Horsetooth Reservoir Guide Trips
Horsetooth Reservoir Guide Trips
Horsetooth Reservoir Guide Trips
Horsetooth Reservoir Guide Trips
Horsetooth Reservoir Smallmouth Bass Trips Are Heating Up
Every day the bite continues to improve at Horsetooth Reservoir, and the fish are active, aggressive, and ready to eat. As we move deeper into June, the topwater smallmouth bass action is rapidly approaching its seasonal peak, creating some of the most exciting fly fishing opportunities of the year.
Just minutes from Fort Collins, Colorado, Horsetooth Reservoir offers fly anglers a peaceful escape with incredible scenery and a diverse fishery. Nestled against the beautiful foothills of Lory State Park, the reservoir is home to thriving populations of smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, carp, and panfish, making it a fantastic destination for anglers looking to target multiple species on the fly.
Smallmouth bass are the star of the show right now. Aggressive, abundant, and always willing to put on a fight, these fish are known for crushing flies with explosive takes. Our favorite way to target them is with topwater patterns like Poppers and Covert Missions, popper dropper rigs and streamer patterns.
If you're looking for visual eats, hard-fighting fish, and some of the best warmwater fly fishing Colorado has to offer, now is the time to book a guided trip. June is prime time on Horsetooth, and the topwater bite will only get better over the next few weeks.
Don't miss the action we wait all year for. Come experience the explosive topwater smallmouth bass fishing that makes Horsetooth Reservoir one of Northern Colorado's premier fly fishing destinations.
Book your Horsetooth Reservoir guide trip today and get in on the best topwater bass fishing of the season.
Horsetooth Reservoir Guided Fly Fishing Trips
-Horsetooth Reservoir (6 Hours)
-1 or 2 anglers - $550
-Breakfast or Lunch and beverages included
Neal Warner
Neal, a Fort Collins native, grew up fishing the Poudre, Horsetooth and Lonetree Reservoirs and has guided local waters for over a decade. He specializes in warmwater species and sight-fishing carp from his skiff, with a focus on helping new anglers build skills and confidence.
Neal brings a deep passion for Horsetooth Reservoir, spending countless hours dialing in its warmwater fishery just minutes from home. He guides anglers to everything from aggressive bass to tailing carp and walleye from a purpose-built, fly-friendly skiff. His true passion is chasing fish on dry flies and poppers along Horsetooths endless shoreline cover.
With experience on the saltwater flats of Cuba, Florida, and Mexico, Neal applies those same sight-fishing skills—reading water, spotting fish, and making precise casts—to every trip, helping anglers build confidence for both local waters and destination flats adventures.
