gold medal fishing
The Arkansas River around Salida is an excellent freestone fishing river with miles of well-marked public access and plenty of brown and rainbow trout for satisfying fly fishing. With so much river available, anglers can choose from a variety of promising spots, keeping up with trout who can be easily spooked if they notice you coming their way. Being Colorado’s newest, longest Gold Medal rated water means you’re almost certain to catch some excellent trophy fish.
Whether you’re a beginner to fly fishing or an old pro, Salida’s own ArkAnglers (who also have a Buena Vista location) can make your visit the fishing trip of a lifetime. They offer fishing trips for every level. From a half- or full-day, fully equipped trip to try out fly fishing, to full-day wade and float fishing trips down the Arkansas or nearby Spinney or Antero Reservoirs. If you’re new to fly fishing or just a little rusty on technique, you can combine your guided fishing trip with some expert instruction. Or, try taking Fly Fishing 101, Euro Nymphing 101, or Rowing Instruction, then tackle some fishing on your own.
The Next Eddy is also ready to make your trip spectacular with short (2 hours) walk-and-wade trips to full-day adventures in nearby private waters. Float fishing trips are also available in full and half-day durations. Rods, reels, waders, and boots are all available to rent in case you don’t have your own along or haven’t decided to invest yet, and their store is chock-full of everything you might need for your fishing trip.
For more full- and half-day guided float fishing trip options, Salida Anglers is ready to accommodate you. Their fly shop has all the rods, gear, and equipment you might want to make your fishing trip a success.
Upriver Fly Fishing in Buena Vista features a full-service fly fishing shop and also offers rental equipment and a really wide variety of guided fishing trips from women-led trips and instruction by the hour to full-day walk, wade and float adventures.
