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.

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.