Half-day 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
Half Day Fly Fishing
Difficulty
Beginner to Advance
starting at (USD):
Per person pricing
- 1 person – $325
- 2 people – $215ea
- 3 people – $185ea
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. Groups will be spaced out on the stream to avoid over fishing per area.
book this tripDAY 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. Llama lunches are a 72 hour cancellation.
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
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Drive to Options for Half & Full Day trips: Expect a 15-35 minute drive and short walks to the water.
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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)
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- Transportation: We will pick you up and drop you off
Pricing
Price Per Person
- 1 person – $325
- 2 people – $215ea
- 3 people – $185ea
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. Groups will be spaced out on the stream to avoid over fishing per area.
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what participants are saying
Awesome outing fly fishing near Camp Hale with Donny! This is our third fishing trip with him thru Paragon Guides. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else. Hopefully, someday I can cast as well as him!! Great lunch to boot.
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