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Happy winter solstice, everyone! We're looking forward to longer days and colder weather. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, we expect the ice to freeze up later this winter season. As eager as we are to get out on the ice and go fishing, the ice still is not thick enough for us to feel confident about safely guiding trips. Because safety for our customers is our number one priority, we don’t like to take any chances and we don’t start our guided ice fishing trips until we are 1000% confident that the ice is thick enough. That said we will keep...

The city of Steamboat Springs announced Wednesday afternoon that it will enact a commercial and voluntary closure of the Yampa River beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. The intention of the closure is for the protection of our best resource in the Yampa Valley, which is the river.  According to the Steamboat Pilot, “The river experienced water temperatures greater than 75 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday, which exceeds the threshold for closure as outlined in the city’s Yampa River Management Plan. Low water flows, high water temperatures and low levels of dissolved oxygen can impact aquatic life and are factors when determining...

At Straightline, we take pride in our waters and want everyone, no matter their skill level, to experience what the Yampa Valley has to offer. Since 1976, our family owned and operated business has connected thousands of people with nature through the sport of fly fishing. We believe that the experience is what matters most, and we offer some of the best guided fly fishing in Steamboat Springs, CO. Our expert guides can help create a unique experience for you to work on technique and explore our local waters.Whether you’re a never-ever beginner or an expert angler, Steamboat Springs and...

Summer is just around the corner and the fishing conditions are only going to get better from here as the water levels go down and there is more bug activity. We’re looking forward to another great season! Here's the latest fishing conditions in the Yampa Valley:  Tailwaters Below Stagecoach This section is closed due to low water flow and will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. Sarvis Creek Area This area is open and is fishing very well right now. Flies to use: Green drake mayflies, dry and nymph, pat’s rubber leg, San Juan worms, and eggs. Town...

With what could have been our last big winter cold pop behind us, spring fishing is right around the corner. The Yampa River through and above town is a great opportunistic fishery right now. These warmer weeks can yield open stretches and eager fish! With most trout holding in the deepest slowest water, they are not hard to find. Nymphing, Streamers, and even some quality midge dry fly fishing, have all been productive recently. We are in one of the best times of year to sleep in and still enjoy a great afternoon bite. We have some great winter properties...