The Blue Quill Difference
The Blue Quill Angler Colorado fly fishing guide service operates out of our fly shop in Evergreen, Colorado – 25 minutes west of Denver. We are a professional guide service offering guided walk/wade and float fly fishing trips to a multitude of public and private water destinations in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado. What sets us apart from other outfitters is the expertise of our guide staff, along with our extensive permits that allow us to guide rivers others can’t.
Guiding is much more than just catching fish. We put you on the best water, with low client-to-guide ratios and cover all aspects of this wonderful sport. Our hope is you will leave our guided fly fishing trips in Colorado with not only memories and pictures, but the knowledge to get out on your own and enjoy fly fishing!
To book a trip or to answer any questions you may have, please call (303)674-4700 Ext 2 and speak with one of our trip coordinators. You may also select the Book Trip Now button below to request more information.
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Trips Offered
WALK/WADE TRIPS
SPECIAL WINTER WALK/WADE TRIP RATES START NOVEMBER 15TH - DETAILS BELOW!
Public Water - Winter
Winter Walk Wade Trips (Public Water)
(November 15 - March 15)
We offer Winter Walk/Wade trips to the best locations in the Denver Front Range. Our access to extensive public and private water options help us to ensure your trip is the best it can be.
Our special rate of $475 is good for either 1 or two anglers - so find a friend and book a trip!
These 4-6 hour trips do not include lunch, Colorado fishing license or Guide Gratuity - but do include all flies and terminal tackle.
Winter Trips - Public (4-6 Hours)
- 1 or 2 Anglers $475
- 3 Anglers $575
Private Water - Winter
Winter Walk Wade Trips (Private Water)
(November 15 - March 15)
Escape the crowds and enjoy a great day on the water on one of our spectacular private ranches. You and your group will have approximately a mile of private water to yourselves for a day of guided fly fishing.
Our special rate of $900 for one or two anglers includes both the guide fee and the private water fee! Additional anglers over two are $350 each.
These 4-6 hour trips do not include lunch, Colorado fishing license or Guide Gratuity - but do include all flies and terminal tackle.
Winter Trips - Private (4-6 Hours)
- $900 for one or two anglers
- Plus $350 per additional angler
Public Water - Spring/Summer
Walk Wade Trips - Spring/Summer
(March 15-November 15)
We offer both full day and half day trips to the best locations in the Denver Front Range. Our access to extensive public and private water options help us to ensure your trip is the best it can be.
Full day trips include a streamside lunch and any equipment that you may need.
Not included is a Colorado fishing license or Guide Gratuity.
Full Day Trips (8 Hours)
- 1 Angler $525
- 2 Anglers $625
- 3 Anglers $725
Half Day Trips (4 Hours)
- 1 Angler $425
- 2 Anglers $525
- 3 Anglers $625
FLOAT TRIPS - Spring/Summer
To book a float trip, give us a call at (303) 674-4700 or you may request a booking online and our guide coordinator will get you set up for the trip of a lifetime.
We are a “Licensed River Outfitter – Issued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife” #552.
All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Overview
The Blue Quill Angler offers float trips on the Upper Colorado River! Our permit allows us to float from Pumphouse to State Bridge, which gives us the opportunity to get you on the section of river that is fishing best.
If you’ve never floated through this section of the Colorado River, you are missing out on some incredible fly fishing–not to mention beautiful scenery!
Most of the fishing action during our float trips will consist of nymphing multiple fly rigs under an indicator or casting streamers on the bank, which is one of the most exciting ways to entice the larger browns in this section of river. Although we fish out of the boat during our float trips, we also get out and wade fish the most productive runs. The fishing is great year-round, but it’s especially good from late March through early November. Our float trips include a streamside lunch and cover all necessary equipment, including flies, leaders, waders.
Not included is a Colorado fishing license or Guide Gratuity.
Full Day Trips (8 Hours)
- 1 Angler $675
- 2 Anglers $725
Pat Dorsey
Head Guide
Pat Dorsey is the head guide and a co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler fly shop in Evergreen, Colorado. He oversees and trains more than 25 guides, setting the standard for integrity and professionalism in the Blue Quill Angler guide operation. Dorsey also, publishes an online stream report that monitors stream flows and conditions for the Blue, Colorado, South Platte (Cheesman, Deckers, Spinney Mountain Ranch, and Eleven Mile Canyon), North Fork of the South Platte, and Williams Fork Rivers.
Pat has literally written the book(s) on fly fishing the Colorado front range. You can check out his books here.
