February 25th, 2026

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Skiing sucks right now, but the fishing has been really good for the past month. Our 10 day forecast is calling for some great upper 50's. Take advantage of this crazy window of opportunity and book your trip now. Our biggest, best, hatch of the year is just starting. We call in MARCH MIDGE MADNESS, and it is crazy good and runs all the way up to tax day, April 15th. We just dress a little bit warmer and enjoy some of our hot homemade chili, stews or soups. Are you looking for some adventure? Never Evers to avid anglers should come join us for a float trip or small creek trip to a private ranch. We specialize in making memories. Most guides are working their winter jobs and are not available, leaving only a handful of us year around guides. This time of year, our trips are either a 1/2 day or a 3/4 day. Our go to flies right now are streamers, egg patterns, midges and mayfly nymphs. The brown trout are coming off of their spawn mode and it's a great time for streamers and aggressive hits. Unlike most of the fly shops, there is no extra charges at the end of the day for flies used. My family has fly fished this valley for about 70 years. We have been selected the #1 Local's Favorite guide, the #1 Local's Favorite Outfitter, and the really big one is Elevation Outdoor Magazine. They represent all sports, hunting, rock climbing, rafting, skiing, etc. from six states from Idaho to New Mexico. Once a year they select the "BEST GUIDE OF THE ROCKIES" from well over 10.000 guides. I am the only fly-fishing guide to ever receive this honor. Additionally, I was selected to guide George W. Bush and Collin Powell. My Dad says. "I'm the REEL DEAL" My prices are the lowest in the valley. Why would you go elsewhere?

In the fall and winter the water temperatures and water flows drop, and all the fish have moved to the deep slow holes, and are stacked in these holes like cord wood. Call us today at 970-404-1339 to trick some of these fish. Our Spring Creek fishing always fishes well (read below). The creeks are running clear with lots of big fish being caught. This year, Harcourt Fly Fishing Outfitters was once again selected the Local's Favorite best outfitter in the valley. We were featured on the front page of our local newspaper, the Post Independent, Wednesday May 14th fishing this property. CLICK HERE to read it. fishing this ranch. Additionally, fly fishing out of a boat can really be a lot of fun, even if you have never fly fished before. The fish are liking egg patterns, beatis, mayfly nymphs,and streamers. We are open for business for both float and wade trips and we provide all the equipment you need, rods, reels, waders and boots if needed, and we even include all the flies at no extra charge to you.
If you are new to the sport, we will get you into fish. This is one of the reasons we are selected the Local's favorite guide and outfitter year after year in our valley by the Post Independent. Call me now for more information or to book your day of memories at 970-404-1339.

Be sure to check out our trip of Big Fish on Spring Creeks >CLICK HERE. this has really been fishing well, especially for new people to the sport, and occurs on a private ranch with a rod fee. This is a great option if you just want a short 4 hour trip. We've been crushing it recently on these small spring creeks for big fish. You won't regret your time in our valley. Be sure to bring your camera.
Our valley is one of the best places in all of the Western United States to fly fish, and Field and Stream Magazine says "Glenwood Springs is the #1 fishing town in America". What's stopping you? Come Join the Fun!!!!
Now is the time to start booking your trips for 2026 for the prime times. If you are a novice or expert, get out and enjoy the moment now. The fishing conditions are always changing day to day so, please give us a call for the current fishing conditions, and to book your trip. Book your trip for now or in the future. Contact us
A new honor for me, I was selected the "Best of the Rockies" Best Guide by Elevation Outdoor Magazine There is a big difference when you say you are the best, and the community say "yes, you are the best". This represents the 6 states of Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, New Mexico, and Colorado, and it is considered the most prestigious award in the West. I was one of only two fishing guides, the others were climbing, snowboarding and rafting, hunting etc. with over 10,000 guides to choose from. This is quite a honor for me, and I hope you will come share my office with me, as it is special, plus my prices are still the lowest in the valley.
Why would you look elsewhere? Plus we just have fun.