Damn Good Fly Fishing Guides In Colorado

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 fly fishing trips in Colorado, and the most popular trips in the area are San Juan Quality Waters & Midriver guided by Dallas and Missoula Float Trip guided by Hunter.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in Colorado? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in Colorado.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in Colorado.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Colorado are: 1. brown trout, 2. rainbow trout, and 3. cutthroat trout.

Prices for fly fishing in Colorado can range anywhere from about $520 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Colorado is $706. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Colorado is $856.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a fly fishing trip in Colorado is summer, and most anglers book their trips 46 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Colorado, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Colorado. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Colorado.