We’ve worked hard to get where we are and we’re excited to provide you with an awesome fishing experience!

Guided trip prices include ALL equipment needed for the day, including fishing rods, reels, flies, leaders, tippet, life jackets, water, and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Guided trips do not include guide gratuity or a Colorado State Fishing License, and transportation is not always provided.

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A smiling woman wearing sunglasses holds a large fish in front of her, standing in a river with mountainous terrain in the background on a sunny day.

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Guided Fly Fishing Float Trips

Colorado River
Roaring Fork River
Grand Mesa Lakes
Vega Reservoir
Harvey Gap Reservoir
Rifle Gap Reservoir
Sweitzer Lake
Crawford Lake

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$750 per boat / two anglers / full day
$700 per boat / two anglers / ¾ day*
$650 per boat / two anglers / ½ day*

*Please note: Our ½ day and ¾ day offerings do not include lunch, but guests are welcome to bring a lunch/snacks and we will accommodate.

Gunnison River
$850 per boat / two anglers / full day option only

Permitted through BCA #618

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Guided Walk/Wade Fly Fishing

Grand Mesa
Colorado River
Roaring Fork River
Vega Reservoir
Harvey Gap Reservoir
Rifle Gap Reservoir
Sweitzer Lake
Crawford Lake
Fruita State Park
Corn Lake State Park
Connected Lakes
Island Acres State Park
James M. Robb Colorado River State Park Properties

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Full Day
1 angler / $600
2 anglers / $650
3 anglers / $750

Half Day*
1 angler / $500
2 anglers / $550
3 anglers / $650

Four or more anglers may require a second guide; price TBD upon request.

*Please note: Our half day offering does not include lunch.

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Leisure Float Trip

Colorado River Float Trip
(Full Day or Half Day)
Fun Float | Grand Junction Town Float | Float the Colorado River | Kid Friendly | Family Friendly

$500 per boat / up to 4 guests /
full day (includes lunch)

$350 per boat / up to 4 guests / half day

River Float through Grand Junction | Palisade | Fruita vicinity. Swim and jump out of the boat and enjoy the scenery. No fishing - just enjoy the float!

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Casting/Rigging Lessons

Private lessons/classes that can take place on land or water with little or no opportunity to catch fish but focus on fly fishing setup/gear. Family fishing in Western Colorado.

$50 per hour / per person
2 – 3 hours are recommended
Groups are welcomed

Focuses on casting and rigging to be successful fly fishing on your own. Classes/instruction will focus on YOU and what GOALS you would like to achieve.

Fly Fishing Lessons on the Water

Learn to fly fish classes / lessons are geared toward actually catching, fighting, and landing a fish. Family friendly guided fly fishing in Mesa County.

$100 per hour / per person
2 – 3 hours are recommended minimum
Groups are welcomed

Classes/instruction will focus on YOU and what GOALS you would like to achieve.

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Recreational Rowing Instruction

Private Recreational Rowing Class

$1000 per boat / 2 days / up to 2 students
$1300 per boat / 3 days / up to 2 students
$1500 per boat / 4 days / up to 2 students

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Colorado State Certification Rowing School

Obtain the Colorado state minimum 50 hours towards becoming a guide. Limited availability and dates.

$1700 per student / 5-6 day course. Flexibility on dates that work for your schedule. Inquire for more details. Course offered year round!

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Private or Group Fly Tying Classes

Private Fly Tying Class

$50 per hour / 1 student
$75 per hour / 2 students
$100 per hour / 3 students

$TBD per hour for larger groups. Please inquire.

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Guided Fly Fishing at Branded Rock Canyon

Enjoy a day of fly fishing on stillwater lakes and ponds at Branded Rock Canyon. Fly fish at a private luxury guest ranch in Western Colorado with varied fishing opportunities. Catch fish in a beautiful and exclusive setting!

Full Day
1 angler / $700
2 anglers / $900
3 anglers / $1100

¾ Day*
1 angler / $650
2 anglers / $775
3 anglers / $900

Half Day*
1 angler / $600
2 anglers / $675
3 anglers / $800

*Please note: Our ½-day and ¾-day offerings do not include lunch. Guests are welcome to bring a small lunch or snacks and we will accommodate.

Cost includes rod fee.

Guided Fly Fishing at BarZX Ranch

Fish private stillwater lakes and ponds below the Ragged Mountains of Colorado. PLEASE NOTE: A recent sale of BarZX Ranch was made to private owners and we are waiting with anticipation on guided fly fishing opportunities again in the future!

Full Day Only
1 angler / $750
2 anglers / $1200
3 anglers / $1400
4 anglers / $1600

No hidden fees - cost includes rod fee.

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