The Blue River

The Blue River can be found winding its way through Summit County, CO and is possibly one of the most beautiful Colorado Fly Fishing spots.

Fishing Trips on the Blue River

Breckenridge, Colorado

Breckenridge, Colorado is a short drive to the Blue River. In 30 minutes, you can be fly fishing and taking in the incredible views of the ten mile range. You can find beautiful secluded spots to spend the day on the river, but you will have access to everything you could possibly need in Silverthorne.

Kremmling, Colorado

The small town of Kremmling, Colorado is right by the northern section of the Blue River. Kremmling is an authentic American west town with access to incredible fishing. The views from the Blue River in Kremmling are serene from the river and breathtaking from the Gore Range peaks.

Man fly fishing in a Colorado river.
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TWO DAY, OVERNIGHT FISHING TRIP

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4 HOUR UPPER COLORADO FLY FISHING FLOAT

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FISHING FACTS

  • The Blue River is 65 miles long.
  • The Blue River begins at the southwest end of the Tenmile range in Summit County.
  • The Blue River flows north to Kremmling, Colorado through the Continental Divide.
  • The Blue River provides diverse catches from trout to pike.
  • The Blue River Stream is a gravel-filled class 2 fly fishing stream.

About the River

The Blue River is not a big river, with most sections of it shallow enough for wading. With the close proximity to Lake Dillon, which provides a large percentage of water to the Front Range, the Blue typically sees very low flows. When the river actually rises to reasonable flows (200 to 1200 CFS), the river peaks for fishing. The Blue River is very clear and cold year-round, however, it doesn’t typically freeze in the winter.

Conditions

  • Spring: Rainbow and Cutthroat trout are the stars of the show.
  • Fall: Brown trout and freshwater salmon provide excellent fishing.
  • Winter: Don’t overlook the potential for great catches even in colder months.

For the best results, start your fishing trip early in the day.

We do not restrict our guests by age. Everyone is different, but generally kids are ready to learn between ages 8 and 10 years old. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult.