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Guided Trips

Arkansas River, Gunnison River, South Platte River and Private waters

ARKANSAS RIVER IN SALIDA / BUENA VISTA / LEADVILLE

The Arkansas River boasts 102 miles of Colorado’s Gold Medal designated trout water. With up to 5000 fish per mile, this fishery is all about numbers. The shop is in a prime location, a block of the river offering us quick access to great fishing opportunities. This year round fishery is a family friendly experience for anglers of any skill level. Beginners welcome! Enjoy learning to fly fish, or honing your technique while in the shadows of stunning 14,000 foot mountains. It has been said trout live in beautiful places, come and see some of our favorites!

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WALK AND WADE

2 HOUR


1 ANGLER
$150

2 ANGLERS
$240

3 ANGLERS
$350

half day


1 ANGLER
$275

2 ANGLERS
$375

3 ANGLERS
$475

full day (mar - nov)


1 ANGLER
$395

2 ANGLERS
$550

3 ANGLERS
$695

FLOAT TRIP

half day


1 angler
$450

2 anglers
$500

full day


1 angler
$575

2 anglers
$650

*Cost of float trips does not include taxes and use fees

High Alpine Lakes

Experience Colorado’s most unique and beautiful fly fishing adventures with our High Alpine Hike & Wades. The vast high country of the San Isabell National Forest offers some of the best alpine lake fly fishing opportunities in the state. Crystal clear water, high mountain peaks and hungry Cutthroat Trout are what dreams are made of.



Hike and Wade

Full Day


1 angler
$550

2 anglers
$600

3 anglers
$700

High Alpine Lake Trips require hiking 2-5 miles round trip on steep hiking trails

Private Still Water in Salida

Our private water consists of four pristine ponds located 10 minutes from downtown Salida yet feel like a million miles away from it all. Treat yourself and your family to a day in a serene setting with the opportunity to catch gigantic trout with no crowds!

The ponds are are lush with trees and shade is abundant. There is a nice picnic table area to enjoy a break or lunch at.



WAlk and WAde

Half Day


1 angler
$250

2 anglers
$350

3 anglers
$450

4 anglers
$550

Included in private water pricing is a $25 per angler land use fee (rod fee)

Gunnison River

The Gunnison River sits about an hour west of Salida and is know for it’s world class fly fishing opportunities. We typically target the Gunnison in the fall when large numbers of Kokanee Salmon migrate upstream from Blue Mesa Reservoir to spawn. The Kokanee themselves are a great fighting sport fish and are a blast to catch on a fly rod. As the Kokanee start to spawn, the resident trout on the Gunnison will gorge themselves on the eggs of the spawning salmon. Targeting large trout feeding behind the Kokanee is the main goal for this fall fly fishing adventure.

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walk and wade

full day


1 angler
$475

2 anglers
$575

SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

The South Platte River is located a little over an hours drive east of Salida. The ‘Dream Stream’ section in between Spinney and Eleven Mile Reservoirs is known for it’s large migratory trout entering the river from Eleven Mile Reservoir in the spring and fall. Large number of Kokanee Salmon also move into the river in the fall. As the Kokanee begin to spawn, sight fishing to large trout feeding on their eggs is the name of the game. This tail water is not an easy fishery by any means but can be extremely rewarding for the persistent angler.

Read more about the South Platte




walk and wade

full day


1 angler
$475

2 angler
$575



THE FINE PRINT:

At THE NEXT EDDY, the price of the trip includes use of rods, waders, flies, and all other terminal gear.

2 Hour and Half Day (4 Hours) trips include snacks and beverages.
Lunches are provided on all of our Full Day (8 Hours) trips. Participants 16 and older must possess a valid Colorado fishing license. Fishing licenses are available for purchase at the shop before departure or online.

Walk and wade fishing trips take place regardless of weather conditions. It’s Colorado so bring some layers! A credit card is required to hold any reservation. At THE NEXT EDDY, we have a 24 hour cancelation policy. And trip terminated within 24 hours of departure time will be subject to a $75/angler cancelation fee.

With all wade trips on rivers, we operate with a max of a 3 to 1 ration of clients to guides, which is reflected in the pricing.

All walk and wade trips on the Arkansas River are operated under COLORADO FLY FISHING GUIDES.

All float fishing trips on the Arkansas River are operated under ARKANSAS RIVER TOURS.

For winter trips (December-February) no full day trips available.

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meet the guides



Colin Medved

Colin has been fly fishing for 22 years and guiding for 16. …

Sam Ritter

Sam is as good at catching fish as he is at pouring…

Chris Gerbig

From salt water to fresh, Chris can fish it all!  New to…

Liam Baldrige

Liam grew up fishing the limestone creeks of Pennsylvania. Eight years ago…

Gavin Green

Gavin was born and raised in Denver and grew up fishing all…

Dan Liwicki

Dan picked up a fly-rod over 20 years ago and has not…

Wade Messier

Wade is a jack of all trades when in comes to fishing. …

Allyn Logan

Allyn has been fly fishing for 28 years and making a living…

Sarah Briam

Sarah’s love for fly fishing started when she met Colin.  She was…