guided trips
Interested in availability or booking a trip? Call us at 719-539-3474.
experience the ArkAnglers difference
With a variety of guided wade, float, and power boat options available, we’ve got something for everyone.
arkansas river trips
With 102 miles of Gold Medal Water, the Arkansas River is the ideal fishing destination for any angler. Featuring rainbow trout, wild brown trout, and a vast array of diverse terrain, each section of the river packs its own unique punch. Fishable year round, this freestone fishery is renowned for its spring caddis hatch.
arkansas river wade
Available in half and full day options, the Arkansas River Wade is our most popular trip. Depending on conditions and angling experience, a portion of your wade may take place on additional area waters to enhance your overall trip.
arkansas river Float
An ideal way to cover more water in a single outing, these float trips often intersect both public and private water. The half day river float will typically traverse six to ten miles while the full day float will cover anywhere from nine to 20 miles, depending upon flow.
Wade & Float Combo
For those experienced anglers looking to make the absolute most of their trip, our wade & float combo combines a half day wade with a full day float over two days.
arkansas river trips
one angler
Two Anglers
Wade 1/2 Day
$310
$370
Wade Full Day
$420
$485
Float 1/2 Day
$400
$515
Float Full Day
$600
$650
Wade & Float Combo
$820
$920
never ever wade
No experience? No problem! This guided walk and wade fishing trip is perfect for the first-time angler and includes all rental gear, terminal tackle and flies, and a one-day Colorado fishing license. This trip typically combines time on the Arkansas River and area stillwater, conditions permitting.
Never Ever Wade
one angler
Two Anglers
Wade 1/2 Day
$335
$415
Wade Full Day
$450
$525
South Park Trips
A short drive from our Buena Vista location, Colorado’s South Park is home to incredibly productive water, breathtaking vistas, and spectacular trophy trout. Featuring diverse fish and insect populations, these full day trips have limited availability during the year.
SOUTH PLATTE “DREAM STREAM” WADE
This high meadow tailwater fishery is known for its seasonal spawning runs of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Best suited to intermediate anglers, this trip requires technical fishing, combining careful imitation of insects with delicate presentation on the water. These fish can be selective, easily spooked, and make good teachers for the angler looking to improve their game.
Antero Reservoir
Often cited as one of the most biologically productive stillwater fisheries in North America, trout resident to its waters grow at rates that defy conventional biology. With exceptional fishing during early summer, this guided trip is a guest favorite May through September.
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
A highly productive fishery known for its callibaetis and damselfly hatches, trout grow quickly in these waters and respond well to both suspension nymphing and surface presentations, depending on the time of year and insect activity.
South Park Trips
one angler
Two Anglers
South Platte “Dream Stream” Wade Full Day
$420
$485
Reservoir Wade Full Day
$420
$485
Reservoir Float Tube Full Day
$550
$600
Reservoir Power Boat Full Day
$600
$600
high Alpine Lakes
The Arkansas River Valley is home to one of the greatest concentrations of high alpine lakes in the Rockies. Available for a limited time during the year, nothing distinguishes the Colorado fly fishing experience like casting to cruising cutthroat at timberline. Conducted under permit of the San Isabel National Forest, these wade trips vary in intensity depending on guest experience and ability, and may utilize float tubes. In the interest of keeping Colorado wild, high lake destinations are not listed on our website.
High Alpine Lakes
one angler
Two Anglers
Full Day
$550
$600
Private Water Wade
Looking for a more exclusive fishing experience? ArkAnglers offers several guided private water fishing options on and around the Arkansas River. Let us know what you are looking for and we can customize a trip for you. Rod fees may be required.
Private Water Wade
one angler
Two Anglers
Rod Fees
Half Day
$310
$370
Varies
Full Day
$420
$485
Varies
*Rod Fees Vary*
Group Trips
Custom trip options are available for groups both big and small. With the region’s largest and most experienced guide staff, we are able to customize your group trip to fit your specific needs. Whether planning for a corporate retreat, team building event, bachelor party, family reunion, or attending an area summer camp, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us to start planning your custom group trip today.
Use Fees
Use fees are an additional fee applied to all trips, determined and required by the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, United States Forest Service, and other applicable federal and state governing bodies. An additional 5% use fee is applied to all wade trips. An additional 5.25% use fee is applied to all float trips.
FAQs
For more information on guided trips including our cancellation policy, refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
We had Cody as our guide today and he did an amazing job, especially with my 10 year old grandson. He patiently taught him how to cast, set the hook and reel in his fish, his first ever on his first fly fishing experience. A good time was had by all and all caught fish. A five star experience
Stephen R.
ArkAnglers is an excellent guide service for all levels. Friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff. They all consider sharing the joy of fishing the pinnacle of their craft.
ROb S.
Had an awesome day with Stuart. We caught Browns, Cutbows and rainbows on nymphs and dries. Stuart is super companionable, and a fantastic teacher. As a new fisherman I have a lot to learn, and Stuart is very good at coaching without making you feel like you are being criticized. When I got home I wrote down 14 tips Stuart gave me about improving my setup, casting, drift, and how to approach the river without spooking the fish. What a great day, and I'll be a much better fisherman for it.
Michael S.