Colorado River Float

 Mountain Angler is permitted to float over 50 miles of the “Upper Colorado River” from Pumphouse to Dotsero. This section of Gold Metal water is where we do the majority of our river float trips. A typical float trip will cover 4-8 miles of pristine river, allowing plenty of time to fish prime runs along the way.

Mountain Angler has exclusive put-in and take-out rights at the Yellow Dog Ranch, located 5 miles downstream of State Bridge and 5 miles upstream of Catamount Recreation Area. This allows our clients to avoid the crowds seen in some of the other stretches and on many days. This section of water is  amongst the finest float fishing in Colorado!

This trip is best suited for intermediate to advanced anglers. While we generally recommend our wade trips for first time anglers (for the best learning experience and chance to catch fish), we are happy to take first timers on river float trips as well.

Trip Details – Colorado River Float

PRIVATE TRIP – All trips are private – you will not be added to another group.

TRIP TIME – We only offer this as a full day trip. From Breckenridge, trip is approximately 9 hours door to door. Fishing time is approximately 6 hours.

MEETING TIME, LOCATION & LOGISTICS

Meeting time and location for river float trips are TBD year round and vary based on factors including the stretch of river we plan to fish, time of year, and fishing/river conditions. Many times, you will meet your guide somewhere on the way to or at the river. Your guide will call you the night before your trip between 5 PM & 7 PM to finalize these details. If you need logistic information sooner than this, please call the shop to let us know and we will ask your guide to get in touch with more advance notice so that you can plan ahead.

TRAVEL TIME – 60 – 90 minutes each way from Breckenridge

NUMBER OF BOATS – 1-2 Angler = 1 Boat | 3-4 Anglers = 2 Boats | 5-6 Anglers = 3 Boats

MINIMUM AGE – 11-12 years old – See FAQs for more

LOGISTICS – Your guide will call you the night before your trip between 5 PM & 7 PM to finalize your meeting time and location.

TRANSPORTATION: We do not provide transportation. You will meet your guide(s) and follow them to the fishing location(s)

EQUIPMENT –  Rods, reels, waders, boots, terminal tackle and flies are included for all anglers. We recommend you wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants (not jeans), a brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses and bring a warm layer and a rain coat. Mountain Angler has everything you might need for purchase at The Shop.

FOOD & DRINK – Your guide will have water for all anglers. Other food & drink are not provided. Your guide will have a cooler for you to put anything you would like to bring on your trip.

ADDITIONAL COSTS – Additional costs for each guide trip are (1) Colorado Fishing Licenses (see below) (2) Gratuity (see below)

FISHING LICENSES – All anglers 16 years or older are required to purchase a Colorado Fishing License prior to trip departure. It is recommended all anglers purchase their fishing licenses the DAY BEFORE the trip date to help get you out the door faster on the day of the trip. A PHOTO ID and knowledge of your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER are required. Fishing licenses can be purchased at The Shop OR Online Here

GRATUITY – Mountain Angler is proud to have the best/most experienced guide staff in the region. Gratuity is never expected, but always appreciated. If you feel your guide has done a good job, a common gratuity starts at 20% of the guide fee.

CATCH & RELEASE – Mountain Angler has a strict catch and release policy. Trout are our business partners and without this policy the quality of fishing would be significantly diminished.

CANCELLATION POLICY – For PUBLIC water wade trips, your deposit is fully refundable up to 3 days prior to your trip. For FLOAT trips & PRIVATE water wade trips, your deposit is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the trip meeting time. For LARGE GROUP (10+ anglers) trips your deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days prior to your trip. Within these time periods, your deposit is not refundable