small mountain lakes. Also try Estes Lake, Big Thompson, LaPoudre River and St. Vrain River. The scenery is spectacular and lots of activities to keep you busy in between fishing.
• We can hook you up with a guide in the Colorado River area, who can tell you about a dozen different places you can fish, within a 20 mile range. Bring your son or daughter and teach them to fish. We also have plenty of couples going on trips together. These are the best waters, and they're guaranteed to catch plenty.
• See prices below under "Details".

We can offer guided trips to help you become familiar with Colorado rivers, where to fish, how to read the water, plus sharpen your skills in particular areas, such as nymph usage. We can set you up for the weekend or week, but consider spending a half-day with a guide to learn the intricacies, for example: Our rivers run much faster than those in the Midwest and east coast. Bring your son/daughter along, and let the guide walk him through the basic lessons, while you show off (and polish up) your fishing skills.

Specialty Fishing Trips:

First Class Trip:

The carefree inexpensive fly fishing route:

Fishing Lodge:

Fishing Cabins or Private Lodge:

Experience Fly Fishing on Colorado Private Property

Rod fees per angler are $55.00 for river and lower pond fishing and $65.00 for the trophy lakes. Guide costs begin at approximately $135 per half day for one person.

Stay at a Cattle Ranch for a Week. Or, go on a Cattle Drive.

This isn't a glitzy, modern ranch run by some organization. This is a real working ranch. The down home, warm, hard-working family will help you participate in all aspects of the ranch operation. (Including spring and fall cattle drives). The 5,000 acres are yours to ride on daily, as well as take roping lessons, fish, swim, pitch horsehoes, or go hiking for arrowheads. And, of course, there's the great home cooking, and you stay in a bunkhouse. ($1,150 per person/week; price subject to change. Occassionally we can accommodate people for just a few days ($197/day) Ask for children (8 and over) or group prices. If you bring your child, you must stay with him/her. You might consider not renting a car and enjoying the ranch's seclusion. Shuttle $59 RT. Please contact us for this year's rates.

Fish in stocked pond (this is NOT a "Trout Haven") --you have to fish for them!
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Fishing Books and Tips

Check out our local fly fishing shop (famous for precise one-of-a-kind bamboo rods, and more) to buy some gear and try it out. See our Books and Gift section for more details on Colorado's famous rod manufacturers.

"Fly Fishing Colorado's Front Range" by Todd Hosman, includes an in-depth look at the region's aquatic insects. "This may not sound so exciting if you're not a fly fisherman, but if you are, it's a pretty big deal because it includes, among other things, a fairly comprehensive listing of the mayflies that you find in the Front Range, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. The book also includes a number of fly patterns that are peculiar to or originated in the Front Range, flies that were designed by local tiers."

Read more about this book, and how to order, as well as many more books and tips on our "Books" page.

One to three day Fishing Trip.
The "Guide" is called that because they can show you the best places to fish, and what's biting today. They can "guide" you (lessons) as much or as little as you want.
(These prices are updated every spring, if necessary)

Full Day "Walk and Fish": guide & lessons, incl. cold non-alcoholic beverages, and box lunch 8am-4pm
one person $240 ($225); 2 people $305 ($290)
(price in parenthesis is an easy $15discount if deposit paid within ten days of first email or phone inquiry).
Three or four people require Two guides.

Half Day "Walk and Fish": guide and lessons, including cold non-alcoholic beverages
1 person $150 ($135); 2 people: $215 ($200)
(price in parenthesis is a $15 discount if deposit paid within ten days of first email or phone inquiry).

Inquire about our float trips (generally $320 to $520 for full day, one or two anglers). Non-anglers cannot join on the float; some fishing experience required. Locations include Cache la Poudre, N. Platte, or Upper Colorado. Chose from full day or two day overnight.

Guide Costs: 50% deposit due upon reservation (incl. registration); check with us for final figure. Balance due in full two weeks before the trip. No refunds; contact us for details. Balance can be charged on most standard charge cards. Extra Costs: Per person = One-day Fishing license $9.00. Rocky Mt. National Park entrance fee $20.00. Tip for guide ($10-50). If you don't have good waders or rods, you can rent our top-quality equipment: rods $5 half day, $10 full; waders $5 half day, $10 full. Flies $1.95 each to be paid on the day of the trip (first couple are usually included in price). Prices subject to change; please confirm prices with us.

Note, if you call us on short notice, prices may fluctuate.

Accommodations:Choose from Bed & Breakfast, inexpensive inn, condo, private exclusive lodge. Based on availability. Additional fees will be involved.

Maps and Info: Upon confirmation, you will be supplied with a list of "tips" which include information on local fly fishing, including clothing, weather, tips, etc. It is advised that you hire a guide for at least half a day if you are not an experienced trout or fly fisher, or if you are new to Colorado rivers. It can make the difference between fishing for cat fish for four hours without success versus catching a trout within 10 minutes.

Transportation: Shuttle transportation can be expensive, and starts at $75 RT to Estes Park. The local major airpot is Denver International. We can tell you about addititional locations when you decide which trip you want. Major car rental agencies are at the airport. Local car rentals are often available by the day at higher rates.

Group Discounts: Discounts are available for groups. Final calculation is dependent on many factors, such as length of stay and location. Advance notice is needed to place a large group. You can chose from a couple days locally with lodging; or a stay at the luxury Orvis lodge (see details).

Bamboo Rods: Check out one of our local Lyons' fly fishing shop. Put in an order for one of Mike Clark's famous precise one-of-a-kind bamboo rods; or buy some gear right off the shelf and try it out this weekend.

Note, lessons are in catch & release waters. These prices may fluctuate slightly with time of year, guide and location.

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We can plan: small company outings
and we can extend your weekend fishing trip
to a full week of adventure.
Drop us a note!