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

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 !!!

Our guide, Cody, was phenomenal! The experience was amazing and, of course, the views breathtaking…read more Cody took extra care of me after informing him I was post-Achilles tendon surgery (8 months). He took us to 2 spots to ensure we caught fish. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

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.

Professionalism! Willing to provide excellent information on fly fishing the Arkansas River in…read moreColorado. Researched a section of the River to confirm it was accessible to the public while I waited. Pick up the Arkansas River Map while you are there for important river details.

I did a half day wade trip with Cody. Wow, I was blown away by his knowledge and patience. I…read morelearned a ton regarding techniques and reading water. It was a wonderful day. Highly recommend this fly shop and the guides.

The scenic overlook is a must stop and see place! Came here on the way to Ice Castles in Dillon…read more Worth it!

It's hard to review a plain rest stop operated by the state, but here is what I liked and didn't…read morelike about this stop. We pulled off to see if there was a good view of the valley below from the gazebo. Reality is, it's a bit hindered by the hill and vegetation below, so the pull off down the hill is still the best spot for photo ops (see photo). We did get to use the restrooms...they were very stinky! Yes, it is August, and yes they are essentially brick and mortar porta-potties...however, they were obviously not freshly cleaned. Floor was not mopped, no attempt was made to freshen them up for travellers. I would have let it go, was it not for the fact that 2 rangers were sitting around in the gift shop with little to nothing do. So my question is: if you have TWO employees not currently engaged in other activities, what's stopping one of them from grabbing a mop bucket, tossing some PineSol in it and freshening up the restroom? Food for thought... They do have feeders right by the gift shop windows where you can enjoy hummingbirds up-close and personal :) That was a nice perk! They also have several plaques explaining the history as well as the fauna of the area. They also have trails leaving directly the parking lot that seem interesting to scout in the future.