Guided Fly Fishing in Colorado
Colorado Skies Outfitters provides guided fly fishing trips throughout Colorado. As a guide service, we are strong proponents of public water and teaching anglers how to catch more fish in Colorado. For those seeking solitude, we can arrange for guided float fishing trips and wade fishing on over 40 private water destinations in Colorado. We also guide a number of warm water fly fishing trips each year where we target alternative species such as wiper, carp, and bass in the Denver area. Our valued partnerships with other Colorado guide services, and the proximity to quality trout water allows our guides to put you on the hottest fly fishing action all year long!
Guide Service Philosophy
We pride ourselves in being teachers of fly fishing who work diligently to increase your knowledge base, and improve your skills. Our primary goal after a day on the water with one of our professional Colorado fishing guides is to arm you with the knowledge and tools to catch more fish! We specialize in teaching you how to fish nymphs, dry flies, streamers, recognize river hatches, improve your casting, and have more fun on the water!
What’s Included…
Our guided fly fishing trips are all inclusive. Guide fees cover all fly fishing equipment needed including; transportation (to most locations), lunch with full day trips, fly rods, fly reels, waders, boots, leaders, tippet, flies, etc. Not included in the trip price is a valid Colorado fishing license. Click HERE to purchase a CO fishing license online. If you are looking for lodging close to our store in Parker, or near one of our fishing destinations, please don’t hesitate to contact us or ask about fishing packages on the South Platte.
CSO Guide Rates: South Platte Drainage, Warm Water trips, Private Water
| Trip Type | 1 Angler | 2 or More Anglers |
| Half Day Wade 4 hrs. | $195 | $125/person |
| Full Day Wade 8 hrs. | $315 | $175/person |
(Note: Private water trips also include a rod fee and varies depending on location)
Guided Fly Fishing in Vail Area With Minturn Anglers: Blue, Colorado, Eagle, Gore Creek, Roaring Fork
| Trip Type | Half Day | Full Day |
| 1 Person Wade Trip | $260 | $360 |
| 2 Person Wade Trip | $340 | $450 |
| 3 Person Wade Trip | $430 | $550 |
| 3 Person Wade/ 2 guides | $540 | $660 |
| 1 Person Float Trip | X | $495 |
| 2 Person Float Trip | X | $550 |
(CSO is subcontracted to guide in the Vail area by Minturn Anglers, and rates reflect most current Minturn Anglers pricing). Minturn Anglers operates under special use permits from the White River National Forest, DOW, and the BLM. Colorado Outfitter #2597. Equal opportunity service provider.
For those seeking guided fly fishing on the North Platte CSO owner Theo Anest guide on Grey Reef and the Miracle Milefor the prime time months April, May, August and October.
| Season | Half Day | Full Day |
| April-May | N/A | $400 |
| August | N/A | $425 |
| October | N/A | $35 |
Guide gratuity averages 20% and is not included in the guide fee.
Corporate rates vary; contact us for more information.
Part or all of our guided trips are conducted with Special use permits from the Denver Waterboard, DOW, CO State Parks. We are an equal opportunity service provider.
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