Abell River Ranch
Three miles of private South Platte River on a historic 1,500-acre ranch.
Explore Abell
Colorado Private Water
More Water. Fewer People.
Spend a full day on carefully managed private fisheries with an experienced Blue Quill Angler guide—more room, exceptional settings and no public-water crowds.
Escape the Crowds
Your Water for the Day.
Blue Quill Angler has access to several exceptional private-water properties, from restored South Platte ranch water to high-country stillwaters and a unique three-fishery experience near Kremmling.
Private-water trips are full-day guided experiences. Properties are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and many popular dates fill well in advance, so early reservations are recommended.
Exclusive AccessLimited-access water with significantly less angling pressure.
Full-Day TripsPrivate water is offered as a full-day guided experience.
Equipment IncludedAny needed fishing equipment is included.
Streamside LunchA streamside lunch is included on full-day trips.
How Pricing Works
Guide Fee + Property Rod Fee.
Your full-day guide fee covers the guided experience. Each property charges a separate rod fee based on the property and number of anglers.
1 Angler
Full-Day Guide Fee$600
PlusProperty rod fee
2 Anglers
Full-Day Guide Fee$700
PlusProperty rod fees
3 Anglers
Full-Day Guide Fee$850
PlusProperty rod fees
Rod-fee policy: Property rod fees are additional to the guide fee and are non-refundable once booked. A 3% credit-card fee is added to base rod-fee charges. Some properties also require a minimum number of anglers.
Choose Your Water
Five Distinct Private-Water Experiences.
Each property has its own character, water type and group requirements.
Rawhide Ranch
Restored North Fork South Platte water near Bailey with four separate beats.
Explore Rawhide
Triple Trouble
Colorado River, Troublesome Creek and a productive private pond in one day.
Explore Triple TroubleSouth Platte River
Abell River Ranch
Historic 1,500-acre ranch · 3 miles of riverAbell River Ranch is a five-generation historic homestead and one of the largest contiguous privately owned stretches of the South Platte. Three miles of river are divided into three one-mile beats, creating a remarkably varied fishery.
Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout—and seasonal kokanee—occupy water suited to dry flies, dry-dropper rigs, nymphing and streamer fishing.
Rod Fee$275 per angler
Minimum2 anglers
Water3 miles of South Platte
StyleDry, nymph & streamer
North Fork South Platte · Bailey
Rawhide Ranch
400 acres · 2 miles of restored riverRawhide is one of the premier private-water experiences on the North Fork. The property underwent an extensive river and habitat restoration and now offers a highly managed fishery for large rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.
Four separate beats provide excellent fishing along with parking, restroom facilities and outdoor dining areas. Access is limited and popular dates often book well in advance.
Current Rod Fee$300/angler through Nov. 14, 2026
Upper / Lower 1 / Lower 22-angler minimum
Middle Beat4-angler minimum
Water4 separate beats
Seasonal pricing changes during the year. Contact us for dates after November 14, 2026 or future-season pricing.
North Fork South Platte · Shawnee
Shawnee Meadows Ranch
1 mile of river · 2 bookable beatsShawnee Meadows offers a mile of fly-fishing-only water on the North Fork. The restored channel and riparian corridor create varied habitat that works well for anglers across a wide range of skill levels.
Large rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout inhabit the property, and each beat has parking, restroom facilities and an outdoor dining area.
Current Rod Fee$300/angler through Nov. 14, 2026
Upper Beat3-angler minimum
Lower Beat2-angler minimum
Water2 separate beats
Seasonal pricing changes during the year. Contact us for dates after November 14, 2026 or future-season pricing.
South Park · High-Country Stillwater
Bartle Lakes
10,500+ feet · approximately 90 minutes from DenverBartle Lakes offers a very different private-water experience: scenic high-country stillwater surrounded by Pike National Forest near the Continental Divide. Trophy trout cruise clear mountain lakes in a setting that feels far removed from the Front Range.
Anglers can fish from shore or make use of one of the property's drift boats.
Rod Fee$100 per angler
MinimumNo minimum
ElevationOver 10,500 feet
FishingHigh-country stillwater
Near Kremmling, Colorado
Triple Trouble
Three fisheries · one rod fee · exclusive accessTriple Trouble gives your group same-day private access to Troublesome Creek, a private section of the Colorado River and the Feedlot Pond.
Move between pocket water, larger river fishing and productive stillwater as conditions and your interests change throughout the day.
Rod Fee$125 per angler
MinimumNo minimum
Access3 fisheries in one day
Best FitSmaller groups
Included With Your Guide Trip
We Handle the Details.
Fishing EquipmentAny needed fishing equipment is included with your guided trip.
Flies & TackleYour guide supplies the flies, leaders, tippet and terminal tackle needed for the day.
Streamside LunchA streamside lunch is included on all full-day guided trips.
License & GratuityA Colorado fishing license and guide gratuity are not included in the trip price.
Reserve Early
Find the Right Private Water for Your Day.
Tell us your preferred date, number of anglers and what kind of fishing experience you are looking for. Our guide coordinators can help choose the property that best fits your group and current conditions.