Fly Fishing Instruction
Introduction to Fly Fishing Class
Cost:
1 Angler: $895
2 or more: $497.50 per person
3 or more: Call for pricing (2+ instructors)
About the Class
Our Introduction to the Colorado Fly Fishing class is the ideal way to learn the fundamentals of Colorado fly fishing. Because the sport can feel intimidating to beginners, our instructors take a calm, patient, hands-on approach to help you gain confidence quickly.
The Colorado fly fishing class is completely private. We don’t pair you up with strangers, it’s meant to be just for you or your group. We recognize that our students learn more, have more fun, and catch more fish when they are in a comfortable setting and group size is limited.
This one-day class is held on public water and is designed to give you practical experience with all the essential techniques and knowledge needed to get started. Private water may be added for an additional cost.
Dates
We offer this class year-round, with sessions available every week. Pick the date of your choice, and we’ll make it happen based on our availability. Our beginner Denver fly-fishing class is fully private, meaning we do not combine groups. This ensures you receive personalized instruction and the best possible learning experience.
Location: Public Water
Our Denver fly-fishing class takes place on one of our permitted public waters which allows for you, the angler, to go back to the same location and duplicate what you learned with one of our Colorado fly-fishing instructors.
Private Water:
You have the option of adding private water fly fishing for your class, ensuring you have an entire river all to yourself.
What You’ll Learn
- Equipment basics
- Knots & rigging
- Fly selection
- Entomology (aquatic insects)
- Reading water
- Casting techniques
- River etiquette
- Landing & releasing fish
After lunch, you’ll practice your new skills on some of the best water with your Colorado fly fishing guide.
What’s Included:
- Professional instruction
- Lunch and beverages
- Access to public or private water
- Rental gear (at no additional cost)
- Rods
- Reels
- Waders & Boots
- Flies & leaders
Students are responsible for:
- Transportation
- Fishing license
- Personal items
- Instructor gratuity
Fly Casting Lessons
Cost:
1 Student $135.00 per hour
2+ Students $87.50 /pp, per hour
Capt. Chris Wells, a certified casting instructor and professional saltwater fly fishing guide, and conducts all lessons. He has been guiding and teaching anglers for 27 years, full-time. Capt. Chris specializes in teaching the double haul and long-distance casting techniques.
Getting ready for that saltwater fly fishing trip of a lifetime? The most important thing an angler can do is to practice their casting before going on a trip. As a professional saltwater guide and Captain, Chris offers his students decades of experience and real world saltwater experiences that no other Colorado fly casting instructor can offer.
Some of his teachings include the double haul, fly placement, feeding fish, setting the hook, fighting fish.
For more information or to schedule a lesson, please email us.
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Winter Fly Fishing Class
Cost:
1 Angler: $895
2 or more: $499 per person
3 or more: Call for pricing (2+ instructors)
Mile High Angler is proud to offer our popular Colorado Winter Fly Fishing Classes for the 2025–2026 winter season. Enjoy access to some of the best private water fly fishing in Colorado. Come solo or bring your own group and choose the date that works for you.
Location: The Meadows – Exclusive Private Water
Classes are held on The Meadows, our one-mile private ranch on the North Fork of the South Platte River. This section of water is managed to produce some of the largest trophy trout in Colorado, with some fish reaching 10 lbs.
Amenities include:
- Heated “Trout Shack” for gearing up, eating, or taking a break from the elements
- Two on-site restrooms
- Comfortable, private environment ideal for winter angling
Course Details
This class is designed for advanced and experienced anglers.
Your instructor will provide in-depth winter fishing knowledge, including:
- Rigging for cold-weather conditions
- Winter fly selection
- Nymphing and presentation techniques
- Other proven winter strategies
What to Bring
- Fishing gear and winter fly fishing clothing
- Rental gear is available for an additional fee
- Lunch is not included
Dates
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Available: Winter 2025–2026 season (Dec. 1 st – March 31 st )
Flexible dates — choose your own or book for a group
Cancellation Policy:
Because this is a winter fly fishing class, we fish in all winter conditions. Mile High Angler alone reserves the right to cancel a class. Classes will be canceled if the river is too frozen to fish or if the roads are closed due to weather. If we must cancel a class due to conditions, we will make every effort to move the class to another date. If no other dates are available we will gladly issue a refund. Cancellations by a customer are only refundable if we can fill your spot with another angler.
These Winter Fly Fishing Classes are very popular and usually book up quickly. To ensure your spot please contact us in advance. If our classes are full, we will place you on the wait list. If a space opens up, you will be the first to be contacted.
What’s Included:
Anglers are provided with guided and instructional fishing, 1 mile of private water, a heated facility and a suggested equipment list including a winter fly selection.
What’s Not Included:
Anglers are responsible for providing their own equipment, terminal tackle (including flies and leaders), lunch, transportation and a fishing license. We are happy to provide equipment and flies at an additional cost. Gratuity for the instructor is not included.
Designed for experienced anglers ready to refine their skills, our Advanced Colorado Fly Fishing Classes take place on our exclusive private water. These one-day clinics dive deep into advanced techniques including nymphing, dry fly presentations, streamer fishing, and strategies for both high- and low-water conditions.
Held on our private water fly fishing ranch in Colorado, each clinic offers focused instruction in a low-pressure, high-quality setting. Join us solo or bring your own group, and choose a date that fits your schedule.