Discover the Thrill of Colorado Mountain Waters

Dan’s Fly Shop
& Guide Service

World-class Fly Fishing in Lake City, CO

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Welcome to Dan’s Fly Shop & Guide SERvice

We are your destination for fly fishing in Lake City and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide a high-quality fly shop and guide service where both tourists and locals can gather, learn, and immerse themselves in the world-class fly fishing that our area is renowned for. We are dedicated to providing the equipment you want, the knowledge you need, and experiences that will last a lifetime.

Mitchell Murphy and a client hold a nice trout and a net while kneeling in a mountain stream.

Guide
Services

A group of 2 men and 2 women show off their catch of 11 trout as they get off of their pontoon rental on Lake San Cristobal.

Boat
Rentals

A large trout with rod and reel in a river.

Top-Quality Fishing Equipment & Rentals

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Selection of Fishing Flies

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Rod Building
& Repair

Four students practice casting flies with fly-rods on the green grass lawn at Dan's Fly Shop.

Classes &
Special Events

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Filson Since 1897.
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Umpqua Feather Merchants Fly Fishing Flies.

Summer Events

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Adult Workshops

Come to Dan’s Fly Shop and join a free weekly Fly Casting or Entomology Class. Learn new skills or refresh your technique. Learn more about free classes.

  • Fly Casting Class
    Wed, 6 pm. 1 Hour Class.
  • Entomology Class
    Sat, 9 am. Match the Hatch.
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Kid Camps

Dan’s Fly Shop loves inspiring the next generation of fly fisherman. Your kids will have fun learning to fish. Learn More About Kids Camp!

  • Day 1
    Dan’s Fly Shop. Learn fly fishing fundamentals.
  • Day 2
    Lake San Cristobal. Put new skills to the test.
A young client of Dan's Fly Shop stands beside a lazy river and rocky outcropping and holds out a brookie he caught fly fishing.

Upcoming Events

Dan’s Fly Shop offers events like workshops and kids’ camps every week. Click this box to see our Events Page for what’s coming and sign up.

Fly fishing Pros

Book a guided trip, reach out for more info, or stop by our shop!

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