Outfits differ mainly by target species, water type, and trip format, ranging from shared half-day inshore runs to private multi-day offshore excursions. Better operators spell out exactly what is provided, such as bait, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning services, versus what you must bring yourself. A map location only shows the dock or meeting spot, not the vessel size, onboard amenities, or skipper experience.
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Trout Haven Fishing Pond
810 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517-8005
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Sasquatch Fly Fishing
2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO 80511-9500
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Fly Fishing the Rocky Mountains
656 Halbach Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517
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Fly Fish Estes Park
253 W Riverside, Estes Park, CO 80517
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Fly Fish Estes Park
363 E Elkhorn Ste 305, Estes Park, CO 80517
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Fly Fishing The Rocky Mountains Llc
2050 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517-8857
Dillon 4
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Big Ed's Fishing Ventures
152 Marina Dr, Dillon, CO 80435-5548
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Alpine Fishing Adventures
151 Marina Dr, Dillon, CO 80435
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Silver Flask Fishing
150 Marina Dr, Dillon, CO 80435
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Snake River Inlet
4344 Swan Mountain Rd, Montezuma Swan Mountain Rd, Dillon, CO 80435
Durango 4
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Durango Fly Fishing
701 Florida Rd, Durango, CO 81301
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Expedition Outside
835 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301-5540
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Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service
147 E College Dr, Durango, CO 81301-5405
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The Kokopelli Angler
560 Groves Dr, Durango, CO 81301
Aspen 2
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Wild Willow Outfitters
330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1930
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Aspen Guide Service
98 Glen Dee Rd, Aspen, CO 81611
Denver 2
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Galvin Guiding
700 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80206
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Colorado Trout Fisher
2530 N Washington St Ste 100, Denver, CO 80205-3142
Gunnison 2
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Gunnison Valley Anglers
117 N Colorado St, Gunnison, CO 81230
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High Mountain Drifters
201 W Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230-2723
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Ken's Anglers
9826 W Hinsdale Pl, Littleton, CO 80128
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Progress Park
5100 S Hickory St, Littleton, CO 80120
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High Country Fishing Charters
558 Ginger Cir, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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Piedra River Anglers
250 Hot Springs Blvd #5185, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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Freestone Anglers
345 Lincoln Ave #770387, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Upstrm.with.brooke
Steamboat Springs, CO
Antonito 1
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Conejos River Anglers
34591 State Highway 17, Antonito, CO 81120-9538
Austin 1
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Black Canyon Anglers
7904 Shea Rd, Austin, CO 81410-8263
Bayfield 1
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Fisher Guide Service
17454 County Road 501, Bayfield, CO 81122-8712
Black Hawk 1
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Lincoln Hills Fly Fishing Club
655 Pactolus Lake Rd, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Boulder 1
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Stoney River Outfitters
620 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
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ArkAnglers
517 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Cotopaxi 1
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Arkansas River Tours
19487 US Highway 50, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
Divide 1
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Rainbow Valley Fishing Club
7534 Co Rd 61, Divide, CO 80814
Dolores 1
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Twin Spruce Ponds State Wildlife Area
23350 CO-145, Dolores, CO 81323-9708
Eagle 1
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Colorado River Outfitters
Whiting Rd, Eagle, CO 81631
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Us Ice Fishing Association Llc
3535 S Irving St Unit A, Englewood, CO 80110-3267
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Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA Holiday
1910 Lakeside Resort Ln, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Veltus Park
901 Midland Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Hotchkiss 1
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Gunnison River Pleasure Park
8949 Pleasure Park Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419-8500
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Mount Evans Trout Fishing
4125 CO-103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452-9617
Jefferson 1
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Bartle Lakes
716 FSR 870A, Jefferson, CO 80456
Johnstown 1
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Big Thompson Outfitters
6504 County Road 54, Johnstown, CO 80534-9600
Leadville 1
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Colorado Fly Fishing Guides
504 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461-3558
Lyons 1
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Ralph Price Reservoir
Lyons, CO
New Castle 1
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Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G
494 Rio Grande Ave, New Castle, CO 81647
Paonia 1
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GR Bar Ranch
Roatcap Road, Paonia, CO 81428
Parker 1
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Rueter-Hess Reservoir
9343 Double Angle Rd, Parker, CO 80134
Salida 1
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ArkAnglers
7500 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
Sedalia 1
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Flies & Lies
8570 S State Highway 67, Sedalia, CO 80135-9503
Thornton 1
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Sprat-Platte Lake
Thornton, CO 80229
Westcliffe 1
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Crestone Anglers
110 Quartz Ct, Westcliffe, CO 81252
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Fish Winter Park
78902 US-40, Winter Park, CO 80482
Wolcott 1
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Colorado Angling Company
27005 US-6, Wolcott, CO 81655
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Rainbow Falls Mountain Trout Inc.
14000 Rainbow Falls Rd, Woodland Park, CO 80863-6800
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Good to know
What is typically included in a chartered fishing trip?
Most charters provide the boat, fuel, captain, rods, reels, bait, and tackle, along with required safety gear. Captains often clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, but you should bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and layers.
How much do fishing charters usually cost?
Half-day inshore trips often range from $400 to $800 for a small group, while full-day offshore or deep-sea charters typically cost $1,200 to $2,500 or more depending on vessel size and fuel burn. Individual seats on shared party boats are much less, usually around $80 to $150 per person.
What happens if there is bad weather on the day of the trip?
Captains monitor marine forecasts and make the final call on weather cancellations based on sea conditions and passenger safety, not just rain. If the trip is canceled by the operator, you are generally offered a reschedule date or a full refund of your deposit.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Colorado, check the 55 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Colorado, MarinaAtlas indexes 55 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.