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Denver, Colorado
Denver Fishing Guides
4 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Denver and the South Platte, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices, plus live river flows. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Denver fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your guide service, Denver
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Ascent Fly Fishing
Denver
The Blue Quill Angler
Evergreen
Front Range Anglers
5350 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303
Targets: Brown trout, Greenback cutthroat trout
Golden Fly Shop
710 Golden Ridge Rd #126, Golden, CO 80401
Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Carp
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Today on the water
River conditions in Denver right now
River flowLive
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USGS South Platte below Brush Creek (Deckers)
Wind nowLive
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National Weather Service
Air pressureLive
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National Weather Service
SunriseLive
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Sunset after load
MoonLive
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Phase
Live from USGS South Platte below Brush Creek (Deckers), USGS Clear Creek at Golden, the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Denver.
Flows, seasons and what is biting: Denver fishing report.
Prices
What a guided fishing trip costs in Denver
Calculated from the prices guides publish (private trips, not per person), checked October 2026. Most guided trips are priced for one or two anglers; tips, flies or bait and lunch can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $395 | $315 – $500 | 3 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $495 | $395 – $600 | 3 |
Compare towns: fishing charter prices across the US.
Seasons
What is biting in Denver, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | ||||||||||||
| Brown trout | ||||||||||||
| Carp |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: flyfisherman.com, goldenflyshop.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Denver: local notes
Source: flyfisherman.com
Source: flyfisherman.com
Source: flyfisherman.com
Source: goldenflyshop.com
Source: bluequillangler.com
Questions
Denver fishing guide questions
How many fishing guides are in Denver?
We list 4 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Denver?
Among 3 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $395 (from $315 to $500), and the median full day is $495. Guided trips are usually priced for one or two anglers.
What fish can you catch in Denver?
The species Denver captains list most often are Brown trout, Greenback cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout and Carp. In October, the season calendar above shows Rainbow trout, Brown trout in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Colorado?
Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Colorado fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $44.87 and a nonresident annual license $124.01. Colorado fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
More in Colorado: Basalt.
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