River & Run

ArkAnglers

  • Registered Outfitter

517 US-24, Buena Vista, CO Directions (opens in new tab)

Full-service fly fishing operation with two shops and experienced guides specializing in the Arkansas River's 102 miles of Gold Medal Water.

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Trips & services

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Guided trips

  • WadeFishing on foot in the water.
  • FloatFishing from a drift boat while a guide rows.
  • Walk-wadeWalking to a stretch, then fishing on foot.
  • Private waterFishing on private ranch or club water.

Where they guide:Arkansas RiverSouth Park

Lessons & classes

  • Casting lessonsCasting instruction.
  • Fly tying classesTying instruction.

At the shop

  • Fishing licensesFishing license sales.
  • RentalsRod and gear rental.

Species

The water they guide

Conditions today on the rivers ArkAnglers guides.

Flow and water temperature from Colorado DWR. Last 30 days shown against the usual range.

From the shop

Videos from their YouTube channel

ArkAnglers Arkansas River Fishing Report from Bighorn Sheep Canyon - Flows are Up, Temps are Cool (opens on YouTube)
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Rivers nearby:Arkansas River ~23 miBlue River ~55 miSouth Platte River ~55 mi

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