Guided fly-fishing trips are appropriate for both the experienced angler and people who are new to the sport, including those 12 years of age and older. Experienced guides provide complete instruction as appropriate for your level of experience or request. We put no more than three clients with one guide.
Catch and Release is practiced on all guided fishing trips.
Shoe size is required 24 hours in advance to properly fit waders. Driver's license information is also required 24 hours in advance to fill out the fishing license.
Transportation:
Transportation can be arranged at no cost for The BROADMOOR individual guests and small groups. An additional charge will apply for transportation for group trips of 10 or more guests.
What to Bring:
You will need to bring layers of clothing including a rain jacket, a brimmed ball-cap or hat, polarized sunglasses, and sunscreen. The sunglasses are essential for eye protection. Fishing locations on the South Platte River range from 7,000 to 8,500 feet in elevation, so be prepared for cooler temperatures and rain showers.
Gratuities:
Guide gratuities for half-day, full-day, and trophy lake fishing trips are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity (of total guide fees) is automatically added for group trips.
A Group Guided Fly Fishing Trip on Platte River
This guided trip for six or more fishermen to the South Platte River in Pike National Forest, is a perfect way to spend time with friends and family.
The South Platte River in Pike National Forest averages about 60 feet in width, has a moderate flow rate, and is easily waded. Fishing areas include large reservoirs, pine-covered mountain valleys and meandering meadow sections of the South Platte River. Fish species include rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout with rainbows most common. Fees include all equipment, flies, waders, instruction, Colorado Fishing license, lunch and transportation. A 15% gratuity will be added. Offered by Colorado Fishing Adventures. Reservations required.
(Please, no unescorted children under 12 years of age.)
For more information please contact 1.800.634.7711 Extension 5753
A Half-day Guided Fly Fishing Trip on Platte River
This guided trip to the South Platte River in Pike National Forest is designed to provide you with the maximum opportunity to catch that once-in-a-lifetime trophy.
We depart daily at 6:00 a.m. from the South Tower Lobby, with a brief stop for lunches and licenses. It takes a little over an hour to arrive at one of Colorado's premier Gold Medal waters...the beautiful South Platte River. We fish for approximately four hours, then return to The Broadmoor.
All Broadmoor guides are experienced, skilled instructors. If you are a beginner, we can teach you the basics. For the more experienced angler, we offer casting instruction, nymph fishing techniques, and the opportunity to catch big fish on small flies. We provide all equipment, flies, transportation, lunch and Colorado fishing license. Gratuities not included.
The South Platte River in Pike National Forest averages about 60 feet in width, has a moderate flow rate, and is easily waded. Fishing areas include large reservoirs, pine-covered mountain valleys and meandering meadow sections of the South Platte River. Fish species include rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout with rainbows most common.
(Please, no unescorted children under 12 years of age.)
For more information please contact 1.800.634.7711 Extension 5753
Arkansas River Tours
The Arkansas River provides fast action on dry flies for Brown and Rainbow trout. We fish daily from late April, starting with our famous Caddis hatch until runoff, and then resume in late June or early July. Float fishing is excellent through September.
Enjoy a half-day early morning or evening float. We meet at Cotapaxi, Colorado on the Arkansas River, only 75 miles from The Broadmoor. We provide everything except a fishing license and flies. Flies may be provided by the river guide or at Royal Gorge Anglers, a full service fly shop in Canon City.
For more information please contact 1.800.634.7711 Extension 5753
Chico Basin Full-day Guided Fly Fishing Trip
Take a six-hour fly-fishing expedition to beautiful Chico Basin in El Paso county. You will never forget this experience.
Chico Basin Ranch is an 87,000 acre ranch located 45 minutes from The Broadmoor in southeast El Paso county. The ranch boasts five spring-fed lakes that host an abundant population of largemouth bass, trophy bluegill and large crappie. Fly-fishing trips are appropriate for both the experienced angler and those new to the sport, including youngsters age 12 or older. Fly-fishing is superb for all three species - it is common to catch 30 to 60 fish on the fly in a four to six-hour period - a real hoot on a light fly rod. We fish from pontoon or belly boats and the guide provides all equipment and flies, plus instruction as appropriate. Lunch is provided on full day trips.
For more information please contact 1.800.634.-7711 Extension 5753
Fly Casting Instruction
Enjoy a fly-casting session with a certified instructor.
This is a one-hour on-site instruction program designed to teach the beginner and improve the experienced fly-caster. Offered by Colorado Fishing Adventures. Reservations required.
For more information please contact 1-800-634-7711 Extension 5753
