It is said that the function of famous rivers is to keep the majority of fishermen away from the really good ones. Whoever coined this phrase had probably wet a line on the Arkansas River a time or two. From it's headwaters on the continental divide high above Leadville, until it emerges from the depths of the Royal Gorge one hundred and twenty miles downstream near Canon City, few western rivers can offer today's angler the same quality and variety of fishing experience.

For Anglers Junction, quality means the opportunity to cast to wild fish in their natural environment, no crowds and beautiful surroundings. And on a river where most of the time a dry fly is the fly of choice. If this sounds like you too, then you need to float or wade the Arkansas River with us if you haven't already.

Wild brown trout in particular thrive in this cold, clear freestone river, although the Arkansas is also home to significant rainbow, and in its higher reaches, even brook trout populations. The river bed itself is ideal habitat for healthy populations of mayfly, caddis and stonefly nymphs, so the months from March to October in particular offer a great variety of dry fly opportunities. The lower reaches of the river, between Salida and Canon City, flow through what we locals call the Banana Belt. This means relatively mild winter temperatures, a surprising number of sunny days in the forty to fifty degree temperature range, and the opportunity to fish nymphs and midge patterns productively throughout the colder months.

Anglers Junction offers a variety of float and wade packages for the beginner and expert angler alike. Our guides combine local knowledge with international experience to provide you with an unrivalled fishing opportunity. Contact us today to discuss which of our many options best suits your requirements.