Our Colorado River Float trip is the most common and popular trip we offer. We also float the Eagle, Lower Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers. Each us these is a “specialty trip” for us. For these trips, please CONTACT US for the latest fishing reports and availability.

Eagle River Float

 The Eagle River is one of the most productive rivers in Colorado and in the early season, float fishing is the best way to fish it! Mountain Angler generally offers Eagle River float trips after run-off in June and July, and depending on conditions, into August. The Eagle River is a relatively rough whitewater section that is best suited for intermediate to advanced anglers and also able-bodies individuals who don’t mind a bumpy ride.

TRAVEL TIME – 75 – 90 minutes each way from Breckenridge

“Lower” Colorado River Float

 The Lower Colorado from Glenwood to Rifle is best fished by boat and is most productive in the early season (before runoff) and then again in the fall. This section of river offers the chance at trophy browns and rainbows. This is a “specialty trip” for us so CONTACT US for the latest fishing reports and availability for a Lower Colorado float trip.

TRAVEL TIME – 90 – 120 minutes each way from Breckenridge

Roaring Fork River Float

The Roaring Fork River is one of Colorado’s most beautiful and best float fishing rivers with prolific insect hatches throughout the year. Mountain Angler offers Roaring Fork River float trips in the spring, summer and fall. This is a “specialty trip” for us so PLEASE CALL the shop at 970-453-HOOK for the latest fishing reports and availability for a Roaring Fork River float trip.

TRAVEL TIME – 90 – 120 minutes each way from Breckenridge

Trip Details – River Float

PRIVATE TRIP – All trips are private – you will not be added to another group.

TRIP TIME – We only offer this as a full day trip. From Breckenridge, trip is approximately 9 hours door to door. Fishing time is approximately 6 hours.

MEETING TIME, LOCATION & LOGISTICS

Meeting time and location for river float trips are TBD year round and vary based on factors including the stretch of river we plan to fish, time of year, and fishing/river conditions. Many times, you will meet your guide somewhere on the way to or at the river. Your guide will call you the night before your trip between 5 PM & 7 PM to finalize these details. If you need logistic information sooner than this, please call the shop to let us know and we will ask your guide to get in touch with more advance notice so that you can plan ahead.

NUMBER OF BOATS – 1-2 Angler = 1 Boat | 3-4 Anglers = 2 Boats | 5-6 Anglers = 3 Boats

MINIMUM AGE – 11-12 years old – See FAQs for more

TRANSPORTATION: We do not provide transportation. You will meet your guide(s) and follow them to the fishing location(s)

EQUIPMENT –  Rods, reels, waders, boots, terminal tackle and flies are included for all anglers. We recommend you wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants (not jeans), a brimmed hat, polarized sunglasses and bring a warm layer and a rain coat. Mountain Angler has everything you might need for purchase at The Shop.

FOOD & DRINK – Your guide will have water for all anglers. Other food & drink are not provided. Your guide will have a cooler for you to put anything you would like to bring on your trip.

ADDITIONAL COSTS – Additional costs for each guide trip are (1) Colorado Fishing Licenses (see below) (2) Gratuity (see below)

FISHING LICENSES – All anglers 16 years or older are required to purchase a Colorado Fishing License prior to trip departure. It is recommended all anglers purchase their fishing licenses the DAY BEFORE the trip date to help get you out the door faster on the day of the trip. A PHOTO ID and knowledge of your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER are required. Fishing licenses can be purchased at The Shop OR Online Here

GRATUITY – Mountain Angler is proud to have the best/most experienced guide staff in the region. Gratuity is never expected, but always appreciated. If you feel your guide has done a good job, a common gratuity starts at 20% of the guide fee.

CATCH & RELEASE – Mountain Angler has a strict catch and release policy. Trout are our business partners and without this policy the quality of fishing would be significantly diminished.

CANCELLATION POLICY – For PUBLIC water wade trips, your deposit is fully refundable up to 3 days prior to your trip. For FLOAT trips & PRIVATE water wade trips, your deposit is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the trip meeting time. For LARGE GROUP (10+ anglers) trips your deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days prior to your trip. Within these time periods, your deposit is not refundable