Guided Fly Fishing in Durango & Pagosa Springs

Guided fly fishing trips on Southern Colorado’s Animas River, New Mexico’s San Juan River below Navajo Dam, & endless small creeks.

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HEADS UP FLY FISHING

Our team of Durango fly fishing guides are ready to provide you with exciting & memorable experiences on the San Juan River, Animas River, Pine River, private water ranches, high mountain creeks, and single or multi-day horseback pack trips in the remote Weminuche Wilderness.

As an Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing Outfitter, we accommodate float or wade fisherman, from novice to seasoned anglers, 365 days of the year. We pride ourselves on our ability to teach basics to beginners as well as advanced techniques to veteran anglers.

Our focus is on the total experience a day of fly fishing has to offer. From beautiful locations, feisty fish, sharing time with friends and family, and enjoying a delicious streamside meal, a trip with Heads Up Fly Fishing is a truly memorable experience. We cap this off with a guide staff that is not only professional, hardworking, and knowledgeable, but a group of friends that are thankful for what they do and look forward to sharing their enthusiasm and love of the sport.

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Booking your trip is a breeze – simply use the form to ask questions or reserve your date, book online, or call us directly at the number below.

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“Hey! Thanks for stopping by Heads Up Fly Fishing. We appreciate your interest in fishing with us! Our guides have an intimate knowledge of the trout waters around Durango, Colorado, and they’re some of the most loyal people around that love to spend time on the water, have a good time, and work hard for you all day long. We love sharing the beauty of this area with our guests, and I hope we can share it with you, too.”

Jeremy Nolan, Owner @ Heads Up Fly Fishing

Trip Options

Choose from 4 hour, 6 hour, 8 hour, and “magic hour” guided fly fishing trips on some of Colorado’s most iconic rivers, or venture into the backcountry for untouched creek and lake fishing away from the crowds.

This tailwater fishery is great for larger groups, kids, and mobility impaired anglers. The San Juan River offers world-class angling 365 days a year.

San Juan River

Enjoy a more intimate and solitary fishing experience. An incredible streamer and nymphing fishery with amazing brown and rainbow trout.

Animas River

Get away from other anglers and fish to unpressured trout with a customized private water trip in pristine settings on exclusive-access ranches.

PRIVATE WATER

Our most popular summer trip for families. Lots of action and great dry fly fishing in a beautiful mountain setting.

High Mountain Creeks

A true wilderness experience for groups of 2-6 targeting alpine lakes and creeks from the comfort of a remote backcountry camp.

Horse Pack Trips

James Carver

August 31, 2026

What a fantastic way to spend a day celebrating my wife and my 39 Anniversary!! We went on a Day horseback and fly fishing trip using Heads Up Fly fishing. Our guide Rob was fantastic, really teaching my wife how to fly fish, also Andy our wrangler was great and provided some great horses and mules for the trip. We rode Moose and Ginger, they were awesome also!! We fished the Pine River just above Granite Peaks Ranch in the Weminuche Wilderness Colorado. Beautiful and fun Day!!!

Rick bellinger

August 28, 2026

Went fly fishing with Todd north of Pagosa Springs. Wife’s first time fly fishing and my second. Todd was very patient and very helpful with teaching proper technique. The water this year is less than desirable, but he still managed to put us on fish. Will definitely be calling this bunch again

Josh Crothers

August 16, 2026

It’s a hot and dry summer, most water is low and warm, where to fish? The team at Heads Up has you covered! Think 4 wheelers and high mountain creeks, and San Juan lineage cutties, doesn’t get much better than that! This was our 4th trip with Heads Up Fly Fishing! We missed Pep, yet Todd was super chill and got us on sweet creek fish! Great time and will definitely work with these guys again for sure!

Tina HIIRONEN

August 16, 2026

Papa & Granddaughter traveled from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to enjoy their 1st time flyfishing. Thank you so much for the shared experience of a lifetime. Riley & Roger H.

Chad Watts

August 15, 2026

Highly recommend this outfit!! Michael was very patient with us and we had a blast. We had a great day!!

Kirk Texas

August 13, 2026

We had an excellent trip with guide Rob Peper. This was a first-time fly-fishing trip for us, and we had a great time. Rob was patient with us as we learned how to use a fly rod. He had us landing fish within minutes and we caught fish all day long. Great fishing, conversation and sandwiches.

Mike Sarosdy

August 9, 2026

Just spent two days fishing with Rob on the upper Animas above Silverton. He did a great job for us, super professional, and managed to put us on fish despite tough conditions. We'll be back to fish with Heads Up, and highly recommend them and Rob.

Dr Turbo

August 2, 2026

Todd was great! He was positive and catered to our level of fly fishing. I’m looking forward to our next adventure with him.

Carl Knoch

July 31, 2026

On July 22, 2026 I had a four hour wadding trip with Matt Wilkinson. It was the most pleasurable guiding experience I've ever had. Matt spotted where the fish were most likely to be and directed my casts. I landed brookies and rainbows to my hearts content. Matt, thanks for a great day!

Dave Golson

July 30, 2026

My wife & I fished with Michael out of Silverton & had a great time in spite of some rain that worked against us a little. This was the first time for my wife to fly fish and she really enjoyed it, no doubt due to the personal attention from Michael. He was so patient with her & coached her so well that she caught more than me. I think she’s now hooked on fly fishing. Thanks so much Michael!

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backcountry

Journey on horseback into incredible backcountry landscapes 10,000 ft above sea level for cutthroat and brook trout that rarely see an artificial fly – if ever. Learn more about our full-day and multi-day horse pack fly fishing trips in the San Juan Mountains.

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