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Walk Wade

Walk Wade fly fishing trips are the perfect way to discover river fly fishing in Western Colorado with RIGS Professional Fly Fishing Guides

Walk Wade guide trips are a perfect starting point for beginner to experienced anglers looking to improve their skills. With a comfortable (2 to 1) client-to-guide ratio and no “mixed parties,” you’ll be ensured to get the individualized personal attention you deserve. Let our certified Professional Guide Staff help you achieve fly fishing success on some of Colorado’s best trout fishing waters with seasoned, knowledgeable, and friendly instruction under amazing Southwest Colorado mountain scenery. All our guided trips are conducted on rivers located within a 1-hour drive of Ridgway, Telluride, Ouray, or Montrose Colorado. *All major airlines service Montrose Regional Airport, located 30 minutes from our Fly Shop.

Walk wade trips are ideal for anglers of all ability levels. We offer convenient “drive to destinations” close to our Fly Shop, walk-wade fly fishing trips have become a vacation favorite. Choose from half-day, full-day & multi-day walk-wade fly fishing instruction on high county streams, tail-water & freestone rivers. Our SW Colorado fly fishing trips, plus Tenkara Guide Network Certified Guides on the Uncompahgre River, Gunnison River: Gunnison Gorge/Black Canyon, San Miguel River and the Cimarron River High Country are all available under RIGS own permits. We simply have the best-permitted fly fishing access to quality Walk-Wade & Float Fishing rivers in Southwest Colorado – no fish story.

Why You Should Choose RIGS for your Walk Wade Fly Fishing Trip?

  1. We have guides for everyone – Beginner to experienced anglers looking to improve their skills.
  2. Client to Guide Ratio – We offer a low client to guide ratio with a maximum of 2 to 1 and no “mixed parties.” This way, you’ll get the individualized personal attention you deserve.
  3. We have extensive access to everything from high county streams, tail-water year-round fishing, gold medal waters to wild freestone rivers.
  4. Our certified Professional Guide Staff can help you achieve fly fishing success on some of Colorado’s best trout fishing waters with seasoned, knowledgeable, and friendly instruction.
  5. Choice – Half-day, full-day, and multi-day trip formats.
  6. All rivers are located within an hour’s drive of the Fly Shop in Ridgway, Colorado.
  7. Most major airlines service Montrose Regional Airport, located only 30 minutes from our Fly Shop
  8. Learn a skill while on vacation – Walk-Wade fly fishing trips have become a vacation favorite for everyone looking to learn more about our regional rivers.

½ Day - Guided Fly Fishing – Uncompahgre River

Walk and wade the Uncompahgre River and its tributaries in Ridgway State Park, (just 10 minutes from the shop!) Southern Colorado’s newest tailwater fishery below Ridgway Reservoir, offers anglers a chance to discover an unparalleled fishing experience year-round. Extensive rehabilitation...

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½ Day - Fly Fishing - San Miguel River

Winding through the majestic San Juan Mountains in the shadows of 14,000 foot Mount Wilson, the San Miguel River is one of Colorado's most spectacular and least-known fly fishing destinations. Gin clear water, coupled with prolific insect hatches, provide even...

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Sight Fishing-Paco with Head Guide Matt McCannel

Our sight fishing trout trips are for the single angler with a singular mission; to catch the trout of a lifetime. This is not a trip for the beginner or even an intermediate angler; patient experienced anglers only.  This trip’s...

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½ Day - TENKARA Fly Fishing - TENKARA Guide Network (Guides Choice)

Fly fishing simplified. Tenkara fly fishing is the hottest trend in fly fishing and RIGS offers has the only Certified Tenkara Network Guides in Colorado! With its simplified approach (no reel, just rod, and line) long rods and ultra-accurate presentation,...

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Full Day - Fly Fishing – Gunnison River (Gunnison Gorge NCA)

Experience classic big western river fly fishing in the heart of Colorado's Gold Medal Trout Waters! The Gunnison River, Gorge National Conservation Area (BLM) offers world-class fly fishing for massive rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout, all within an impressive desert...

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Full Day - Fly Fishing – Uncompahgre River

Walk and wade the Uncompahgre River and its Tributaries in Ridgway State Park at Pa-Co-Chu-Puck. Southern Colorado’s newest tailwater fishery below Ridgway Reservoir, offers anglers a chance to discover an unparalleled fishing experience year-round. Extensive rehabilitation has resulted in prime...

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Full Day - Fly Fishing – Cimarron River

High alpine fishing at its best! With their headwaters protected in the Big Blue Wilderness, the three different forks of the Cimarron River offer endless fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout in the heart of the San Juan Mountains....

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Full Day - Fly Fishing – San Miguel River

Winding through the majestic San Juan Mountains in the shadows of 14,000 foot Mount Wilson, the San Miguel River is one of Colorado's most spectacular and least-known fly fishing destinations. Gin clear water, coupled with prolific insect hatches, provide even...

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1/2 Day - Guided Fly Fishing Cimarron High Country

The Cimarron High Country offers endless fishing opportunities for Rainbow, Cutthroat and Brook Trout. As a guide's choice trip, we take advantage of our numerous locations to pick the best high country fly fishing in a half-day format. As one of...

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2 Day Overnight Guided Fly Fishing Cimarron High Country

High country fishing at its best! With their headwaters protected in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, the three different forks of the Cimarron River offer endless fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.  With...

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Fly Fishing Clinic

This clinic is designed to provide beginner anglers with the essential understanding of gear, introduction to flies and basic skills (knot tying and casting).  This is not a "catching fish" clinic (even though on the 4 Hour clinic you may...

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Additional items:
Any additional items you may need can be purchased prior to your trip at our Full-Service Fly Shop. Most rivers are located within one hour or less of Telluride, Ouray, and Montrose, Colorado. Directions to Fly Shop. All major airlines service Montrose Regional Airport, located 30 minutes from our Fly Shop. To help you plan your trip, we offer some great links to our Preferred Lodging Partners and Regional Information for Ouray, Telluride & Montrose, Colorado.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available at RIGS Full Service Fly Shop. However, we encourage you to purchase Fishing & Hunting Licenses Online prior to your trip to save time and hassle. When purchasing a Division of Wildlife License, the State requires your driver’s license or id, social security number, height, weight, and phone number.

*PLEASE NOTE: In order to legally fish in the State of Colorado, anyone 16 years or older must possess a valid Colorado State Fishing License. Fishing licenses can be purchased at our Full-Service Fly Shop, or you can conveniently purchase them online through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. The cost of the fishing license is not included in trip prices. Licenses can be purchased for periods of one day or more.

Passionate Fly Fishing Staff

Our staff specializes in teaching those new to the sport as well as improving existing knowledge in experienced anglers. If you are interested in expanding your understanding of the sport of fly fishing the RIGS staff is ready to help.
What’s included in our Walk Wade Trips?
Flies & Tackle Transportation to and from the river Riverside lunch & non-alcoholic beverages on Full Day trips RIGS also has rental gear available for your Guided Fly Fishing trip!
What is fly fishing? Fly fishing is a method of fishing where artificial “flies” or “invertebrates” are used to catch fish. Casting a fly requires a fly rod, reel, specialized weighted line and techniques that are significantly different from other forms of casting. Though fly fishing can be a complicated sport to learn and the terminology somewhat overwhelming; we are here to help you navigate the waters and explore the sport of fly fishing.
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RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

1075 Sherman St, Unit 101,
Ridgway,Colorado 81432

970.626.4460
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RIGS is an Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing outfiter!

Colorado Outfitter #2169 - Outfitting Southwest Colorado Since 2001

RIGS Fly Shop, Guide Service & White Water River Rafting is an "equal opportunity service provider" and is a permittee of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Parks & U.S. Forest Service. RIGS certified professional guides provide quality outdoor experiences and believe in conducting each trip in an educational, safe, and fun manner.

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