Our services and fees are based on skill level and location.
Option A - Beginner Walk-Wade
No experience needed. Short travel time, with easy walk-in access. Combines on-land casting lessons and guiding (e.g., one hour on-land lesson, followed by in-water instruction and guiding). In-water instruction may include nymphing, dry fly, and wet fly techniques, fly selection and presentation, rigging and knots, hook set and landing fish, best C.P.R. fish photo techniques, and lots more.
For safety and best service, we pair one guide with no more than two anglers (e.g., a group of three anglers will require two guides). If you have an odd number in your group (e.g., three), you will be charged the two angler rate, plus the one angler rate.
One Angler Two Anglers
3 Hours = $275 3 Hours = $300
4 Hours = $300 4 Hours = $325
5 Hours = $325 5 Hours = $350
Location/Waters: Lower and middle Poudre River, Gateway Natural Area, and the lower Big Thompson River. From Fort Collins, these locations are approximately 20-40 minutes drive.
NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own fly rod, or a fly rod, flies, leader, tippet and other equipment will be provided. Clients must bring their own waders and boots, or rent from local sources. Does not include food and beverage. Refundable deposit required for reservation, and cash or e-payment options.
Option B - Beginner Walk-Wade
No experience needed. Longer travel time, with 10-40 minutes of moderate hike-in access. Combines on-land casting lessons and guiding (e.g., one hour on-land lesson, followed by in-water instruction and guiding). In-water instruction may include nymphing, dry fly, and wet fly techniques, fly selection and presentation, rigging and knots, hook set and landing fish, best C.P.R. fish photo techniques, and lots more.
For safety and best service, we pair one guide with no more than two anglers (e.g., a group of three anglers will require two guides). If you have an odd number in your group (e.g., three), you will be charged the two angler rate, plus the one angler rate.
One Angler Two Anglers
3 Hours = $300 3 Hours = $325
4 Hours = $325 4 Hours = $350
5 Hours = $350 5 Hours = $375
Location/Waters: The above pricing is for the upper Poudre River (Rustic area), the upper and lower North Fork of the Poudre River (Cherokee location), and middle/upper Big Thompson, and Rocky Mountain National Park. From Fort Collins, these locations are approximately 50-90 minutes drive.
NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own fly rod, or a fly rod, flies, leader, tippet and other equipment will be provided. Clients must bring their own waders and boots, or rent from local sources. Does not include food and beverage. Refundable deposit required for reservation, and cash or e-payment options.
Option A - Intermediate & Advanced Walk-Wade
100% in water guiding, and limited instruction as needed. This service does not include on-land casting lessons, and is not the best option for beginners.
Intermediate/Advanced anglers typically have their own equipment, and want their time focused on catching fish.
For safety and best service, we pair one guide with no more than two anglers (e.g., a group of three anglers will require two guides). If you have an odd number in your group (e.g., three), you will be charged the two angler rate, plus the one angler rate.
4 Hours = $325 4 Hours = $350
6 Hours = $350 6 Hours = $375
8 Hours = $375 8 Hours = $400
Location/Waters: The above pricing is for the lower and middle Poudre River, Gateway Natural Area, and the lower Big Thompson River. From Fort Collins, these locations are approximately 20-40 minutes drive.
NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own fly rod, or a fly rod, flies, leader, tippet and other equipment will be provided. Clients must bring their own waders and boots, or rent from local sources. Does not include food and beverage. Refundable deposit required for reservation, and cash or e-payment options.
Option B - Intermediate & Advanced Walk-Wade
100% in water guiding, and limited instruction as needed. This service does not include on-land casting lessons, and is not the best option for beginners.
Intermediate/Advanced anglers typically have their own equipment, and want their time focused on catching fish.
For safety and best service, we pair one guide with no more than two anglers (e.g., a group of three anglers will require two guides). If you have an odd number in your group (e.g., three), you will be charged the two angler rate, plus the one angler rate.
One Angler Two Anglers
4 Hours = $350 4 Hours = $375
6 Hours = $375 6 Hours = $400
8 Hours = $400 8 Hours = $425
Location/Waters: The above pricing is for the upper Poudre River (Rustic area), the north fork of the Poudre River, and middle/upper Big Thompson, and Rocky Mountain National Park. From Fort Collins, these locations are approximately 50-90 minutes drive.
NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own fly rod, or a fly rod, flies, leader, tippet and other equipment will be provided. Clients must bring their own waders and boots, or rent from local sources. Does not include food and beverage. Refundable deposit required for reservation, and cash or e-payment options.
Alpine Adventure Walk-Wade: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
The Cameron Pass area offers stunning scenery, lots of wildlife, and excellent wild trout and arctic grayling fishing. On-land casting lessons are optional. The elevation range is between 9-12,000 feet, and access is easy to difficult.
Seasonal only, weather permitting, and a combined fishing and camping program is highly recommended - please contact us for more information.
For safety and best service, we pair one guide with no more than two anglers (e.g., a group of three anglers will require two guides). If you have an odd number in your group (e.g., three), you will be charged the two angler rate, plus the one angler rate.
One Angler Two Anglers
4 Hours = $400 4 Hours = $425
6 Hours = $425 6 Hours = $450
8 Hours = $450 8 Hours = $475
Location/Waters: The above pricing is for the headwaters/confluence of the Poudre River/Corral and Hague Creek, Joe Wright and Long Draw reservoirs, and Lake Agnes. From Fort Collins, these locations are approximately 120 minutes drive.
Camping/Lodging: Paid or free camping. For a cabin or Airbnb, the nearest options are in Rustic, Gould, and Red Feather.
NOTE: You are welcome to bring your own fly rod, or a fly rod, flies, leader, tippet and other equipment will be provided. Clients must bring their own waders and boots, or rent from local sources. Does not include food and beverage. Refundable deposit required for reservation, and cash or e-payment options.
Your Guide Team
Home: Fort Collins, CO
Email: mfoley68@gamil.com
Mobile: +1 603-315-8800
Home: Berthoud, CO
Email: sharperlgfs@gmail.com
Mobile: +1 970-691-2248
Sean grew up in Massachusetts and this is where he began fishing for trout and bass. He relocated to Northern Colorado in 1996 and began fishing many of the rivers in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.
He has traveled all over the world to fish and has a vast knowledge of fish and their behaviors in various environments. Sean loves sharing his passion for fly fishing with new and experienced anglers alike. Sean retired from police work and began guiding fly fishing full time in January of 2020. When Sean isn’t guiding or fishing, he’s spending time with his family.
Home: Fort Collins, CO and Laramie, WY
Mobile: +1 970-689-8833
Andrew's family is from a small town located near Green Bay, WI. He started hunting and fishing when he was five years old. At age eleven, his family moved to Fort Collins (now, he and his family successfully hunt elk). In 2022, he will attend the University of Wyoming and pursue a degree in civil engineering. He fishes over 200 days a year, and is a nine time Colorado Parks and Wildlife Master Angler. When he is not on the water he can be found deep in the woods chasing all sorts of wild game.
Home: Denver, CO and Bozeman, MT
Email: booneolderman13@gmail.com
Mobile: +1 720-546-6336
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