Full Day Guided Fly Fishing

Experience a full day guided fly fishing trip in the San Juan Mountains. Telluride Fly Fishers offers guided walk-and-wade trips on the San Miguel and Dolores Rivers, as well as high-country lakes near Telluride, Colorado. Our waters are home to brook, rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and cutbow trout, set against some of the most stunning scenery in the Rockies.  Whether you love hiking to remote streams, fishing private waters, or exploring local rivers and lakes, our guides tailor every trip to your interests. Most rivers are just a 15–25 minute drive from Telluride. Fly fishing in Telluride is more than a day on the water—it’s an unforgettable adventure. Crystal-clear streams, hidden pools, and native trout await, surrounded by towering peaks and pristine wilderness. Adventure awaits with every cast—experience the challenge, the calm, and unforgettable moments!

About this Tour

Our experienced local guides will take you to some of the most beautiful winter fishing spots in the region. Each guide works with up to two guests, and we limit groups to no more than four anglers total, ensuring a safe, personal, and attentive experience on the water.

Your guide will contact you the day before your trip to confirm details and meeting location, and we’re happy to meet guests at their Telluride accommodations.

Duration: 7.5 hours | Starts at 8:30am

Price:  $ 690 Individual Angler | $ 790 group of two anglers | $890 group of 3 anglers

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What’s Included

• Professional Guide
• Transportation
• Terminal tackle, flies, and leaders

What’s not Included

• Colorado Fishing License:  You can purchase here.
• Gratuity

What to Bring

• Layered clothing
• Hat and Polarized sunglasses
• A packed lunch – your guide is happy to provide a cooler to keep it fresh and ready for the water.
• A valid Colorado fishing license.

Cancellation Policy

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with at least 48 hours’ notice of cancellation. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are nonrefundable—no exceptions. Contact us by phone or email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows or cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged the full price of the trip.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit in the case of a company cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Once a trip has departed, it is nonrefundable.

Weather:
Weather-related cancellations are left to the discretion of the head guide. We understand that you’re on vacation and may not want to stand out in the rain to fish. If the weather does not cooperate, and the trip has not departed yet, guests will have the opportunity to receive a gift card for the full trip amount to use on a future booking. Once a trip has departed, it is nonrefundable.

Fees:
Any trip changed with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged a late fee of $50 per trip ($50 per guide).
Gear not booked more than 24 hours in advance will be charged a late fee of $50 per trip ($50 per guide).

About Telluride Fly Fishers, LLC

Telluride Fly Fishers is an Orvis-endorsed guide service, locally owned and operated since 1989. We offer half-day and full-day walk/wade trips in the Telluride, Colorado area. Having been in operation for 30 years, our guides have full knowledge and understanding of the surrounding region.

Telluride Fly Fishers is very family-friendly.  Over the last 30 years we have sparked a love of everything outdoors in countless children. We remember being beginner anglers and love to see the quick progression anglers make with one of our guides by their side.

Owners Goose and Kaitlyn.

With a degree in fish biology and a wealth of experience, Goose has been guiding for over 25 years, honing his skills in some of the most renowned fishing destinations across the country. His journey has taken him from the rugged waters of Alaska, where he guided for 12 years, to the tropical paradise of the Florida Keys, and back to the mountain streams of Colorado.

During the winter, Kaitlyn teaches ski lessons. But when the snow melts and spring arrives, she transitions to office duties or spends her time on the river pursuing her passion for angling.