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Fly Fishing Buena Vista – An Angler’s Guide

Welcome to Buena Vista, Colorado, the ultimate angler’s paradise in the Rocky Mountains. Buena Vista, CO, has about 102 miles of Gold Medal fly fishing in the Arkansas River – the longest stretch in CO. What does gold medal mean, you ask? It’s not just an arbitrary title! “Gold Medal” bodies of water must consistently support a minimum trout stock of 60 lbs per acre and a minimum size of 14″. The Arkansas River holds 170 lbs per acre! Anglers

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Top 5 Float Trips In Colorado

If you’re looking for world-class float trips, you’ve come to the right spot. Be it a couple of hours on the water or a few days in the canyon, Arkansas River Tours offers a host of river trips for all tastes and desires. Here are five of the most unique float trips in Colorado out there. Pick your poison, or paradise rather, and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

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Top 4 Colorado Springs Fly Fishing Trips

Planning a Colorado Springs fly fishing trip? We can show you the side of Colorado that few anglers get to experience. Imagine no crowds, beautiful sunsets, wildlife, and exceptional gold medal waters with lots of hungry trout. A fly fisherman’s dream! Arkansas River Tours has a variety of guided fly fishing trips near Colorado Springs. Whether it is your first-time fly fishing, or you’ve been doing it for decades, there’s a trip for you at Arkansas River Tours.

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Top 5 Fly Fishing Destinations in the U.S.

Solitude, serenity, and walking through fish-filled waters — this is what fly-fishing dreams are made of. With stunning views and enough fish for both you and your friends, these five destinations in the U.S. are worth booking your tickets for a week of guided or self-guided fishing bliss.

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This is the Life: Late Summer is the Best Time for Fly Fishing

It’s hard to believe the end of summer is approaching already, but there’s still time to plan the perfect Arkansas River fishing trip before fall. In fact, here at Arkansas River Tours, late summer is one of our favorite times for river trips. So, don’t pack away your fishing gear just yet—here are three reasons to plan one last trip while summer lingers.

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Teach Kids to Fly Fish Two Ways in One Trip: Wade and Float

The fishing season is upon us and we’re excited to get out on the water. What’s even more exciting is introducing the next generation of fishermen and fisherwomen to the joys of casting flies in Colorado’s best fisheries.  Teach kids to fly fish on The Arkansas River in Colorado with a wade and float fishing trip. 

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The Best Fly Fishing In Colorado with Arkansas River Tours

The thrill of a day on whitewater is only rivaled by the experience of fly fishing its rich depths. That’s why we offer two types of trips: rafting and fishing. Together, they’re the best way to experience a river, and we couldn’t be more excited to offer both types of trips along the Arkansas. The Arkansas River provides some of the best fly fishing in Colorado.

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We are open for float fishing!

We are open for the 2015 Float Fishing season!   Hungry fish are cooperating to make this a great start to the season.  Flows are conducive for a great fry emergence and the water is clear.   We are focusing on baetis hatches and caddis are not far behind having started hatching in Canon City.  Of course, streamers from the boat are still my favorite way to go!

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The Arkansas River Fishery Receives Gold Medal Status

The Arkansas River fishery has received Gold Medal status for the 102 mile stretch from the Lake Fork confluence to Parkdale. In order to receive the listing, a body of water must consistently support a minimum trout standing stock of 60 pounds per acre, and consistently support an average of at least 12 quality trout (larger than 14 inches) per acre. The upper Arkansas has met the criteria for several years now, joining other famous Colorado trout fisheries such as

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