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Ken R.

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Outfitter 35 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Ken is a self-taught fly fisherman who grew up in big-city Chicago. Captain Ken has called Colorado home for the last 30+ years and fly fishing has developed into much more than a weekend hobby for him. Captain Ken is a versatile Colorado fly fishing guide and is happy to guide on rivers like the Platte in and around Denver and Littleton. That being said, he equally enjoys guiding throughout the Rocky Mountains in...

About Your Guide

Ken R.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter 35 years of exp.

Captain Ken is a self-taught fly fisherman who grew up in big-city Chicago. Captain Ken has called Colorado home for the last 30+ years and fly fishing has developed into much more than a weekend hobby for him.

Captain Ken is a versatile Colorado fly fishing guide and is happy to guide on rivers like the Platte in and around Denver and Littleton. That being said, he equally enjoys guiding throughout the Rocky Mountains in areas like Breckenridge for example.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

72" King Salmon 75 Lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Hot dogs, brats and burgers

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

72" King Salmon 75 Lbs

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Hot dogs, brats and burgers

Whats your favorite band?

The Doobie Brothers

Whats your favorite movie?

Sound of Music

Whats your favorite sports team?

None

Whats your drink of choice?

Any diet caffeine free soda

What was your last halloween costume?

Cowboy

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Starbucks Gift Cards

How did you get started guiding?

When I moved to Colorado in the late 70s and started to take lessons and then guide lessons and then worked at various fly fishing outfitters

What makes you different from other guides?

It took me years of helping other anglers catch fish to realize that there’s much more to fishing than catching fish. As a guide, I’ve encouraged my clients to appreciate the whole experience - look closely at the fish we just caught; to take pauses to look around at the sun, the clouds, the birds and the flowers, the mountains, and the beauty of creation...Now I remind myself of these same things when I’m on my own!!!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Breckenridge, Colorado

Areas Fished

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Wading

Everything Else to Know

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, flies, BBQ lunch included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Ken will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Simon

Verified Review

July 1

This was my second trip with Ken and the first was excellent... but he still managed to provide us with another fantastic day. I had a novice fly fisherman with me but Ken put us on lots of brown trout, some rainbows and a rare Tiger trout. He is a great guide and I will use him again and highly recommend Ken to anyone of any level who wants to fish in Denver

Simon

Verified Review

July 1

This was my second trip with Ken and the first was excellent... but he still managed to provide us with another fantastic day. I had a novice fly fisherman with me but Ken put us on lots of brown trout, some rainbows and a rare Tiger trout. He is a great guide and I will use him again and highly recommend Ken to anyone of any level who wants to fish in Denver

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Trip: Browns and Rainbows Walk-n-Wade

Simon

Verified Review

July 27

We had a fantastic day, caught four species of trout and I learned a lot from Ken. Will fish with him again for aure!

Simon

Verified Review

July 27

We had a fantastic day, caught four species of trout and I learned a lot from Ken. Will fish with him again for aure!

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Trip: Browns and Rainbows Walk-n-Wade

James

Verified Review

August 15

We had a wonderful trip with Ken last Thursday. My 15 year old son and I loved our first fly fishing experience. While we have done many years of bass fishing in New England we have never done fly fishing. Ken was extremely patient with my son - who doesn't always take advice as teenagers tend to do. In fact Ken stayed with him longer than required so my son could...

James

Verified Review

August 15

We had a wonderful trip with Ken last Thursday. My 15 year old son and I loved our first fly fishing experience. While we have done many years of bass fishing in New England we have never done fly fishing. Ken was extremely patient with my son - who doesn't always take advice as teenagers tend to do. In fact Ken stayed with him longer than required so my son could land his first trout and then another and another.

Ken is much more that an guide. Within minutes we knew Ken was going to become our friend. We chatted easily about fishing, family and food - all while he provided expert advice, guidance and encouragement on our technique and flies to use and when. Ken brought us to several of his favorite fishing spots around the area and gave us suggestions on where to go over the next following few days - all of which we did and caught plenty of trout! Ken - thank you so much for being our guide.

I would highly recommend our whole experience with Captain Experiences. They kept in regular contact prior to our trip - suggested an alternative trip based on our fishing experience. A wonderful team to work with!

Thank you!
James

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Drew

Verified Review

June 30

Our trip with Ken outside of Jefferson, CO was incredible! Ken had every detail covered (including donuts :)) when we arrived river side. The Tarryall Creek was gorgeous and we had a couple mile stretch all to ourselves. Ken is an extremely talented guide who made the experience educational and exciting. Having a trout rise on a dry fly is truly exhilarating!! We highly recommend Ken! On top of the amazing time on the river...

Drew

Verified Review

June 30

Our trip with Ken outside of Jefferson, CO was incredible! Ken had every detail covered (including donuts :)) when we arrived river side. The Tarryall Creek was gorgeous and we had a couple mile stretch all to ourselves. Ken is an extremely talented guide who made the experience educational and exciting. Having a trout rise on a dry fly is truly exhilarating!! We highly recommend Ken! On top of the amazing time on the river we were treated to a mouthwatering delicious river side BBQ. The entire day was memorable and we can’t wait to come back and spend a day with Ken and Dan again.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.

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