ORVIS Endorsed Guide Service

We offer guided fishing trips from March/April through October/November, depending on weather and river conditions. Our peak season is from mid June to mid August. Please call the fly shop in advance to book a trip, especially during the peak season. Select from the menu at the left for details and current rates for all of our guided trips and services.

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Planning Your Trip Early season fishing can be very good before snow-melt and run-off. Run-off normally begins around late April or so, and can last from four to six weeks. The rivers can be blown out during this time, depending on how much snow pack there is and how warm it gets in early spring. We don't float the Gunnison River during the heavy run-off, but there are walk/wade opportunities on the Taylor River and other smaller streams. We typically begin floating the Gunnison by around June 15th to the 20th, but we can float a lot earlier if we have a mild winter. We float the river until the flows drop in late September or early October.
	Once the rivers settle down from spring run-off, fishing is awesome straight through summer and into fall. We also have a kokanee salmon run during the fall. (Kokanee are a land-locked form of sockeye salmon.) Catch & release fishing for kokanee is allowed on the Gunnison River and East River from August 1st through the end of October. The peak of the run will normally be around the middle of September.

Whether you're planning your fishing trip for spring, summer, or fall, please call the fly shop ahead of time for the most current information. You can also check out the current fishing conditions, which are updated during the season.

For all guided trips:

• Please call us to book your trip in advance. This is especially important during the peak season.

• A 50% deposit is required at the time a fishing trip is booked. Clients who cancel a fishing trip up to 14 days prior to the trip date will receive their deposit back less a $30.00 cancellation fee. Deposits are non-refundable for cancellations made within 14 days of the trip date.

• A Colorado fishing license is required for all anglers age 16 and over.

• Polarized sunglasses are recommended for all fishing trips. They are required for spin fishing (lure) trips.

• Waders and boots, and an Orvis rod and reel can be provided for fly fishing trips.

• Flies or lures are provided for all guided trips.

• Private water is available for an extra fee of $65.00 per angler.

• Free 1-hour fly casting clinics are available should you need a tune-up the day before your trip. These clinics must be booked in advance and are usually done in the evenings at around 5 PM.

• Trip fees do not include fishing licenses, misc. tackle, groceries, taxes, and/or gratuities.

Colorado Fishing Licenses: Proper ID (driver license or photo ID) and a social security number are required to process a Colorado fishing license. We cannot issue a fishing license without a social security number. The easiest and fastest way to process your license at the fly shop is to use your fishing (or hunting) license from last year (or most recent). Please bring this with you when you come to fish with us this season. This will allow us to use your existing CID number to process your new license. You may also purchase your license online via the Colorado DOW web site (or by phone). During the peak season at our fly shop, there is a line of customers waiting for fishing licenses. You may want to consider getting your fishing license ahead of time, especially during the summer months.

Responsibility and Liability: Fishing is an adventure sport that involves risk. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged articles or personal injury. We are fully bonded insured and licensed but you participate at your own risk and must sign a waiver of liability. You may download the waiver and bring it with you for your trip.