Half Day Wade Trips

$
165-
$
275
/ Angler
Capacity:
1 - 3 anglers
Days:
Daily
Duration:
4 hours
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Half day wade trips are a great introduction to the sport of fly fishing. You can focus on a single area and really hone your skills of targeting and landing fish. We are located in Aspen, Colorado and we'll be happy to pick you up in Aspen or Snowmass or we can meet at our shop.  All gear is provided, you can bring as much or as little of your own gear as you like. We fish both the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers depending on conditions. All trips are tailored specifically to the fit your needs and experience level.

 
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What is Included:
Drinks & Snacks
Tackle
Rod & Reel
Rod & Reel if needed
Waders and Boots
Transportation
Rates
Per
Capacity
Dates
Duration
Price
Angler
1 - 1
 anglers		Daily4 hours
$
275
Angler
2 - 2
 anglers		Daily4 hours
$
187
50
Angler
3 - 3
 anglers		Daily4 hours
$
165
Availability
Fishing Waters
Roaring Fork River Fishing Report
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As a tributary of the Colorado, and the Frying Pan and Crystal as its main tributaries, it’s no wonder that large stretches of the Roaring Fork are ranked as Wild Trout and Gold Medal ... morefisheries. Originating high on the western edge of the Continental Divide near Independence Pass, this steep gradient river is aptly named. During its 70 mile run, the river drops over 7,000 feet, generating speed, turbulence and Class I to VI rapids. The Roaring Fork Watershed is vast, draining over 1,450 square miles, an area comparable in size to Rhode Island.

Above Aspen, the upper waters can be waded and are flush with brown and rainbow trout. Located in the White River National Forest public access is plentiful and well marked. The distance between Aspen to Carbondale, a 4200 ft. drop, is a highly regarded section for fly fishers and is also easily accessed off Route 82.

From Aspen to Basalt, the river loses gradient with another 1300 foot drop but picks up volume from surrounding mountain waters. Most of this section is designated as Wild Trout Water indicating that the river can support trout through an entire, natural life cycle. At Basalt the Frying Pan joins the Roaring Fork and the volume of water increases significantly. The 28 mile distance between Basalt and the confluence with the Colorado at Glenwood Springs is the famed Gold Medal run. The Crystal River converges with the Fork near Carbondale and maintains the Gold medal moniker that started at Basalt.

Restrictions apply in the designated waters and vary from section to section and from season to season, so it’s important to obtain current information before casting off. The Upper part of the river is good for wading. Floating is best suited for the lower stretches but requires someone experienced in whitewater navigation.
Outfitter
Aspen Fly Fishing Guide Service
Aspen Fly Fishing has been guiding clients in the Roaring Fork Valley for 20 years. We offer full and half day wade and float trips. Our wade trips are generally on the Frying Pan ... moreor the Roaring Fork between Aspen and Basalt. We float several sections of the Roaring Fork and the Colorado rivers. Our primary focus is on providing the best guided fishing in the valley but we do have a small retail shop located right in the heart of downtown Aspen.
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  • Cancellations made 3 days before will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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