Willowfly Anglers 2023 Fly Fishing Guide School

Willowfly Anglers at Three Rivers Resort will be offering a professional fly fishing guide school from May 15th – 19th, 2023.

Course size will be limited to 12 participants to ensure the highest quality experience possible. Classes will run from 8 am to 4 pm each day. Instruction includes classroom time and “on the water” instruction on local waters.

Why choose Willowfly Anglers Fly Fishing Guide School?

We offer a variety of local water not often found in one location: Tailwater, Freestone, Small Creeks and Stillwater (on-site pond and 3 local reservoirs).Willowfly Anglers is an Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter and has thrived for over 35 years with some of the best guides in the industry. Our guides have over 100 years of combined guiding and instructional experience.

– Equipment is included in the cost.
– Private water on the Taylor River, Gunnison River, East River, and Cebolla Creek.
– Thorough curriculum including: Instruction from an FFF Master Casting Instructor, entomology with an aquatic entomologist, ethics, wading, guide professionalism and client management.
– On site lodging included!
– Small class size to ensure high quality experience.
– Large network of outfitters for employment referrals.
– Great local fishing pre-runoff during May.
– Discount offered for the raft guide course (which will fulfill the minimum qualifications for float guiding in Colorado) if registered for both.

The best value of any guide school!

Tuition for the 2022 school is $1200.00 per student without lodging, and $1850.00 per student including 6 nights of lodging. Also included are all class materials, the use of waders, boots, rods and reels, and a diploma upon completion. Not included are a Colorado fishing license, leaders, tippet, flies, and meals. The lodging included consists of a hotel-style lodge room at Three Rivers Resort. The room is spacious and includes a queen size bed, fold-out futon, private bathroom and kitchenette (refrigerator, kitchen sink/counter area, small table, toaster oven, microwave and coffee maker).

If enrolling in both the Fishing Guide School and the Raft Guide Training course, overall tuition may be reduced by $100.

Completion does not guarantee employment. As an Orvis-Endorsed outfitter, we have a large network of outfitters to which we can refer graduates for possible employment opportunities.

Registration closes May 9th, 2022.

Required for participation: Fly Fishing Experience is required. Must be 18 years of age. Must have valid Colorado Fishing License.