Colorado · Fly Fishing
Colorado fly fishing on 5.4 miles of private water.
Wild brown, brook and cutthroat trout on East Beaver Creek. Guided full-day trips, $525 for up to two anglers, mid-May through October.
- 5.4 mi
- Private water
- Wild
- Browns + brookies
- $525
- Up to two anglers
- Mid-May
- Through October
East Beaver Creek runs through the ranch: 5.4 private miles from the upper beaver complex down to the lower confluence. Three to six feet wide in the runs. Up to 3.5 feet deep. The only meaningful water for six miles in any direction.
The water holds wild brown trout (the dominant species, 6 to 12 inches with the occasional larger), brook trout in the upper reaches above the cattleguard, and cutthroat in the highest beaver complex above the irrigation diversion. The browns and brookies reproduce on their own. Rainbow, cutthroat and salmon also come down from CPW-stocked Rosemont Reservoir when its dam spills; the ranch doesn’t stock the creek itself.
The fishing is small-water technical: long leaders, careful approach, and a presentation that lands like a hatch. Trout that see real pressure don’t take sloppy casts. A patient guide can put a first-time angler on fish inside an hour — experienced anglers will find the casting and the read of the water both rewarding.
When to come
Hatch chart, month by month.
Refreshed by our guides each spring against the prior season’s notebook. Conditions vary year to year — we’ll text current-week notes a day or two before your trip.
| Month | What’s hatching | Note |
|---|---|---|
| May | Early caddis, BWOs on overcast days | Water rising; nymph the deeper runs. |
| June | Caddis peak, Yellow Sallies, PMDs | Best dry-fly fishing of the year. |
| July | Terrestrials — hoppers, ants, beetles | Sight-fish from the bank. Long leaders. |
| August | Trico spinners early, hopper-dropper | Low water. Stalk slowly. |
| September | BWOs return on cool mornings | Browns get aggressive pre-spawn. |
| October | Blue-winged olives, late hoppers | Streamers on overcast afternoons. |
What’s included
- →One guide for up to two anglers
- →Rods, reels, waders, and flies if you don't bring your own
- →Monthly hatch chart and current-conditions briefing
- →Access to all 5.4 miles of private water
What’s not
- ·Colorado fishing license (required; see CPW for current prices)
- ·Tips for guides
Colorado fishing licenses are available online at cpw.state.co.us. Pick one up before you arrive.
Frequently asked.
What kind of fish are in East Beaver Creek?
Brown trout dominate the lower meadow stretch — most fish 6–12 inches with the occasional larger. Brook trout in the upper reaches above the cattleguard, and cutthroat in the highest beaver complex above the irrigation diversion. The browns and brookies are wild and reproducing. Rainbow, cutthroat and salmon also come down from CPW-stocked Rosemont Reservoir when its dam spills; the ranch doesn't stock the creek itself.
Is it catch and release?
Catch-and-release isn't a ranch rule. Colorado fishing regulations apply, and you need a valid Colorado fishing license.
When is the best time to fish?
Mid-June through late July is the strongest dry-fly window — caddis, Yellow Sallies, and PMDs all going. Late August and September fish smaller hatches and bigger streamers for pre-spawn browns. The shoulder months (May, October) fish hard but the rewards are bigger fish.
Do I need to be an experienced fly angler?
No. We run trips for first-timers regularly — a day on a small forgiving creek with a patient guide is one of the best places to learn. Experienced anglers will find the small-water technical fishing rewarding; the trout here see real pressure and won't take a sloppy presentation.
Can I bring kids?
Yes. Age 8 and up for guided trips. Younger kids do well with a parent and a guide on the lower meadow where the casting is open and the fish are forgiving. We have small-handed rods.
Can I combine fishing with a hunt?
Yes. Our streams often give hunters an hour or two of fly fishing during a hunt week. Mention it on the inquiry.
Plan a East Beaver Creek day
Three rods on the water at a time.
We cap simultaneous anglers at three pairs of rods so nobody crowds anyone’s water. Most guided trips book 2–4 weeks out; June and September fill faster than the shoulders.
