Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
Outfitter · Leadville, Colorado
Colorado Fly Fishing Guides is a guide outfitter based in Leadville, Colorado, running walk and wade, stillwater, and backcountry trips for brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout on Arkansas River, South Platte River, East Fork of the Arkansas River, Antero Reservoir, Hagerman Lake, Virginia Lake, Busk Creek, and Tennessee Creek. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Out of Leadville, this guide team works the Arkansas River, the South Platte Dream Stream and high alpine lakes for brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Walk and wade trips, backcountry hikes and boat days on Antero Reservoir run through the season.
WatersArkansas River, South Platte River, East Fork of the Arkansas River, Antero Reservoir, Hagerman Lake, Virginia Lake, Busk Creek, Tennessee Creek
Tripswalk and wadestillwaterbackcountry
Rates2 hour intro $150 to $350, half day $325 to $525, full day $450 to $725, Antero Reservoir boat trips $295 to $395
Good to know
What waters does Colorado Fly Fishing Guides fish?
Colorado Fly Fishing Guides guides Arkansas River, South Platte River, East Fork of the Arkansas River, Antero Reservoir, Hagerman Lake, Virginia Lake, Busk Creek, and Tennessee Creek, out of Leadville, Colorado. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Colorado Fly Fishing Guides?
On Colorado Fly Fishing Guides's trips you're targeting brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Colorado Fly Fishing Guides run?
Colorado Fly Fishing Guides runs walk and wade, stillwater, and backcountry trips on Arkansas River, South Platte River, East Fork of the Arkansas River, Antero Reservoir, Hagerman Lake, Virginia Lake, Busk Creek, and Tennessee Creek. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Colorado?
Yes: everyone fishing Colorado waters needs a valid Colorado fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Colorado Fly Fishing Guides can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Colorado Fly Fishing Guides?
You book directly with Colorado Fly Fishing Guides: through their website at coloradoflyfishingguides.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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