Guided Fishing Rates & Booking Information

Whether you’re hunting for trophy trout at Antero/Williams Fork or wading the technical currents of the Eagle River, our trips are all-inclusive and tailored to your skill level. Select your destination below to view pricing and availability.

Eagle River: Vail Valley Fly Fishing

Focus: Technical Rivers, Dry Fly, Nymphing, Wading

Full Day ¾ Day ½ Day

1 ANGLER $550 1 ANGLER $475 1 ANGLER $375

2 ANGLERS $550 2 ANGLERS $600 2 ANGLERS $475

3 ANGLERS $650 3 ANGLERS $700 3 ANGLERS $600

4 ANGLERS $800 4 ANGLERS $850 4 ANGLERS $725

What’s Unique: A classic freestone river experience. We guide the most productive stretches of the Eagle for high-energy rainbows and browns.

Antero Reservoir: Trophy Trout Trips

Focus: Stillwater, Large Fish, Boat or Shore

Full Day ¾ Day ½ Day

$700-Boat $625-Boat $550-Boat

  • All Boat Trip Pricing is for 1-2 Anglers

  • What’s Unique: Known for its "football-sized" trout. Our Antero trips focus on finding high-protein fish in the best weed lines and channels.

Williams Fork Reservoir: Multi-Species Adventure

Focus: Scenery, Trout & Kokanee Salmon

Full Day ¾ Day ½ Day

$700-Boat $625-Boat $550-Boat

  • All Boat Trip Pricing is for 1-2 Anglers

  • What’s Unique: Perfect for those looking for variety. We target both hard-fighting trout and seasonal Kokanee salmon in a peaceful, scenic setting.

    Private Casting & Rigging lessons

    Perfect for beginners looking to start their journey or experienced anglers wanting to sharpen their technical skills

    2 Hour Lesson Course

    1 Angler $150

    2 Anglers $300

    3 Anglers $450

    4 Anglers $600

    *Please Inquire about special pricing for larger group lessons.

    **Lessons are designed to hone in on specific skills.

    What’s Included in Your Adventure

    We provide the gear so you can focus on the fishing. Every Desert River Anglers trip includes:

    • Expert Instruction: 20 years of local guiding expertise.

    • Premium Gear: Use of high-quality rods, reels, and waders.

    • Tackle: All flies, leaders, and tippet required for the day.

    • Refreshments: Cold water and snacks (Full-day trips include a riverside lunch).

    What to Bring: Valid Colorado Fishing License, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.

    **Reminder: Lunch is not included on 4 & 6 hour trips. Guests are encouraged to bring a snack or lunch along & we will accommodate.

    Cancellation & Refund policy

    Desert River Anglers requires a $150 non-refundable deposit per guide for all trips unless otherwise specified at the time of your booking.

    Unless otherwise specified at the time of your booking, Desert River Anglers practices a 14 day cancelation policy.

    Should you or your group need to cancel within 14 days of your dated trip departure, a $150 fee will be charged per guide.

    Should you or your group need to cancel your trip, a refund will be given minus $150 deposit with a minimum 14 day notice of your dated trip departure.

    If your trip is cancelled by your guide due to inclement weather or water conditions, the total trip cost plus deposit will be refunded ONLY, if your trip cannot be rescheduled in a timely manner.

    Trips which are paid in full and have departed are 100% non-refundable.