About Telluride Angler
Telluride Angler is a dedicated fly fishing outfitter on West Colorado Avenue in downtown Telluride, serving as both a full-service fly shop and a guide service that puts anglers on some of the finest trout water in the San Juan Mountains. The shop has earned a loyal following among both visiting fishermen and Telluride locals who appreciate the combination of a well-curated retail selection and genuinely expert guide staff who fish these rivers and streams year-round.
The guide service offers half-day and full-day fly fishing trips on the San Miguel River, which flows directly through Telluride, as well as excursions to more remote creeks and alpine lakes in the surrounding high country. Wild brown and rainbow trout are the primary quarry, and the guides tailor each trip to the client's experience level — beginners receive patient casting instruction and on-stream coaching, while experienced anglers are taken to less-pressured water where technical presentations are rewarded. Float fishing, wade fishing, and backcountry hike-in trips are all options depending on season and conditions. Rod, reel, and wader rentals are available for those who didn't pack their gear.
Inside the shop, you will find a thoughtfully stocked selection of rods, reels, lines, leaders, and flies tied specifically for local hatches. The staff can set you up with the right pattern and rig for whatever is hatching that day on the San Miguel or its tributaries. Each June, the Angler hosts a Local's School — an intensive weekend clinic that covers entomology, casting technique, and reading water. For anglers visiting Telluride who want a genuine fly-fishing experience guided by people who live and breathe these rivers, Telluride Angler is the clear choice.
