
Wade vs. Float Trips: Which Is Right for Your Day on the Water
You have options for how you want to catch fish in Colorado’s rivers.
This is where we keep you in the loop. Whether you’re planning a trip months out and want to know what the fishing looks like heading into your season, or you’re leaving next week and want to know exactly what’s been working, this is the place to check first. Our guides spend more days on the Roaring Fork, the Fryingpan, and the Crystal than just about anyone, and what they’re seeing out there is worth knowing. Expect honest fishing reports, hatch updates, seasonal breakdowns, gear recommendations, and the occasional story from a day on the water that was too good not to write down. No filler, no fluff, just real information from people who are actually out there fishing.

You have options for how you want to catch fish in Colorado’s rivers.

The Frying Pan River is just up the road from Basalt, and you

There’s a shift that happens on the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork every fall,

Drive the valley in July, and you’re fighting for a parking spot at

There’s a certain type of angler who hears “guided trip” and hears “training

The Roaring Fork Valley has a way of making you feel like you

ROARING FORK VALLEY COMPLETE FLY FISHING REPORT April 28 – May 11, 2026