Colorado Winter Fly Fishing
Winter Fly Fishing in Vail, Colorado, is a great way to experience high-country fly fishing without the summer crowds. Many of our winter days are above freezing and full of sunshine, which allows for comfortable fly fishing conditions.
Catch & Release
Once you are at our fishing destination, our professional fly fishing guides will work with you on the water and educate you on fly fishing techniques. We practice Catch and release so all fish caught must be released immediately.
Fishing Day
During the winter, we will primarily be nymph fishing for Rainbow & Brown Trout in slow deep pools along the Eagle River. There is no need to make long, perfect casts, and our seasoned guides provide instruction for anglers of all abilities. Our guides also have a cooler full of ice-cold beverages for your convenience, as well as snacks to munch on during your trip.
Winter trips are conducted during the warmest period of the day
Target Species
Our most common catches are rainbow trout and brown trout; we do get occasional cutthroat trout.
We practice catch and release, so all fish caught must be released immediately. We are more than happy to take photos of your trip/ fish and email them to you at the end of the day.
Where We Fish
Pickup
Regardless of the trip you choose to do, our guides will pick you up at your location or you can meet us at our private cabin in Wolcott, CO.
Wrap Up
After an excellent day of fly fishing our guides will drive you back to your location. If you have any medical or dietary needs please let us know at the time of booking so we can better assist you. Take a peak at our fly fishing photo gallery and see some of the Colorado Trout you can expect to catch. We look forward to bringing you and your guests on a Colorado Fly Fishing Wade Trip.
What's Included
Safety & PFDs
Upon arriving, our guides will prepare the boats and fly fishing equipment at the boat launch. We are required to give you a brief safety overview to make you aware of the surrounding elements. As an outfitter, we are also required to wear PFDs whenever we are in the boat. We provide comfortable PFD’s that will not hinder your ability to fly fish.
- Fly Rods
- Fly Reels
- Flies
- Beverages + Snacks
- Fresh Riverside Lunch (prices vary) (Included in full day / optional upgrade for ½ or ¾ day)
What To Bring
Our trips go out rain, snow, or shine and require that you prepare for the weather. The weather can be cold, but with the right layering, you will be comfortable while fishing for the afternoon. We recommend that you wear long underwear or sweat pants, wool socks, a fleece jacket or similar coat, fingerless gloves, a stocking cap, sunglasses, and a neck gaiter. A rain jacket or waterproof shell will help keep you warm and dry.
Be sure to bring your camera. There is an abundance of bird life along the river, and we often see Eagles, Owls, Ospreys, and Hawks. We occasionally run into some Deer, Elk, and Moose as well.
Guide Gratuity and fishing license not included.
- Fishing License
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Comfortable Shoes
- Beverages, Snacks, and Lunch
- Glass Bottles
- Drugs & Firearms
- Dogs
- Wading Boot Studs
Colorado Winter Fly Fishing FAQs
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$725 - $825
Trip Rate
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