Welcome to Your FLy Fishing Paradise

Book A Fly Fishing Trip Today!

Learn to fly fish and perfect your technique with a guided fly fishing trip in Crested Butte, CO. If you are new to fly fishing looking to learn how to cast or if you’re a seasoned veteran aiming to chase trophy trout, a guided trip with Slackwater will not disappoint! 

Public and private water fly fishing available!

Crested Butte Guided Fly Fishing

Dreams come to life when you’re on the river. Slackwater can show you the way when fly fishing in Crested Butte.

We believe the best guided fly fishing trips are about more than catching fish. They’re about immersing oneself in nature. They’re about connecting with the ones you love and about learning something new. Guided fly fishing trips are about having fun!

When you’re on your Colorado fly fishing vacation, we’re here to help you meet your goals and show you what it’s like to live a life on the water.  

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What To Expect

Every time we hit the water is an opportunity to provide clients with meaningful hospitality on the river. 

Each guided angling trip consists of instruction, demonstration, and a connection with your guide. We will provide you with all the gear necessary for a successful day on the river, including fly rods, flies, and waders. 

Whether you’re here to relax, perfect your technique, or simply to catch fish and slap high-fives, we’re here to help you reach your goals.

 

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Book NoW!

Please fill out the form below including all of the required fields to inquire about booking a guided fly fishing trip. 
* Please note that your trip has not been confirmed until you receive a confirmation email and have paid a deposit for your trip. *

Please let us know if you have a specific date for which you'd like to book your trip. If you have a range of dates that would work, leave this field blank and indicate your preferred date range in the "Other specifics" field below.
For beginner fly fishers and/or groups with children, we typically recommend a half-day trip.
Please let us know if there is anything we should know about you or your group of fly fishers who are inquiring about this trip (i.e. if there are children in the group, if someone has any mobility constraints, do you have a second or third best choice for dates of your trip, etc.)

Meet Your Guide

Dan Jones

When you book a guided fly fishing trip with us, Dan Jones will be your guide and good times consultant.

Dan is the owner, founder, and author of the Slackwater project, and he loves helping people have a great time on the river. 

With years of experience both chronicling and navigating Colorado’s best fly fishing waters, he’s passionate about sharing the art and thrill of the sport. Dan spends over 100 days each year fly fishing and is an expert angler in the Crested Butte area.

Should Dan be unavailable for the date requested, he will refer you to another top-tier Crested Butte guide.

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