Fun & Mellow

Arkansas Valley Never-Ever Half Day Fly Fishing

The perfect introduction to fly fishing. Get an orientation and test your skills on the iconic Arkansas River in central Colorado.

The Highlights Of Your Trip

Have you always wanted to try fly fishing but been reluctant to invest in the equipment? Are you planning to visit the Salida/Buena Vista area and explore the variety of year-round recreational opportunities available? Are you in the valley on business or for a family event, not realizing when you left your gear at home that you’d be visiting one of the great fisheries of Colorado? Relax! We’ve got you covered!

Book this trip

1

How much

Pricing

From $336.00

for 1 person

From $413.75

for 2 people

From $493.50

for 3 people 15% off
with promo SNOWDANCE24

2

What's included

Activities

  • Fly Fishing
3

Trip Length

Duration

Half Day

4

How Hard

Difficulty

Fun & Mellow
5

Who can go

Minimum Age

10 years old & Up

What to Expect on Your fly Fishing Adventure

Highlights

Guided beginner fishing trip
1/2 day
All equipment included
Included 1-day fishing license
Incredible views of the Collegiate peaks

What's Included

Our Never Ever half-day guided wade fishing trip includes use of all equipment, terminal tackle and flies, and a one-day Colorado fishing license. All for one simple price. You can literally walk into our shop in Salida or Buena Vista wearing street clothes and a smile and we’ll outfit you completely for a day of guided fishing.

EQUIPMENT

  • Rod
  • Reel
  • Lines
  • Waders
  • License
  • Flies
Close up of fish biting a lure with a fisherperson in background.

What to Bring

WHAT TO BRING

  • Rain jacket
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

Itinerary

  • Meet at Ark Anglers in Buena Vista for your 1/2 day trip
  • Gear up and head out on the water
  • Learn the ins-and-outs of casting
  • Make some great catches and memories!

Trip Location

Rafters on smooth waters.

Buena Vista

40671 US-24
Buena Vista, CO 81211

If using Google Maps, ‘US 24 North’ is incorrect and will take you 10 miles south of us. Type in the address exactly as listed above to ensure correct directions.

On the hunt for a true mountain excursion?  Head to Buena Vista, Colorado to raft through a national monument on our Brown’s Canyon 1/2 day trip, fly above the Arkansas River Valley on our Mountaintop Zipline, or Rock Climb the majestic Granite Gorge Cliffs, where views of the majestic Collegiate Peaks will take your breath away.

AVA’s Buena Vista Outpost is located just over an hour from Summit County and under two and a half hours from Denver, Colorado.

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