Arkansas River with departure at Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop
Our most popular option
Action-packed day w/ lunch included
Are you interested in learning the art of fly fishing?
We have partnered with Royal Gorge Anglers, the oldest fly fishing guide service on the Arkansas River and endorsed by Orvis, allowing you to fish the longest Gold Medal River in North America. No prior fly fishing experience necessary!
Their expert guides will take you to key locations along the 102-mile gold medal section, providing Colorado fly fishing lessons and opportunities to improve your skills while catching plenty of fish.
If you’re ready to cast out into some of Colorado’s best fishing holes, your guide will help you improve your casting technique, show you how to read the water and help you reel in some fish.
If you’re feeling less than confident in your fly fishing abilities, these beginner fly fishing guided tourss are a fantastic way to sharpen your skills in the river. You do not need any prior experience fly fishing to have a successful day on the river with this trip.
Great for families to learn together, friend groups that want to try something new, or solo anglers who want undivided attention from experts, our guided tours will give you the skills and knowledge to tackle the river with confidence. This is also a great trip for individuals who want to avoid navigating tough river terrain while still reaching great fishing holes.
Location: Arkansas River with departure at Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 12+
Trip Length: Half-Day: 3-4 Hours, based on water levelsFull-Day: 6-8 Hours, based on water levels
Adventure Level: Only Walk and wade, no rafting necessary
Are you interested in learning the art of fly fishing?
We have partnered with Royal Gorge Anglers, the oldest fly fishing guide service on the Arkansas River and endorsed by Orvis, allowing you to fish the longest Gold Medal River in North America. No prior fly fishing experience necessary!
Their expert guides will take you to key locations along the 102-mile gold medal section, providing Colorado fly fishing lessons and opportunities to improve your skills while catching plenty of fish.
If you’re ready to cast out into some of Colorado’s best fishing holes, your guide will help you improve your casting technique, show you how to read the water and help you reel in some fish.
If you’re feeling less than confident in your fly fishing abilities, these beginner fly fishing guided tourss are a fantastic way to sharpen your skills in the river. You do not need any prior experience fly fishing to have a successful day on the river with this trip.
Great for families to learn together, friend groups that want to try something new, or solo anglers who want undivided attention from experts, our guided tours will give you the skills and knowledge to tackle the river with confidence. This is also a great trip for individuals who want to avoid navigating tough river terrain while still reaching great fishing holes.
Location: Arkansas River with departure at Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 12+
Trip Length: Half-Day: 3-4 Hours, based on water levelsFull-Day: 6-8 Hours, based on water levels
Adventure Level: Only Walk and wade, no rafting necessary
Arkansas River with departure at Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop
Arkansas River with departure at Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop
Our most popular option
Action-packed day w/ lunch included
Experience some of the best spots within the 102 miles of gold medal waters with your guide.
The goal for this tour is to instruct and leave you with an improved skill set for Colorado fly fishing while getting you hooked up on some trout during the process.
Depending on the day we may be fishing dry flies, nymphs or streamers. If you do not have prior experience, we will teach you on the fly!
You will start your fly fishing adventure at our partner’s outpost, the Royal Gorge Anglers Fly Shop. There, they will check you in and ensure that you are equipped with everything you need to have a great time on the water. If you don’t have your own gear, they have top-of-the-line gear available for rent, from waders to rods to everything in between.
After you are all geared up and ready to cast out, your guides will shuttle you to some of the best walk and wade fishing grounds on the Arkansas River. The exact locations may vary based on water level and fish activity. With over 102 miles of Gold Medal Water on the Arkansas River, there are endless opportunities for finding some hop spots.
Once you reach the fishing hole, you may have a short walk to the river’s edge for some instruction. Before you cast out, your guide and instructor will walk you through best practices, gear terminology, and effective casting techniques so you enter the water feeling confident in your abilities. As you get a feel for the water, your instructor will point out what to look for, where to aim, and how to create natural movement with your flies.
Once you get the hang of the movements, you can sink into the tranquil natural surroundings with no outside distractions to pull you from the experience.
On average, you will fly fish at 2-4 different fishing holes depending on the water activity.
If you plan a full-day trip, your excursion will include a delicious, guide-made riverside picnic to enjoy halfway through the trip.
Along the way, they can also help you hook some big fish for the classic fishing trip photo!
Colorado Beginner Fly Fishing Tours
Fly fishing is an art, a sport, and a way of life all rolled into one. If you have been dreaming of picking up a fly rod, we highly recommend taking a beginner fly fishing tour first. The knowledge you gain on these trips will give you a critical foundation of understanding and power all your future fly fishing trips. Beginner guided tours can be the difference between angling several fish or heading home empty-handed!
These beginner fly fishing guided tours will teach you:
Depending on the day we may be fishing dry flies, nymphs or streamers. If you do not have prior experience, we will teach you on the fly.
Whether you’re starting with a blank slate or want to work with a pro to finetune your fly fishing game, these guided tours will give you direct access to fantastic instruction and tailored lessons.
No! This is the best tour option for novice anglers looking to improve their skill and land some fish.
Yes, you do and you can obtain one at Colorado Parks & Wildlife!
Transportation to and from the river, PFD/life jacket and lunch on full-day tours. Fishing gear is available for rent.
We recommend bringing your own flies. That said, your guide will be stocked with all flies and tackle needed for the day (as a backup). If you lose a lot of your guides’ flies, it is customary to reimburse them.
Yes, we do need to access waters along the river so please be prepared for some short-distance hiking.
No! This is the best tour option for novice anglers looking to improve their skill and land some fish.
Yes, you do and you can obtain one at Colorado Parks & Wildlife!
Transportation to and from the river, PFD/life jacket and lunch on full-day tours. Fishing gear is available for rent.
We recommend bringing your own flies. That said, your guide will be stocked with all flies and tackle needed for the day (as a backup). If you lose a lot of your guides’ flies, it is customary to reimburse them.
Yes, we do need to access waters along the river so please be prepared for some short-distance hiking.
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If you'd prefer, email us at info@arkansasrivertours.com or call 1.800.321.4352.
Since our inception in 1973, Arkansas River Tours has been committed to providing the safest, highest-quality river trips available.
Phone: 1.719.942.4362
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