Roaring Fork Fly Fishing
Trip Details
Gold medal fly fishing
Half or Full Day
Mild 1/2 day
Available: from mid May to mid September
Minimum age is 8 years
Location: Aspen/Snowmass
Meeting times: 9:00 am | 2:00 pm
Includes:
Aspen Price:
1 or 2 Anglers
1/2 Day $500, Full Day $1000
3 or 4 Anglers
1/2 Day $1000, Full Day $2000
Twin Lakes Price: N/A
Roaring Fork Fly Fishing offers half-day and full-day guided wade fly fishing trips on the Roaring Fork River near Aspen and Snowmass, Colorado. Flowing more than 70 miles from the top of Independence Pass to its confluence with the Colorado River, the Roaring Fork is widely known for its Gold Medal fly fishing waters and exceptional trout habitat.
Wade fly fishing on the Roaring Fork River is one of the best ways to experience Colorado fly fishing. Fishing on foot allows anglers to fully immerse themselves in the river, focus on fly fishing techniques, and receive personalized instruction from an experienced local guide. Whether you are learning the basics or refining advanced skills, wade fishing provides an intimate and educational on-river experience.
Our guided fly fishing trips near Aspen and Snowmass are ideal for anglers of all ages and skill levels. From first-time fly fishers to seasoned anglers, our trips are designed to match your experience level and personal goals. Wade fishing remains our most popular trip option and a favorite way to explore the world-class waters of the Roaring Fork Valley.
Half-day and full-day fly fishing trips are available throughout the season and target rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, and brook trout.
If you’re looking for guided fly fishing in Aspen or Snowmass, Roaring Fork Fly Fishing can help curate the perfect day on the river. Join us for an authentic Colorado fly fishing experience on one of the West’s most renowned trout rivers.
Nope! You’re welcome to wear your own boots & waders and use your own fly-rod if you have it!
We are fortunate to have an excellent population of wild trout. Unfortunately, due to the small size of our habitat harvesting fish out of the local rivers is not sustainable. Our local streams are rarely if ever stocked and we prefer to keep it wild and natural. We ask that you please return the fish to the river unharmed.
No, conventional tackle is illegal on many sections of our local streams, and we find that it is much more damaging to the environment and the trout. We strongly believe that fly fishing is much more suitable and effective on our fast moving and shallow local rivers. Bait fishing is illegal on all sections of the Roaring Fork and the Frying Pan.
We do not include gratuity for groups 6 and less. 18-22% is standard for guided adventures. We will automatically include 22% if you are sending your teens unaccompanied and 20% for groups larger than 6.
What’s Included
Rod & Reel: We’ll set you up with a high-quality rod and reel that match your experience level and the trip at hand.
Flies: Guides will choose the most current patterns of top quality flies.
*Wading Gear: Our premium waders and wading boots from Orvis will keep you dry (and help you stay upright) throughout the trip.
*You’re always welcome to bring your own gear if you’d prefer, however we can’t knock anything off the price for doing so.
What’s Not Included
Colorado Fishing License, fishing licenses are required for all trip participants over the age of 16. If you want to save time you can purchase them online before you arrive, or you can wait and do it at the shop.
Guide Gratuity Never expected, always appreciated. Our guides work hard to provide you with the best possible experience and
appreciate the generosity.
What to Wear Fishing
- Long sleeve nylon shirt for sun protection.
- Non-Cotton socks wool is the best.
- Non bulky nylon quick dry pants, we will provide you with waders and boots.
- Sunscreen and hat, you will be fishing at 8000 feet so the sun is intense.
- Polarized sunglass, these will help you see below the water and see the fish.
- Light rain jacket is recommended.
Slaughterhouse Falls Trip Reviews
Don’t hesitate-book! Aspen Whitewater Rafting was amazing! A large group of us did the Slaughterhouse Falls rafting excursion and it was spectacular! The guides provide detailed safety information and proper rafting techniques. Mike, our guide, was very professional and patient with the group on our raft. He did an excellent job navigating the river. We had a blast! Thank you for an unforgettable experience AWR!
Always leave having a grand time! Been using AWR for 10 years now and they never disappoint. Whether it is the Arkansas River or the Roaring Fork- the guides are always entertaining and keep the whole group safe. Would highly recommend booking AWR for your rafting trip in the Aspen area. Dan, Chris, Coby are 5 star guides! 
Great trip on Slaughter House Falls Had an excellent time going on the Slaughter House Falls trip today. was well organized, good equipment and our guides Mike and Chris did a great job navigating the conditions giving us a wonderful time. 