Summit County Colorado – A Fly Fisherman’s Paradise

Whether you are visiting Summit County Colorado for the first time, or you spend time at this Rocky Mountain destination every year, you know there is no shortage of outdoor entertainment. Visitors to the Breckenridge Colorado area come for more than the incredible downhill skiing; they come for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, climbing and fly fishing. 

For the fly fishing enthusiast visiting Breckenridge, there is nothing like waking up early, donning a pair of waders, and heading out to the Colorado River for some of the best trout fishing in America.  Or, you can cast your line from a dory as you float on one of Colorado’s many idyllic lakes.  Many avid fishermen make the trip to Summit County every year, and consider it a fly fisherman’s paradise.

Several local outfitters offer fly-fishing instruction, equipment, and a variety of trips to meet every level of experience.  These trips are generally done in one of two ways.  “Wade trips” are where you put on a pair of waterproof suspender pants and wade into the shore to cast your line, and “Float trips” are guided tours that allow fishermen access to both shores while fishing from a boat.  Whether you choose to wade or float, the experienced guides at these Summit County outfitters have an intimate knowledge of Colorado fly fishing options in the area.  Many offer group workshops and clinics, complete with all the essential gear to make your Summit County fly fishing experience unforgettable.

If you plan to go fly fishing in Breckenridge, Highside Adventure Tours offers full and half-day trips down the Colorado River, Arkansas River, South Platte River and Blue River, as well as “walk and wade” excursions.  Their guided float excursions make many stops along the way at prime fishing spots, where your guide will angle you in for the perfect cast.  Blue River Anglers in nearby Frisco Colorado offers similar river tours, as well as many local trophy lakes, streams and ponds right outside their front door.

For your next Colorado mountain getaway, come and enjoy the fly fishing experience of a lifetime by visiting the Summit County Colorado!