Fly fishing North Park, Colorado
The only fly shop and guide service within 60 miles of Walden, with 25 years on the North Platte, the Delaney Buttes and the meadow streams between.
Tell us what you’re after
These are the questions we’d ask you on the phone. Answer them here and see the trip we’d start with.
Float the North Platte
A nine-mile, one-day float through the Platte River Wilderness, plus Encampment River trips.
$850 per boat
Walk and wade
Public water and private ranch stretches.
From $500 full day
Lakes
Delaney Buttes, Lake John and private trophy lakes.
From $450
Guided ice fishing
Warm hut, heater, fish finders and a guide who knows the lake.
From $200 half dayWater in every direction
North Park holds the headwaters of the North Platte, and more than a million acres with fewer than one resident per square mile.
In a single valley you can fish Gold Medal canyon water, meadow streams full of wild browns, nutrient-rich sagebrush lakes and high country creeks that rarely see an angler.
A fly shop with a ranch behind it
North Park Anglers is the fishing arm of a family of working ranches covering nearly 18,000 acres of private land.
That means managed private streams and trophy lakes few people ever get to fish, a full-service lodge at Buffalo Creek Ranch and a shop on Main Street stocked with what you forgot at home.
Orvis Outfitter of the Year, 2015
2026 rates, right up front
Full-day trips include 8 hours of fishing, tackle, waders, boots, lunch and transportation from the shop.
| Full-day trip | 1 angler | 2 anglers | 3 anglers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk and wade, public water | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| Walk and wade, private water | $625 | $850 | $1,050 |
| Delaney Buttes or Lake John | $450 | $600 | — |
| Buffalo Creek private lakes | $600 | $850 | — |
| North Platte or Encampment float (per boat) | $850 | $850 | — |
The Sportsman’s Retreat
A remodeled three-bedroom farmhouse in the center of Walden, from $175 a night.
Buffalo Creek Ranch
A six-bedroom, full-service lodge at 9,000 feet, with meals and guided fishing.
Before you come
Can I still talk to someone before I book?
Yes, and we hope you will. Call the shop and we will walk through your dates, experience and goals. If you reserve online, we still call to match you with the right water and guide.
What is included in a guided trip?
Orvis rods, reels, waders and boots on every trip, plus a leader, terminal tackle, flies and transportation from the fly shop. Full-day and float trips include lunch and water. Half days include water.
What time of year is best?
We guide from April through October, and something is always fishing well. Different waters peak at different times, so tell us your dates and we will match the water.
What can I expect to catch?
North Park is known for wild brown trout, along with rainbows, brookies and cutthroat. Most browns and rainbows run 12 to 16 inches, with some over 20.
Are fishing licenses included?
No. We fish in Colorado and Wyoming, and you can buy either license at the shop by cash or check, or online from the state. Check with us first so you buy the right one.
What is a typical guide gratuity?
About 20% of the guide fee is typical. Gratuity is optional, and it is an important part of a guide’s income.
Tell us your dates. We’ll find the water.
Reserve a date online or call the shop. Either way, you will talk to someone who fishes here.