The Roaring Fork Valley is a renowned destination for the fly fishing enthusiast. Both the Roaring Fork River (which runs straight down the valley from Independence Pass) and the Fryingpan River (which travels down from Ruedi Reservoir and connects to the Roaring Fork in Basalt, Colo.), have been designated Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado...
Local outfitters and shops can provide any level of service from gear rental and advice on what’s biting to full-day guided tours and floats. A fishing license is required in Colorado, and the Roaring Fork River is catch-and-release only. For River Reports.
Outfitters and shops include:
<Blazing Adventures in Snowmass
<Aspen Outfitting Company in Aspen