FAQ

Your day starts at our Fly Fish Estes Park shop in downtown Estes Park, located at 363 E Elkhorn Ave, Suite 305. We have free parking, so getting started is easy before we head out for the day. Most trips generally begin ...

Absolutely. Fly Fish Estes Park tailors every trip to the skill level and goals of each angler. Beginners are welcome on all guided trips. The 2-hour and 4-hour trips are especially well suited for first-timers. For structured instruction, FFEP also offers standalone ...

The Estes Park area offers exceptional variety. Fly Fish Estes Park guides fish all the following: Big Thompson Tailwater Big Thompson Canyon - most consistently productive, especially below Lake Estes Fall River and St. Vrain River Rocky Mountain National Park - Moraine ...

Several factors set Fly Fish Estes Park apart: 40+ years of combined local experience guiding in Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming Always private trips and groups are never combined with other parties All gear included at no up-charge: waders, boots, rods, reels, ...

Fly Fish Estes Park publishes a regularly updated Fishing Report on their website covering river conditions, fly patterns, and location-specific tactics. Current conditions show good fishing with low, clear flows and tailwater stretches below Lake Estes are most reliable. Top fly patterns ...

All trips begin at Fly Fish Estes Park, the guide service's downtown shop at 363 E Elkhorn Ave – Suite 305, Estes Park, CO 80517. Guests then follow their guide in their own vehicle to the chosen fishing location. We are the ...

NO, everything is provided, but if you have your own gear more than welcome to bring it along. Fly Fish Estes Park includes all fishing gear in the cost of every trip at no extra charge: Fly rod and reel Waders and ...

Yes, Fly Fish Estes Park actively welcomes families and has programs designed specifically for young anglers. The minimum age for guided trips is 7 years old (with one guide and up to 4 guests). For groups with children under 7, a two-guide ...

Estes Park offers year-round fishing, with each season offering distinct advantages: Spring (April–May): Blue-Winged Olive hatches building; improving flows and RMNP access Summer: Peak season backcountry opens, alpine lakes accessible, prolific hatches Fall: Spectacular scenery, Brown Trout feeding actively before winter Winter/December: ...

Yes, all guests aged 16 and older are required to hold a valid Colorado fishing license, even on a guided trip inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Licenses are not included in the trip price and must be purchased separately before your trip. ...