Ryan joined St. Peter’s in spring 2016 and quickly discovered his favorite place was on the river. Originally from Tennessee, he now spends most of his time rowing trout rivers across Wyoming and Colorado. Comfortable guiding the North Platte, Cache la Poudre, Big Thompson, and Horsetooth Reservoir, Ryan loves sharing his passion and expertise with guests. His laid-back, friendly style makes every trip enjoyable, with the goal of leaving anglers with a deeper appreciation for both the sport and the water.

Josh grew up in Fort Collins exploring the Poudre Canyon and surrounding wild places. Nature has always been his happy place, and chasing wild fish with a fly rod feels like home. Whether wading Colorado rivers, rowing Wyoming waters, hiking to high-mountain lakes, or tying flies, Josh is always learning. His passion for guiding shines through on the water, driven by a love of helping others connect with nature and the experience it provides.

Luke grew up fishing and hunting in Tennessee before relocating to Northern Colorado in 2016, where he fell into a seasonal rhythm with the water—skiing the high country in winter and returning to the river each spring. While he loves presenting dry flies to rising trout, he’s no purist, thanks to a southern-rooted appreciation for split shot and indicators. Luke brings a mountaineering mindset to group dynamics and risk management, and he’s grateful to share meaningful backcountry moments with friends and clients.

A Fort Collins native, Matt grew up fly fishing across the Front Range and knows local waters inside and out. With family roots in Wyoming’s Saratoga region, he also calls the North Platte and southeastern Wyoming’s high alpine lakes home. A hunter at heart, Matt is often found throwing streamers in pursuit of wild trout. When he’s not on the water, he’s tying flies, chasing whitetails or turkeys, or exploring the hills and rivers around Fort Collins.

Xander grew up near Denver camping, hunting, and fishing across Colorado before joining the St. Peter’s crew after moving to Fort Collins to study Journalism at Colorado State. He loves exploring alpine lakes and anywhere good fish can be found. When he’s not on the water, he’s trail running local singletrack, building furniture, or paddle boarding with his wife and dog. Xander takes an education-first approach to guiding and enjoys teaching anglers of all ages and skill levels.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Neal grew up fishing the Cache la Poudre and Horsetooth and has been guiding local waters for over a decade. He knows the ins and outs of the area’s fisheries and spends his free time sight-fishing carp, exploring still waters, and chasing fish on saltwater flats. Neal’s guiding focuses on helping new anglers and pursuing warmwater species and tailing carp from his skiff.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Damien began fly fishing at an early age on the Poudre River and South Platte drainage. His lifelong passion for the outdoors grew into a career guiding others to experience both the thrill of the catch and the calm of the water. When he’s not with clients, Damien is chasing fins wherever the road leads, always searching for the next adventure.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Connor has been fishing the Poudre and spending time at St. Peter’s since childhood. Fly fishing has been his lifelong passion, and he’s been guiding the Poudre for over a decade, with experience fishing and guiding around the world. An IFFF–certified casting instructor, Connor also teaches many shop classes. He holds a BS in Fisheries Biology from CSU and now works as a fisheries biologist for FlyWater Inc., a local river restoration company. When he’s not on the river, Connor is at home with his wife and son, in the garden, or at his fly-tying desk—and he still believes there’s no better place to be than the Cache la Poudre.

Jason began chasing trout in the Midwest before moving to Colorado, where he’s explored waters across Colorado and New Mexico. After countless hours fishing high mountain streams and gold medal waters in southwest Colorado, he now calls Fort Collins and the Poudre River home. Jason brings a fun, easygoing approach to guiding, focused on building skills and confidence for anglers of all levels. When he’s not on the water, he’s sharing his love of fly fishing with his daughter, tying flies, or enjoying the outdoors with his family.

Kyle spends his summers guiding on the Cache la Poudre while working as a local high school administrator during the school year. His passion for fly fishing, from tying flies and reading water to river entomology and the quiet of the Poudre Canyon helps shapes both his guiding and his way of life. Kyle has fished rivers across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and New Mexico, but always returns to his favorite local water. A natural and encouraging teacher, he’s been sharing his knowledge at St. Peter’s since 2008, guiding trips and teaching classes from Intro to Fly Fishing to Angler’s Entomology. Whether on the river or in the classroom, Kyle offers a great experience for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.

A Colorado native, Jarrod has spent his life exploring the mountains and waters of the Centennial State. While he works as a real estate and marketing consultant, fly fishing is where his true passion lives. The Poudre is his home water, but he chases anything that swims—from freestones and tailwaters to high-country cutts, topwater bass, and carp. Guiding is a passion project for Jarrod, rooted in teaching and helping anglers grow as both fishermen and stewards of the resource. Whether it’s your first cast or you’re refining new skills, Jarrod takes pride in creating memorable days on the water that inspire a lifetime of fishing.

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A Fort Collins native, Dawson grew up in a family of avid anglers and picked up a fly rod at an early age, sparking a passion for both fishing and conservation. Currently studying watershed science at CSU, he brings strong knowledge of local waters like the Poudre and Big Thompson. When he’s not guiding, Dawson can be found chasing trophy trout in Wyoming, fishing nearby rivers, or skiing Colorado powder. His education-focused approach offers anglers insight into natural systems while building skills and confidence on the water.

A Fort Collins local, Kellen has been fishing the Front Range since he could walk, with the Cache la Poudre always feeling like home. A recent University of Wyoming graduate in Outdoor Tourism and Recreation Management, he spent much of his college years guiding waters like Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, the upper North Platte, and Encampment Rivers for St. Peter’s. As a Wilderness First Responder, Kellen emphasizes guest safety and comfort, pairing his passion for outdoor recreation with a thoughtful approach to guiding to create memorable days on the water.

A Loveland native, Armando has spent his life pursuing challenging outdoor crafts, from fly fishing waters across the country to mountaineering, rock climbing, and long-range competition shooting. His 12-year Marine Corps career shaped his calm, levelheaded approach and experience in diverse environments. When he’s not on the water, Armando enjoys woodworking, cornhole, and camping with family and friends.