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Straightline Sports is proud to offer our guests the best fly fishing experience possible! We have exclusive access to the best private fly fishing properties in and around Steamboat Springs, as well as several miles of public access. Many of our properties are open during all four seasons, making it possible to fish for world-class trout year round!
Yampa River | 35 Minutes Drive Time
Yampa Valley Ranch is a scenic, veteran-managed cattle ranch located outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Known for its regenerative agricultural practices and peaceful setting, the ranch offers exclusive access to a private stretch of the Yampa River. Through Straightline Sports, guests can enjoy guided fly-fishing tours on this pristine water, targeting trout in a serene, high-country environment.
Trout Creek | 35 Minutes Drive Time
This is our own section of Trout Creek, located at the headwaters of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Beautiful four mile section of meandering clear water with undercut banks and beaver ponds.
Stagecoach State Park/Oak Creek | 25 Minutes Drive from Downtown
Situated less than 20 minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs, Stagecoach Reservoir is fed by the pristine Yampa River and surrounded by the scenic Yampa Valley mountains, teeming with wildlife such as elk and bald eagles. Half day and night fishing trips available! Book your guided ice fishing trip through our friends at https://steamboatspringsguidedfishingtours.com/
Little Snake River | 75 Minutes Drive Time
Located on the Colorado and Wyoming boarders, this expansive stretch of water was home to the fur trader Jeremiah Johnson. The beautiful drive is well worth the full day trip.
Yampa River | 15 Minutes Drive Time
West of Steamboat and downstream of the Elk River this 2 mile section provides easy access to deep holes and long riffles.
Yampa River | 15 Minutes Drive Time
Located in the Pleasant Valley area, south of Steamboat, the river is lined with cottonwoods, willows and alders for nearly a mile. This section of river is fishable year-round.
Yampa River | 10 Minutes Drive Time
Anglers at the Whispering Willows Ranch catch trout that average an impressive 18 to 22 inches in length, making this ranch a must for the fisherman looking for BIG fish!
Yampa River | 30 Minutes Drive Time
Anglers at the Powell Ranch catch trout that average an impressive 18 to 22 inches in length, making this ranch a must for the fisherman looking for BIG fish!