• Fish Salida guides float fishing trips through the stunning Bighorn Sheep Canyon of the Arkansas River. Located between Canon City and Salida, “The Ark” is one of the most respected fisheries in North America, boasting 102 miles of “Gold Medal” water.

  • Bookings are made through Raftmasters in Canon City and The Next Eddy fly shop in Salida Colorado.

  • Salmonfly / Caddis /Green and Brown Drake hatch trips are guided on the Rio Grande in June and are booked through 8200 Mountain Sports in South Fork, Colorado

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Your Guide:

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  • Jason Burns

  • Guiding on the Arkansas River and surrounding waters since 2020

  • Canon City native, fishing the Arkansas River for the last 40 years

  • Flight Paramedic (helicopter)

  • CPR/ First Aid Instructor

  • Committed to not taking myself too seriously! This is all about having fun!

Your Gear

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  • High volume float fishing raft: allows for a balance of comfort and maneuverability with access to water that the big boats can’t reach!

  • Custom float fishing frame with swivel seats, stable and dry flooring for anglers, cooler for beverages and snacks, dry storage for valuables.

  • Jackets and raingear always available for unpredictable Colorado weather

  • An assortment of fly rods with matched reels/ lines to accommodate all fishing conditions and techniques. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you prefer but I have you covered!

  • I tie the flies that you will be fishing to match the hatch and set you up for success!

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