A Banner Day for Stillwater Browns
A flat-calm reservoir morning turns into eleven golden browns to the net.
Buena Vista, Colorado · Guided since the snowmelt
Wild trout and high places, with people who know the water
Aspenglow Adventures is a small guided outfitter running fly-fishing and backcountry trips across the Colorado high country. We keep groups small, the days unhurried, and the fish wild.
Our Trips
Find your kind of day out there
Whether you want a trophy trout in the net or a quiet camp under the peaks, we’ve got a trip with your name on it. Every outing is guided by someone who knows the country firsthand.
Guided Fly-Fishing
Stillwater reservoirs and freestone rivers for rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Half and full days.
See the water →
Backcountry Backpacking
Two to four day loops into alpine basins, with all the technical gear and the route knowledge handled for you.
Plan a loop →
Day Hikes & Summits
Wildflower meadows to fourteener summits. We match the route to your legs and your goals for the day.
Pick a peak →
Custom & Private Trips
Tell us your dream day and your dates. We build it around you, your group, and the season.
Build a trip →Why Aspenglow
A small outfitter, on purpose
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Local knowledge
We live here and fish here year-round. You get our real water, not a list off the internet.
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Small groups
Two to four guests per guide. More casts, more coaching, more of the river to yourself.
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Conservation ethic
Barbless hooks, careful handling, and catch-and-release so these fish are here for the next angler.
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All gear provided
Rods, reels, waders, boots, flies, and a hot lunch. Bring yourself and a sense of adventure.
From the Field
A few of our favorite days
Got a date in mind?
Our season runs May through October and the best weeks book early. Tell us what you’re after and we’ll match you with the right water and the right guide.
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