If you’ve always wanted to learn to fly fish, this is the ideal introduction to learn, have fun, and catch fish. Focused exclusively on beginner anglers, the emphasis is on instruction—casting, overview on gear, tackle and flies, reading water and methods for catching trout—all on Taylor River Lodge’s private water. Join us in this all-encompassing program designed to get you off on the right foot in the heart of the Rockies.

• Season: May through September
• Half-day of instruction (approximately 4 hours) on the river and on the Taylor River Lodge casting pond (or full-day option with lunch)
• 1 or 2 anglers (2:1 guest to guide ratio)
• Suitable for: Adults and kids 8 and older
• All gear provided, including rods/reels, waders and boots, tackle and flies

• Private guide who provides all instruction
• Snacks and drinks
• Access to Taylor River Lodge’s private water
• Use of all rods and reels, waders and boots, tackle and flies

Our premium angling products are offered at an additional cost per angler, per day and can be added to your nightly rate for individual days that you would like to fish.

If you are interested in one of our premium lodging and fishing packages for the duration of your stay, please contact us. 

All fishing packages must be booked in advance and are subject to availability. These angling products are only available for guests at Taylor River Lodge.

While we have a comprehensive program designed to introduce all beginners to fly fishing, we customize this program to fit your needs. If you need more focus on casting, we can do that. Really want to learn about the gear, understand the different action of the rods, types of lines, or dive into fly selection? No problem. The goal of this program is to give beginners a strong foundation to feel comfortable with the gear and techniques required for fly fishing. There is always something more to learn, new places to explore, and different species to pursue.

 

Eleven Guides live and breathe fishing. They thrive on getting to know you, sharing their knowledge and experience, and seeing your excitement while you’re learning.

Day 1: Welcome

• Afternoon arrival at Taylor River Lodge
• Welcome by Eleven staff and tour of the property
• Enjoy a drink and snack and settle into your accommodations
• Cocktails and chef-prepared dinner in the lodge

 

Day 2: Half-day Learning to Fly (or full-day option with lunch)

• Chef-prepared breakfast
• Start time is flexible, but is usually between 8:30 and 9 am
• Meet your guide and get geared up for your introduction to fly fishing
• Your guide will go through all the equipment including rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, waders and wading boots
• Land and water-based instruction
• Your guide will have a cooler with drinks and snacks

At the end of the half-day program, have lunch at the lodge, then relax and head out on another Eleven adventure!

Blue sky, emerald green pine trees and granite cliffs frame all of your adventures at Taylor River Lodge. The property is a private, eight-cabin retreat open from late May through mid-October. The off-the-grid location deep in Colorado’s Taylor Canyon is the perfect setting for friends, families and corporate groups to unplug and reconnect. Fishing is at the heart of the experience, with a trout pond and a mile stretch of semi-private river steps from the cabins, and the Gunnison River minutes away for float trips. The surrounding mountains offer rugged single track and scenic hiking trails, and the on-site, rock climbing wall, archery and hatchet throwing area will make you nostalgic for your Scout days. After a day outdoors, steam and soak in the Bathhouse or cozy up in the main lodge with a good book. Evenings take on a campfire vibe with stargazing around the communal fire pit.