River Guides

Our river guides go deep on individual rivers. Learn the flow windows, key sections, and what hazards to watch for. Each guide links to live RiverReports data so you can check current conditions.

Spring Fly Fishing the Arkansas River: Chasing the Mother's Day Caddis

A practical guide to spring fly fishing on Colorado's Arkansas River - timing the legendary Mother's Day caddis hatch, reading flows, and making the most of the narrow window before runoff.

intermediate

fly-fishing

arkansas-river

Big Sky, Montana Fly Fishing Guide: Gallatin, Madison & Yellowstone Rivers

A practical guide to fly fishing near Big Sky, Montana - the Gallatin River, Madison River, Yellowstone River, and Yellowstone National Park waters with hatches, access points, flow information, and local intel.

mixed

fly-fishing

big-sky

Boulder Creek & South Boulder Creek Fishing Guide

Practical guide to fishing Boulder Creek and South Boulder Creek in Colorado. Flow windows, access points, hatches, and local tips.

mixed

river-guide

boulder-creek

Denver & Front Range Fly Fishing Guide

A practical guide to fly fishing the South Platte system, Clear Creek, Big Thompson, and other waters within 1-2 hours of Denver. Flows, access, hatches, and what to expect.

mixed

river-guide

south-platte

Fly Fishing Lee's Ferry: Arizona's Blue Ribbon Tailwater

A practical guide to fly fishing Lee's Ferry on the Colorado River - where Glen Canyon Dam creates one of the Southwest's premier rainbow trout fisheries at the doorstep of the Grand Canyon.

intermediate

river-guide

lees-ferry

Fly Fishing Missoula, Montana - A Complete Guide to Four Rivers

A practical guide to fly fishing the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Rock Creek rivers near Missoula - seasonal timing, access points, hatches, and local knowledge.

mixed

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missoula

Northern California Steelhead Fly Fishing: A Complete Guide to the North Coast's Wild Rivers

A practical guide to fly fishing for steelhead in Northern California - from the trophy waters of the Smith to the legendary runs of the Trinity, Klamath, and Eel rivers.

intermediate-advanced

fly-fishing

steelhead

Northern Idaho Fly Fishing Guide: Clearwater, St. Joe, Kelly Creek & More

A practical guide to fly fishing in Northern Idaho - westslope cutthroat on the St. Joe, monster steelhead on the Clearwater, and catch-and-release cutthroat paradise at Kelly Creek. Includes hatches, access points, flow information, and local intel.

mixed

fly-fishing

northern-idaho

Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishing: A Complete Guide to Washington's Rainforest Rivers

A practical guide to fly fishing the Olympic Peninsula - from the legendary winter steelhead of the Hoh and Sol Duc to trophy Beardslee trout in Lake Crescent, plus salmon, sea-run cutthroat, and more.

intermediate-advanced

fly-fishing

steelhead

Park City Fly Fishing Guide: Complete Waters, Hatches & Access

The definitive guide to fly fishing near Park City, Utah - covering the Provo River, Weber River, mountain streams, and stillwaters within 45 minutes. Real CFS ranges, access points, seasonal tactics, and local knowledge.

mixed

fly-fishing

park-city

Provo River Fly Fishing Guide: Utah's Blue Ribbon Tailwater

A practical guide to fly fishing the Provo River near Park City, Utah - hatches, access points, regulations, and how to read the flows on this high-density trout fishery.

mixed

fly-fishing

provo-river

Floating the Rio Grande in July and August

A practical guide to summer floating on the Rio Grande - monsoon season conditions, runnable sections near Taos, and what to expect in late summer.

mixed

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rio-grande

San Juan River Fly Fishing: New Mexico's Year-Round Tailwater Trophy Factory

A practical guide to fly fishing the San Juan River below Navajo Dam - 15,000 trout per mile, tiny flies, and the technical challenge that humbles every angler.

intermediate-advanced

fly-fishing

san-juan-river

Floating the Upper Colorado River in June

A practical guide to June floating on the Upper Colorado River - navigating peak runoff, finding the right flow windows, and what to expect.

mixed

river-guide

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Floating the Upper Colorado in Summer

A practical guide to summer floating and fishing on the Upper Colorado River - flow windows, key sections, camping, shuttle logistics, and what to expect from Kremmling to Dotsero.

beginner

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