Estes park is the comfortable base camp that welcomes you home every night. Kirks flyshop estes park fly fishing fly fishing colorado. We are a family owned and operated mountain adventure company, offering the highest quality fly fishing equipment, backpacking and camping gear. Casting a fly in a tranquil mountain stream, feeling the tug on the line, and holding a beautiful rainbow trout makes us feel alive and intensely connected with nature. Half day fly fishing in the rocky mountains aspire tours. In this book you will learn about a lot of the lakes, creeks, rivers, ponds, and reservoirs in the park. Colorado rocky mountain full or half day fly fishing tours. Front range anglers is committed to providing you with the best colorado fly fishing guides and guided fly fishing experience possible. Lost outfitters estes park, co fly fishing and hiking. Late march i had the opportunity to attend a presentation by steve schweitzer about fly fishing in rocky mountain national park at my local. Each fly fishing guide is friendly, knowledgeable, and will ensure that you have an exciting and memorable adventure. Fly fishing rocky mountain national park rocky mountain fly fisher.
Includes inactive map with gps directions to the best fishing spots. When we catch all these species in 1 day, its called the grand slam. Aspire tours can guarantee to give you experience you wont forget. When fly fishing in rocky mountain national park, be prepared for amazing scenery, beautiful small streams, lakes, and lots of trout. This is another area where a grand slam is very obtainable. I read the book fly fishing rocky mountain national park. Indian peaks wilderness area colorado fly fisherman.
His favorite hiking and fishing buddies are his kids, luke and addy. His favorite places to fly fish are rocky mountain national park, specifically forest canyon and the big thompson river below lake estes. Rocky mountain anglers is conveniently located just a stones throw away from the university campus in the heart of boulder, colorado. The big t in moraine is mostly iced over fishing is slow. Fly fishing in rocky mountain national park colorado fly. In other words, a 2005 edition never existed, and buyers should not be led to believe otherwise. Fly fishing rock creek, montana beautiful scenery and lots of fish. Hiking all the trails and vistas that the rocky mountains have to offer.
If you plan to visit and fish rocky mountain national park, this book is a must have. Guide profiles fly fishing estes park kirks flyshop. All of our fishing vacations are tailored to each customers preference. Visit estes park while enjoying all the beauty that it has to offer. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water. A fly fishing guide to rocky mountain national park. With aspire tours, anglers of every skill level can experience a true coloradoan fly fishing adventure in the rocky mountain national park and on the arkansas river in salida.
Licenses anyone 16 years old or older needs to be licensed to fish in the state of colorado. Fly fishing colorado fern lake rocky mountain national park. Peak fishing in rocky mountain national park takes place from midjune through midoctober when the trout are plentiful and bite frequently. Surrounded by the majestic rocky mountains, the city of boulder offers easy access to yearround outdoor activities including some of the nations best fly fishing. Flyfishing the rocky mountain backcountry rich osthoff on. Fishing report estes park fly fishing fly fishing colorado.
Fishing was popular with early settlers and visitors in the rocky mountains. Two lakes and a marina lake estes, marys lake, and the lake estes marina also provide good fishing opportunities. Updated fishing reports for estes park, colorado and the rocky mountain national park. However, the most recent edition of fly fishing rocky mountain national park dates from 2003 not from 2005. You will also learn about all of the different kinds of flies that work for the different fishing locations.
Rainbows and browns are in most waters here, but greenbacks and brooks are found more in the mountains streams and lakes in the rocky mountain national park. Fly fishing is our way of life and we are blessed with hundreds of nearby rivers and streams just a short distance away from boulder. Regardless if you are planning a short halfday fishing hike or a multiday backpack, this book delivers all the information you will need, and more. Colorado is famous for its many rivers and streams that offer world class fly fishing opportunities. We always thoroughly disinfect our vehicles and equipment after every tour. Rocky mountain national park is a protected area where fly fishing activities are balanced with efforts to restore and perpetuate natural aquatic environments and life. If you plan to visit and fish rocky mountain national park, this book is a musthave. Collins toward estes park, an excellent fishery lies hidden in plain view in rocky mountain national park. Fly fishing rocky mountain national park todd hosman on. From mountain resort cabins surrounded by towering ponderosa pines, to a modern condo on the river search our local accommodations to find your perfect estes park lodging.
Rocky mountain national park fern lake hike july 15. Colorado fly fishing guides trout fly fishing trips in co. Dream, plan, then book your mountain stay online or call direct. The best fly fishing in rocky mountain national park. Diy guide to the best fly fishing in rocky mountain national park. The 256page book contains 260 vivid fullcolor photographs of the fly fishing destinations in the park. My publisher streamside press and i plan to revise the book, but we have not yet established a date.
Guided fly fishing trips in estes park estes angler. Fishing activities are balanced with efforts to restore and perpetuate natural aquatic environments and life. Steve is the author of the awardwinning a fly fishing guide to rocky mountain national park, and coauthored, a fly fishing guide to colorados indian peaks wilderness area with mike kruise his latest book, designing poppers, sliders and divers is the most. The best fly fishing in rocky mountain national park rocky mountain national park is an anglers paradise. Rocky mountain national park offers a wealth of outdoor beauty, wildlifeviewing, diverse ecosystems, and fun alpine trout fishing. This estes park guide is packed with information to help the casual angler enjoy. His favorite fishing buddies are his kids, luke and addy. Finding an easier way led schweitzer to spend the last decade logging countless hours on rocky mountain national park trails, collecting photos, fishing, and researching his new book, a fly fishing guide to rocky mountain national park pixachrome publishing, january 2011, 256 pages. In an attempt to improve the sport, many streams and lakes were. Call 720 242 9828 to book your fly fishing adventure today. Explore the beauty of rmnp while catching browns, rainbows, greenback cutthroats and brook trout.
Since 1975, native trout have experienced intensive restoration efforts, while nonnative fish are being removed and no longer stocked. Whether you have traveled the world with your fly rod or never held one before, aspire tours assures to accommodate your level of experience and to create memories that will last a lifetime. Rod, reels, waders and flies included on all trips. Fly fishing estes park fishing reports guided trips. To book your guided trip please contact the shop at 9704988968. Guide to the best fly fishing in rocky mountain national park rmnp. Sport fishing is permitted in rocky mountain national park. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for fishing in rocky mountain national park with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. A leader in colorado guided fly fishing and spin fishing trips, we have been serving residents and visitors of the rocky mountain national park, big thompson river and estes park area since 1993. Our fly fishing guides offer fly fishing trips throughout scenic rocky mountain national park and the surrounding areas.
The first and only fly fishing and spin fishing outfitter in estes park, colorado dedicated to family fishing, we offer guided fishing trips through the lakes and streams of rocky mountain national park, big thompson river and the surrounding area. He is a frequent contributor to leading fly fishing periodicals and contributing author and illustrator to the book dragfree drift leader design and presentation techniques for fly fishing. Books get that way when the serve a purpose when they are useful and not just pretty. Supplemental stocking is done only to restore native species. Meeker set the backdrop for some of the more remote places in the park. Over 150 fishing destinations in rocky mountain national park have been detailed with topographic maps, trail profiles, fishing tips, destination notes and photographs. Its not that easy to do, but it is one hell of a lot of fun.
Current fly fishing reports and conditions for rocky mountain national park in colorado. A little over an hours drive northwest of denver and less than that west of boulder or ft. Front range anglers fly fishing rocky mountain national. Kirk has been hiking, backpacking and fly fishing in rocky mountain national park for 20 years, and guiding for 9 years.
If trophysize trout and a short walk from the parking lot are what youre after, there are better places. Populations of at least four species of trout exist in the park brown, brook, rainbow, and cutthroat. Kirk guides backpacking, llama pack trips and fly fishing trips. When looking for things to do in estes park, colorado, look no further than estes angler.
Fly fishing guide trip to rocky mountain national park. Diy guide to the best fly fishing in rocky mountain. Book a half day fly fishing trip either at our private arkansas river ranch or in the rocky mountain national park. Welcome to colorado trout hunters the finest colorado fly fishing guide service. An adventure from cast to catch book now fish the rockies like youve never before take our professionallyguided walkandwade fly fishing trips and classes in rocky mountain national park, just two hours outside of denver adventure experience the rugged beauty of rocky mountain national park while fly fishing for wild trout expertise our classes and. You can catch some nice fish if you fish the power plant outlet area. Now, an avid fly fisherman and noted fly designer, steve enjoys backpacking, hiking and writing about fly fishing and fly tying. Kirk has been fly fishing for 20 years, and guiding for 12 years. Rocky mountain national park is an anglers paradise. Fishing guides rocky mountain national park fly fishing.
Save 15% today when you put down a deposit on your rocky mountain national park trip. Rocky mountain national park fly fishing trips colorado wilderness rides and. Experience fly fishing in rocky mountain national park rmnp at its finest with estes angler. Anglers guide to rocky mountain national park second edition. We offer the most exciting and memorable fly fishing trips in rocky mountain national park, estes park valley, and the big thompson river. Tripadvisor fullday fly fishing trip provided by aspire. Schweitzer is the coauthor with michael kruise of a fly fishing guide to colorados indian peaks wilderness area 2014 and also a fly fishing guide to rocky mountain national park 2011. Rocky mountain national park guided trips and fly fishing. Our guides are trained to provide knowledge of the estes park area and give you a picture perfect trip. Our staff is knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions you may have, as well as offer insight into locations that suit your fishing style or wishes. His favorite places to backpack to in rmnp are forest canyon and hutcheson lakes. Elk, deer, bears, mountain sheep, and yes, even mountain lions roam the hills and mountains, and sometimes, even the downtown shops. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
At lost outfitters you will receive a one of a kind fishing andor hiking trip in and around estes park, colorado and the beautiful rocky mountain national park. Marys lake and lake estes have open water with flow coming from adams tunnel. Fishing the quest for the big catch or at least the big story. Regardless if you are planning a short halfday fishing hike or. Fishing in estes park rocky mountain national park. Kirks mountain adventures is located in beautiful estes park, colorado, the gateway to rocky mountain national park. We are also able to take our clients to other locations including 5 miles of exclusive private river on the big thompson and st.
Fishing guides rocky mountain national park fly fishing guide. Rocky mountain fly fisher provides a glimpse of what fly fishing in rocky mountain national park is all about since 1975, native trout have experienced intensive restoration efforts, while nonnative fish are being removed and no longer stocked. Rocky mountain national park fly fishing let me admit immediately that most trout in rocky mountain national park are small, and the best fishing is often at the end of a long, steep hike. Trout fishing in rocky mountain national park rocky mountain fly fisher provides a glimpse of what fly fishing in rocky mountain national park is all about. Everything you need to know about fly fishing estes park and its surrounding areas. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Fly fishing in rocky mountain national park is in a variety of rivers and alpine lakes, both roadside and hike in. How to reach and fish remote waters in montana, wyoming, colorado, utah, idaho, and. We are privileged to offer topquality, fullyguided and instructional fly fishing trips on some of colorados premier public and private trout water. Cutthroat trout are aplenty in the high alpine lakes, but perhaps not the greenback cutthroat youve searched for.