Awesome adventure! I have been out with Brett a few times, one of which with my father. Always seem…read moreto be in the action and on great fish with Brett and he knows right where to go and moves in different conditions; seems to be ahead of the daily weather patterns. Everything was taken care of and this made for a smooth day of landing fish and turning around to do it again and again. Really made the day enjoyable for my father, which was most important. Couldn't speak more highly of my time on the water with the South Park Angler crew. Highly recommend; would definitely go again!

From the owner: South Park Anglers is a fly fishing guide service specializing in targeting the stillwaters of…read moresouth Park County from a boat. Our experienced fly fishing guides share their passion, knowledge and understanding of how to successfully catch trophy trout. Our guides are First Aid/CPR Certified. South Park Anglers is bonded and insured. Colorado License #0003315

Located in downtown Buena Vista, Ark Anglers is an all in one fly shop. I came in to the shop after…read moremaking a reservation for one of their guided trips. Our guide Mark was outstanding! He walked us through the gear setup and we left out early. Our first stop was a small lake just north of BV at the base of some of the most beautiful mountains in the state. Mark walked my father in law and I through the eating habits of trout, how to spot feeding spots, and all the techniques of fly fishing. He was very patient, understanding and knowledgable and a pleasure to fish with. After some time on the lake we moved to the river and learned some additional techniques and skills. Although river fishing was much more technically complicated, it was a ton of fun! I learned much more than I anticipated and feel like I caught the fly fishing bug. I would be happy to fish with Mark again in future trips.

Awesome staff/VERY helpful advice, nice shop, great inventory. I recently hit Buena Vista to fish…read morethe Arkansas for the first time ever. I've fished almost every river/stream in the Denver area, but I wanted to extend my range and find some new water. I stopped into ArkAnglers to buy a map and get some local insight. Don spent time going over the map with me and recommending some places to fish and some bugs to try. His advice turned out to be spot-on. I went to the places he pointed out and fished the flies he recommended, and had an awesome, very productive day. Don went WAAAAAY above-and-beyond to help make my "first time on the Arkansas" adventure super. Thanks ArkAnglers and especially Don -- HIGHLY recommended !!!

We love coming to this lake! We've visited in multiple seasons -- with and without trail flooding…read more-- and it's beautiful every single time. Today was especially special with 65-degree sunny weather in February, which felt like a gift. The trails were peaceful, the scenery was gorgeous, and we saw so much wildlife throughout our walk. It's one of those spots that always feels like a reset, no matter the time of year. Whether you're looking for a quiet nature stroll or just want to soak up some Colorado sunshine, this lake never disappoints.

A nice place to go for a walk if you are in the Pinery area…read more It's about a mile around the lake. A good distance with kids. Stroller friendly too. Dog friendly as well. They have picnic tables available.

This is the best fly shop I have ever been in...and I've been to a lot of them over the years…read more Really. Mike, who runs the shop, is awesome, and so are the guides Dave and Ian. They are focused on customer service more than any other fly shop I've visited. My experience was fantastic! While planning a visit to Colorado, I inquired about a guided trip to the "dream stream" via email. Mike responded and we started up an email conversation about what I was hoping to do. I explained that I was visiting a friend who lives in Colorado and that my friend had never fished at all let alone fly fished. He was a total newbie. Mike said that he had several guides who would be perfect for us. It turns out that he was spot on. We booked two half-day trips, back-to-back. I didn't bring any equipment and my friend of course had no equipment, so the shop supplied us with everything we needed from waders to rods and reels. The day before our first day on the river, we stopped by the shop and met Mike and Ian (who would be our guide the following day). Almost immediately, I knew that I had picked the right shop. We got fitted, bought licenses (and a lot of clothing that was on sale), and coordinated the following day's trip. Everybody was super easy going and pleasant. This was a good sign! The following day, we met our guide and followed him to the river (in separate vehicles). Since we had done all of the prep and "paperwork" the previous day, we made good time to the stream. I was stunned when we got there; nobody else was there! With everything I had heard about the "dream stream" being so crowded, I was as happy as I was surprised. Ian (our guide) was super patient. He even helped my friend get his waders on. (My friend had never worn waders.) When we hit the water, he patiently gave both of us some instruction on what to expect and how to fish the river. I hit the stream while Ian taught my friend how to cast and mend, etc. Within 30 minutes of us actually starting fishing, my friend hooked and landed his first fish ever, a small brown trout. Wow! A short time later, I landed one too. We went on to have a fantastic day on the river even though we had to cut the day short due to extremely high winds. The following day, we had another guide, Dave. We met him at the river. He brought all of the equipment with him. The weather was gorgeous and the fishing was hot. We got a decent number of fish on the hook and landed a good percentage of them. We caught browns and rainbows. It was AWESOME! Dave was an outstanding guide! I'll definitely book a trip with South Platte Fly Shop the next time I go to Colorado. I highly, highly recommend checking out the shop and booking a trip with them. The shop and guides with whom we fished are top notch! A personal note: I have fished with guides at least 35 or 40 times in various places and out of various shops and outfitters in several states. I have enough experience with guides that I know a good guide when I fish with him or her. One more note: currently, there is a negative review about an employee. I inquired about it and was told that the employee mentioned in the review is no longer employed by the shop, so don't let that review put you off from this shop.

Friendly service, good advice, nice and clean shop. Very helpful in directions of where to fish…read more Great location.

My wife and I embarked on an 11-day Colorado bucket list vacation to celebrate our 30th…read moreanniversary. We visited all the iconic stops: Boulder, Estes Park, Breckenridge, Vail, Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, and then headed back towards Denver. Wanting to try something different on the way, we decided to go glamping. Little did we know, Black Tree would become our favorite stop along the journey. We were greeted with a warm reception and guided to our luxury tent, which was thoughtfully designed and equipped with detailed instructions on its amenities. The experience only got better when dinner arrived--by far the best food we had during all our stays. The salmon was absolutely delicious, and the other three meals each day did not disappoint, topped off with a surprise cake that was a sweet end to the day. That night, we gathered around the campfire under a sky full of stars, and just as we wished, a breathtaking shooting star streaked across the sky. Luxurious bedding ensured a sound night's sleep, wrapped in comfort and tranquility. This was truly a highlight of our adventure. We even decided to extend our stay, cancelling our last planned stop. A special thanks to Nabil and his exemplary staff--your hospitality made this experience unforgettable. This is what Colorado is all about!

This is such a wonderful shop filled with everything you need to enjoy a day on the water. The…read morestaff is friendly and knowledgeable and more than happy to provide insight and recommendations.

We had a great time, Evan is very knowledgeable taught me my preteen sons a ton and was very…read morepatient. We were getting skunked for a few hours but ended up rallying and catching some fish. The scenery and the education alone were well worth it.

I recently went fishing at DeWeese Reservoir, and man is it beautiful. It's in a secluded spot with…read morebeautiful mountains all around. It's quite a drive, but definitely worth it. I don't think the reservoir is stocked with fish, or at least it doesn't seem like it. Regardless, we managed to catch 3 trout and see a tiger muskie (possibly) skimming along looking for its next meal. We were able to pull right up next to the water, and there were flat spots for our chairs. Someone had made a fire pit in the area, too. The only thing that might deter from the peacefulness of the setting is that there is a firing range close to the mountains, so all their shots echoed off. It wasn't too bad, except for the kids constantly asking what that noise was. In all, I wouldn't mind coming back.

This is one of my favorite private waters for fly fishing! The river is full of HOGS...if you fly…read morefish you understand. The facilities are fantastic. They have a club house with restrooms. Heated in colder weather to gear up. Coffee and donuts and such to start your day. A cooked lunch with beer or wine, and non alcoholic beverages. During warmer weather a beautiful outdoor area with fire pits. I intend to frequent Boxwood as ofen as I can! Extremly WOMEN FREINDLY! not a boys club!

From the owner: At Boxwood Gulch Ranch, there's a good chance you'll land the biggest trout of your life. We offer…read morea fully guided, walk-and-wade river fishing experience on the north fork of the South Platte River. We are only 60 minutes from downtown Denver, so a great fishing trip is never far away.

I had an excellent guided fishing trip last week. My guide was very informative and put me on…read moreseveral fish over my 4 hour trip. Would highly recommend ArkAnglers to anyone who is just beginning or an experienced angler. The fly shop was nice, clean and had a wide selections anything needed for a great fly fishing experience.

My husband and I are new at Fly Fishing. We took one lesson last March out of Leadville, CO. It…read morewent just ok for my husband, but not so much for me. Our guide was not so patient with me at all. I won't give a name. I was ready to call it quits. I'm glad I gave it another chance! This year, we decided to vacation in Salida, CO and give fly fishing one more try. The staff at ARK ANGLERS were so helpful AND we gave it another chance at trying a guide again. Kim from Ark Anglers was AMAZING!!!!! If there is another word to be better than amazing, I would use it. She was incredibly patient and gave us both step by step instructions, but made them easy to follow. I now love fly fishing thanks to Kim, and my husband is so happy that Kim opened my eyes to see that it could be fun and that I was indeed teachable. We went the day after our lesson with Kim and both of us did so much better!! In short, the staff at Ark Anglers were incredibly helpful and Kim is the best guide ever! (We heard from locals that Ark Anglers has only great guides, so if Kim isn't available, I think you won't be disappointed). THANK YOU KIM AND THE STAFF AT ARK ANGLERS! YOU ALL ARE AMAZING AT YOUR JOBS!

Absolutely gorgeous basic camping spots. Peaceful, beautiful with literally 360 degree views of…read morelake and mountains. Clean restrooms, very convenient and clean shower facilities & laundry at office building. A few caveats: many of the spots have no shade, you may want to check first. The lake doesn't allow swimming. The Marina only rents pontoons and fishing boats (we wished we had brought or could rent a kayak) -- also, water pumps are pretty sparse, bring water or jugs to fill.

Great views, weird neighbors, and bring quarters!…read more We stayed on the non-marina side because someone said the fishing was better over there. Spoiler: it wasn't. Pretty sure the fish took a vacation. Or maybe they just hate us. Getting to the other side of the reservoir felt like a side quest in an off-brand video game -- bumpy roads, no idea how far we were actually going, but somehow it took forever. Definitely earned our snacks that day. We were off-grid RVing and used solar -- plenty of sunshine (yay Colorado!), and the panels worked great. Bathrooms were drop toilets (two in our loop), surprisingly clean for what they are -- rustic but not revolting. We drove to the shower house and THANK GOODNESS we had cash because it was $1 for 4 minutes, and you bet we were in there with a full stack of quarters like it was 1995 at the arcade. Clean showers. Flush toilets. Glorious. Some quirks: - Our fire ring looked like it hosted a frat party the night before. Lots of ash, trash, and mystery items. - Patrol truck drove by once at 8:30pm and then vanished into the night like a park ranger ninja. - Two entire families camped in the parking lot overnight. With kids. Just chilling. Not in sites. Just... existing there. We're heading back soon but staying on the marina side, because we enjoy actual campsites and the illusion of order. ‍ Overall: beautiful location, lots of sun, potential for fish (maybe), and absolutely bring quarters if you enjoy hygiene.