Best Fishing Guides in Colorado
These are the most established fishing guides in Colorado on the Colorado River, Gunnison River, South Platte River, ranked by profile completeness on Outguided.
Conejos River Anglers
Antonito, Colorado
Based in Antonito, Colorado, Conejos River Anglers is a fishing guide service with access to some of Colorado's best water, including the Adams Creek, Archuleta Creek, and Cascade Creek.
Columbine Flyfishers
Colorado Springs, Colorado
A Colorado guide service, Columbine Flyfishers is based in Colorado Springs. They offer trips on the 11 Mile Reservoir, Boxwood Gulch, Lazy River Ranch, and Long Meadow.
Solitary Angler Guide Service
El Prado, Colorado
Based in El Prado, Colorado, Solitary Angler Guide Service is a fishing guide service with access to some of Colorado's best water, including the Cimarron River, Conejos River, and Culebra Creek.
Angler’s All
Littleton, Colorado
A Colorado guide service, Angler’s All is based in Littleton. Waters include the Antero Reservoir, Bear Creek, Boxwood Gulch, and Clear Creek.
The Blue Quill Angler
Evergreen, Colorado
The Blue Quill Angler operates as a guide service out of Evergreen, Colorado. Waters include the Arkansas River, Blue River, Boxwood Gulch, and Clear Creek.
Trout’s Fly Fishing
Denver, Colorado
A Colorado guide service, Trout’s Fly Fishing is based in Denver. Anglers can fish the Arkansas River, Badger Basin, Bear Creek, and Blue River.
Buffalo Creek Ranch
Rand, Colorado
Buffalo Creek Ranch is a fly fishing lodge in Rand, Colorado. Fish the North Platte River, North Fork, Roaring Fork. Species include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.
Bucking Rainbow Outfitters
Steamboat Spgs, Colorado
Bucking Rainbow Outfitters is a fishing outfitter based in Steamboat Spgs, Colorado. Anglers can fish the Colorado River, Little Snake Ranch, North Park Ranch, and North Platte River.
Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa
Tabernash, Colorado
Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is a fly fishing lodge in Tabernash, Colorado. Fish the Ranch Creek, Fraser River, Williams Fork River. Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, cuttbow. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Meals Included available.
Breckenridge Outfitters
Breckenridge, Colorado
A Colorado outfitter, Breckenridge Outfitters is based in Breckenridge. Waters include the Antero Reservoir, Arkansas River, Blue River, and Colorado River.
Steamboat Flyfisher
Steamboat Spgs, Colorado
The Beaver Valley Ranch is prime fishing water, and Steamboat Flyfisher knows it well — they've been guiding trips from Steamboat Spgs on this stretch.
Duranglers
Durango, Colorado
Run by Tom Knopick, Duranglers is a fishing guide service out of Durango, Colorado. They offer trips on the Animas River, Dolores River, Gunnison River, and Local Creeks.
Mountain River Lodge
Lake George, Colorado
Mountain River Lodge is a fly fishing lodge in Lake George, Colorado. Fish the South Platte River (Dream Stream), Eleven Mile Reservoir, Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Species include cutthroat trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, northern pike. Lodging, Guided Fishing, Equipment Rental available.
Sunrise Anglers
Littleton, Colorado
Based in Littleton, Colorado, Sunrise Anglers is a fishing guide service with access to some of Colorado's best water, including the Big Thompson River, Blue River, and Clear Creek.
The Flyfisher Guide Service
Denver, Colorado
A Colorado guide service, The Flyfisher Guide Service is based in Denver. Guided trips run on the Bartles Lochs, Blue Heron Farm, Boulder River Ranch, and Boxwood Gulch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top fishing guides in Colorado?+
Outguided ranks guides by profile completeness. The guides listed here have the most detailed profiles — including species, rivers, services, and contact information.
What rivers do Colorado fishing guides operate on?+
Top rivers include the Colorado River, Gunnison River, South Platte River, Arkansas River, Private Waters. The Colorado River has the most guides with 29 listed.
What species can I target in Colorado?+
Colorado guides target rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, trout, kokanee salmon, and more.
How does Outguided determine "best" fishing guides?+
Guides are ranked by profile completeness — those with websites, contact info, detailed species and river data appear first. This is not an editorial ranking or paid placement.