Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Trip
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Private trip guided by Connor
Apex Sport Fishing • 6-9 years of experience
About
Enjoy a 4-hour or 7-hour day fishing from Connor’s 2019 Lund Impact 1875 equipped with the latest in marine electronics and fishing gear in one of Colorado’s high alpine reservoirs. The boat is loaded to the gills with everything you’ll need to target. Connor’s most common methods of fishing are casting, trolling, jigging, or fly-fishing. Techniques will change depending on the seasonality and fish behavior.
Connor offers guided trips on Rifle Gap, Harvey Gap, Williams Fork Reservoir, and Ruedi Reservoir. He will make recommendations from the fishing conditions of each reservoir, but ultimately it's your decision as the angler where you want to fish.
The day will start with a short safety briefing prior to departure. Connor will advise you on which technique he believes will yield the best results given the current conditions. Connor is service-oriented and allows his clients to choose their preferred technique. He’s there to provide his insight and knowledge of the fishery and provide a world-class experience.
Colorado waters are receiving more fishing pressure than ever before, so he’ll do his best to preserve and protect the resources. As such, he practices selective harvesting techniques. He will measure the fish and take pictures with you, but fish that don’t reach the required local dimensions for harvest will be returned to fight another day.
Anglers are responsible for purchasing a valid Colorado Fishing License.
Connor will reach out prior to your trip to finalize logistics and trip details and answer any additional questions you might have.
Targeted species
- Brown Trout
- Musky
- Rainbow Trout
- Other
What's included
- Rod / Reel
- Tackle / Flies
- Cold Storage
- Dry Storage
- Water
What to bring
- Fishing License
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
- Bring your own lunch / snacks
Location
- Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Exact meeting location will be provided after booking.
Guided by Apex Sport Fishing
Glenwood Springs, Colorado • 6-9 years of experience
Like most guides, Connor has been absolutely passionate about all things fishing since before he could remember. Growing up in Chicago his passion was sparked at a very young age fishing with his dad and brothers. It started at the local neighborhood ponds and rapidly evolved from there. As he got older the passion grew stronger and he found himself exploring bigger bodies of water with friends. He’d spend days on end targeting individual fish he’d seen earlier in the season. Completely obsessed and borderline insane. Nowadays he calls Colorado home but has spent time all over the country fishing for nearly every species that swims. From Tarpon to Florida to Muskie in Michigan, he loves it all. He spends the majority of his time in Western Colorado guiding for Northern Pike and Lake Trout, but loves to target Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Brown Trout almost as much. Over the years, Connor has logged thousands of hours on his home waters and perfected his approach. He loves casting, trolling, jigging, and fly fishing. He believes there’s no greater feeling than helping a youngster catch their first or biggest fish!
Connor offers guided trips on Rifle Gap Reservoir, Harvey Gap Reservoir, Williams Fork Reservoir, and Ruedi Reservoir. Target species include Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, and Tiger Musky. Connor practices catch-and-release fishing primarily, but will make an occasional exception for fish species that meet state criteria for harvesting.