Fly Fishing Waters in Colorado

The Blue River below Silverthorne is a short tailwater section that runs out of Dillon Reservoir and flows down through the town before meeting the Colorado River. It’s a compact system, heavily influenced by reservoir releases, with cold, clear water and a mix of pocket water, deeper runs, and urban-influenced structure. Despite its size, it can fish surprisingly well when flows stabilize and fish spread out.

The Upper Colorado is an ideal Colorado fly fishing experience as it flows through a broad high-desert valley between Kremmling and State Bridge, then down toward Dotsero where it meets...

The Williams Fork River flows out of the Williams Fork Reservoir west of Parshall and runs through a relatively tight, rugged canyon before joining the Colorado River. It’s a controlled tailwater system, so flows are more consistent than nearby freestones, and the water stays cold and clear for much of the season. The canyon section is the main fishery and feels tucked away compared to the broader valleys of the Colorado—steep walls, limited access, and a river that stays small enough to read easily but complex enough to keep you honest.

The San Juan River, flowing below Navajo Dam in northwestern New Mexico, is one of the most celebrated fly fishing tailwaters in the country—and for good reason. Cold, clear, and meticulously regulated, this stretch of river is defined by consistency

The Roaring Fork River is one of Colorado’s most iconic freestone rivers—fast, clear, and unapologetically wild. Flowing out of the Elk Mountains near Aspen and carving its way down to Glenwood Springs, the Roaring Fork lives up to its name with powerful currents, dramatic canyon stretches, and long riffle-run sequences that reward thoughtful anglers.