Backcountry Fly Fishing

Full Day Backcountry Fly Fishing

Join us for a backcountry fishing experience unlike what you might find on the bigger rivers. Our guides have been hiking and wade fishing our local small streams, beaver ponds and lakes for many years and are looking forward to sharing these places with you. There are “drive to” and “hike to” options throughout the Vail area. Come discover “the other side of Vail” fishing.

Small streams provide the angler with less intimidating wading so you can relax and focus on fishing for brookies, browns, and native cutthroat trout. If you are new to fly fishing, our guides can show you the basics. If you are a seasoned “trout bum” come explore the pools, pockets and riffles with us.

Guides: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 3:1 (if there are 3 in the group we recommend at least one be a proficient fly fisherman)

Note: For groups of 3 participants, an additional guide is often hired to provide for more individual instruction and assistance; the additional cost is $150 for a Half Day and $200 for a Full Day.  If you choose to have just one guide we highly recommend at least one person be an experienced fly fisherman.

Availability

May to October

Activity

Full Day Fly Fishing

Difficulty

Beginner to Advanced

starting at (USD):

Per person pricing

  • 1 person – $500
  • 2 people – $300ea
  • 3 people – $235ea

Note: For groups of 3 participants, an additional guide is often hired to provide for more individual instruction and assistance; the additional cost is $150 for a Half Day and $200 for a Full Day.  If you choose to have just one guide, we highly recommend at least one person be an experienced fly fisherman.

For groups of 4+ people, we will split into groups of 3 with the pricing structure repeating.

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DAY TOUR RESERVATION / CANCELLATION POLICY
Placing a credit card on file will confirm your reservation. Your card will not be charged until after the tour is complete.
We have a 48 hour cancelation policy. If canceling more than 48 hours of your tour there is no fee, within 48 hours you are responsible for the full tour amount.

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Logistics & Gear

  • Guides: Maximum participant to guide ratio of 3:1 (if there are 3 in the group we recommend at least one be a proficient fly fisherman)
  • The Day: Trip length is from lodging pickup to drop-off. Full day is 5-7 hours, Half Day is 4 hours

    • Drive to Options for Half & Full Day trips: Expect a 15-35 minute drive and short walks to the water.

    • Hike to Options: Full Day Trips only: Expect a 20 minute  to 1 hour drive. Hiking in ranges from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours (backpack included)

  • Transportation: We will pick you up and drop you off
  • Gear: Fly rods, waders, and tackle included
  • Rental: We rent rods and waders for self-guided trips.
    • $25 each or $50 for both per day
  • Not Included: Colorado Fishing License (one day license available at local shops

Gear –

The weather in the Colorado Rockies can be unpredictable. It is important to be prepared for all conditions. Specific questions can be answered when your guide contacts you.

  • Long or short-sleeved shirt. We recommend long sleeved for sun protection
  • Light or medium layer for colder days
  • Rain jacket
  • Breathable pants or shorts
  • Wool blend or synthetic socks to wear with boots and waders
  • Baseball cap or brimmed hat
  • Polarized sunglasses (a must have)
  • For colder days, we recommend: Top and Bottom base layers (light to medium long underwear bottoms/pants can be more comfortable with waders).

Pricing

Price Per Person

  • 1 person – $500
  • 2 people – $300ea
  • 3 people – $235ea

Note: For groups of 3 participants, an additional guide is often hired to provide for more individual instruction and assistance; the additional cost is $150 for a Half Day and $200 for a Full Day.  If you choose to have just one guide we highly recommend at least one person be an experienced fly fisherman.

For groups of 4+ people, we will split into groups of 3 with the pricing structure repeating.

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We signed up for fly fishing with Don, our guide. He was very knowledgeable, and patient and broke it down to us newbies who were very inexperienced at flyfishing. He made the experience amazing with his fun facts of the area, how to read the river, gear, etc. We just wanted to experience the joy of being on river, out in nature, and feel beautiful weather. So it was a blessing with Don. We felt we could do this again.

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