10 miles and 7 Class III rapids through a national monument. The most popular trip on the Arkansas.
Full-Day Guided Fly Fishing Near Salida, Colorado
From $675
Trip Type
Fly Fishing
Activity Level
Easy
River Section
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Overview
Our full-day guided fly fishing trip is a 6 to 8 hour float covering 10 to 15 miles of the Arkansas River's Gold Medal water. It costs $675 for 1 angler or $750 for 2, leaves at 8:00 am and runs April 15 to September 30 (closed during high water).
Your guide meets you at check-in to make sure you have the flies, leaders, sunscreen and hat you need. A full day on the water gives you the best shot at quality fish through the whole feeding cycle, using dry flies, nymphing and dry-dropper rigs.
Lunch is served on the water, so you can eat riverside and relax as the day drifts by.
Who it's for
Anglers who want the most time on the water and the best chance at quality fish.
Highlights
- 10–15 miles of Gold Medal water
- Lunch on the water included
- 1 angler $675, 2 anglers $750
6–8 hours
Duration
10–15 miles
Distance
N/A
Rapids Class
Trip Highlights
What's Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what's included on this trip.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Highlights - Included).
- One short line per item.
What to Expect
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what guests can expect to see and do.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Highlights - What to Expect).
- One short line per item.
Your day, step by step
1Meet your guide
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Meet your guide
Check in at our outpost at 7330 US-50 in Salida. Your guide makes sure you have the flies, leaders, sunscreen and hat you need for a long day.
- Departs at 8:00 am
- 1 or 2 anglers per boat
2Morning on Gold Medal water
2
Morning on Gold Medal water
Float the Arkansas River's Gold Medal water while your guide rows and puts you on fish through the morning feeding cycle.
- Dry flies, nymphing and dry-dropper rigs
- 10 to 15 miles of river over the day
3Lunch on the water and the afternoon float
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Lunch on the water and the afternoon float
Lunch is served on the water, so you can eat riverside and relax before an afternoon of fishing. You're back off the water in the late afternoon.
- Lunch included
- About 6 to 8 hours in total
What's Included
Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of everything included in the price.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Included).
- One short line per item.
Not Included
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of things that are not included.
- Fill it in in the CMS (Not Included).
- One short line per item.
What to Bring
- CONTENT NEEDED: This is a list of what guests should bring.
- Fill it in in the CMS (What to Bring).
- One short line per item.
Water levels & Season
Season
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April 15, 2027
– September 30, 2027
Departures
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8:00 am
CONTENT NEEDED: This is a note about water levels on this stretch and the best time of the season to go. Fill it in in the CMS (Water Levels and Season).
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