Colorado Fly Fishing Blog

5 Tips for Rocky Mountain National Park Fly Fishing

March 15, 2023

There are few angling experiences quite like Rocky Mountain National Park fly fishing. With breathtaking, abundant scenery and towering mountains in nearly every direction, the staggering nature of this place will leave you speechless. Unique to our area, Rocky Mountain National Park hosts five species of trout, two of which are native — The Greenback…

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12 Places to Fly Fish Colorado

February 10, 2023

The options to fly fish Colorado are varied and offer opportunities for high quality fishing statewide while still providing breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Across the state, there are popular destinations to fly fish Colorado as well as off-the-beaten-path fisheries that can provide excellent fly fishing for Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat, and Brook Trout. While it’s nearly…

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Winter Fly Fishing in Estes Park? You Bet!

January 3, 2023

Many of us simply hang up the waders when the first snow starts to fly but for some of us, this is the time of year to bundle up and enjoy winter fly fishing in Estes Park. Not everyone is willing to wait until spring, including the guides at our Estes Park fly shop, and…

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4 Ways to Fish Responsibly

August 27, 2020

Here at Kirks Flyshop, we are proud to fish responsibly, and we’re here to help you do the same. As fly fishing fanatics ourselves, we recognize the massive role we play in ensuring our fish population, especially trout, stays healthy and abundant in Estes Park. Few things compare to the thrill and enjoyment of fly…

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An Introduction to 3 Commons Types of Fly Fishing Flies

July 16, 2020

For those just getting into the sport of fly fishing, it may seem like a daunting task. One of the most common things that beginning anglers struggle with is deciding which type of fly to use to give you the best chance of catching a fish. In today’s post, we’ll introduce you to the three…

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Guided Fly Fishing With Social Distance

May 7, 2020

Here at Kirks Fly Shop in Estes Park, we understand that many of you are itching to get out and enjoy everything that Estes Park has to offer, particularly the fishing. This is why we have made changes to our guided fly fishing trips to stay up-to-date with current state and county regulations in regards…

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New Fly Fishing Gear 2020

April 16, 2020

Believe it or not, May is just two weeks away, and the time to get out and fish our Colorado freestone rivers and alpine lakes is quickly approaching. With the extra time on our hands during this pandemic, we were able to put together a list of the new fly fishing gear that we are…

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Spring Fly Fishing In Estes Park, Colorado

March 20, 2020

Spring Fly Fishing in Estes Park Spring fly fishing in Estes Park always brings much excitement for anglers in Colorado. As the ice begins to thaw and our river systems begin to open back up, the trout begin to take notice of the warmer water and begin to be more comfortable again. It is also…

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Best Lakes for Fly Fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park

January 8, 2020

The guides at our Colorado fly shop have been providing guided fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park for nearly 20 years, and while we’re not going to give away all of our hidden secrets, we can share with you some helpful tips and names of alpine lakes to fish for cutthroat that are off…

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Fly Fishing Gear Checklist

December 12, 2019

Fly fishing is a fun and unique form of fishing that requires more gear than the typical fishing trip. If you are a first-time fly fisher or you have been doing it for a while and finally want to invest in your own gear, having all of the right equipment can make the entire experience…

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