book a guided fishing trip today

Want to fish longer and enjoy the wilderness?
Select from one of our wilderness fishing retreats.

Guided Fishing

Spend a day with a Trappers Lake Lodge professional fishing guide. There is nothing like landing your first Native Colorado River Cutthroat Trout with the backdrop of the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Our guides will give you expertise while on Trappers Lake or many of the streams and rivers in the surrounding area. Let the fun of catch and release begin!

$225 per person for half day - 50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking
$350 per person for full day - 50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking

******Same day booking dependent upon availability-ADVANCED reservations recommended. Guided Fishing

Private river guided access on the White River

Spend a day on a private ranch fishing the White River with a Trappers Lake Lodge professional fishing guide. This is an exclusive opportunity to net trophy Rainbow and Brown Trout.

$450 per person for full day - 50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking (sack lunch provided)

Call or email for availability and pricing alan.nielsen@trapperslake.com 970-878-3336

Guided Fishing Packages:
cabin, meals, and guide

This all-inclusive package takes the hassle out of your stay.
1 FULL DAY guided fishing: 2 nights, 5 meals
$550 per person
Sunday through Thursday night stays
$650 per person
Friday and Saturday night stays

2 FULL DAYS guided fishing: 3 nights, 8 meals
$950 per person
Sunday through Thursday night stays
$1050 per person
Friday and Saturday night stays

$100 more per person for Private Access
MEALS INCLUDED:
Dinner-arrival date, and fishing day(s), breakfast-fishing day(s) & departure day; sack lunch-fishing day(s)
50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking
********ADVANCED reservations required**

fly fishing lessons

Spend a day with a Trappers Lake Lodge professional fishing guide to learn the fundamentals of fly fishing. You will learn the basics of the equipment that is used, tie commonly used knots, several different fly casting techniques, and discuss entomology(the most important part of fly fishing). In the afternoon you will be able to try your new skills in an actual fishing situation. There is nothing like landing your first Native Colorado River Cutthroat Trout with the backdrop of the White River National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. ***We supply ALL equipment EXCEPT WADERS which are highly recommended but not required.***
**Half Day-$150 Per Person**
**Full Day- $300 per person**
********Same day booking dependent upon availability-ADVANCED reservations recommended.**
**Contact Alan -** ***alan.nielsen@trapperslake.com*** **50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking**
Check in at The Lodge at 8:45 am- Class 9:00-5:00 with an hour lunch-you may bring your own lunch or dine at The Lodge.

Guided HOrseback remote lake fishing and Fishing Camps

Guided Remote Lake Fishing

Spend a day with a professional fishing guide at a remote lake. Our guides will take you horseback to one of the remote lakes in the surrounding area. Let the fun of catch and release begin!

$350 per person for full day - 50% Non-Refundable Deposit to Secure Booking

******Same day booking dependent upon availability-ADVANCED reservations recommended.

Contact Alan - alan.nielsen@trapperslake.com

Fishing Camps

If privacy and sensational views are what you’re looking for, find a sanctuary at one of our “glamping” camps. These camps are set up with private wall tents: one just for cooking and dining- complete with a cook stove, cooking and eating utensils, camp boxes, a camp sink, tables, and chairs; a separate sleep tent with cots; and sweeping views of an alpine lake. ALL of our camps offer exclusively remote locations with easy access to exceptional fishing. We interview you and design a camp to offer the best Wilderness Escape just for you. Be prepared for a 2-3 hour horseback ride one way! You supply your food, personal gear, fishing gear, and sleeping bag and we’ll pack you and your gear in and return to pick you up on a prearranged date.

$650-$850 per person-Prices dependent upon the location of your camp and duration of your stay.
(2 night minimum)

Contact Alan- alan.nielsen@trapperslake.com

Gear Drop

Have your own camp gear and fishing location in mind, but want a break from toting it all up the trail? No problem!! Let us pack you and your gear to the location of your choice, drop you off, and return on a prearranged day to pack you out. You provide all camp gear, food, and personal supplies, We provide the horse power!